Thursday, May 13, 2010

Steward meetings


Throughout this week the IAM is having preparatory meetings with all the Union Stewards concerning the contract negotiations with Spirit. These meetings are following up from the March meeting where International President Tom Buffenbarger, CEO Jeff Turner and Dick Gephardt spoke to the Stewards and the Managers. In order to improve our communications the IAM is listening to your Shop Steward's issues and ideas. Our goal is an informed strong membership.

Jim Leslie is facilitating the meetings. Brother Leslie is a 40-year IAM leader. He is retired from the IAM, and was the Director of the William W. Winpisinger Center at Placid Harbor for 12 years. He has served in almost every capacity in the IAM, including as Business Representative in District Lodge 60 in Detroit, MI.