On May 3, United Airlines and Continental Airlines announced the two companies had reached a deal for a merger. The merger, if approved, would create the largest airline in the United States.
The Teamsters Union represents mechanics at both Continental Airlines and United Airlines and fleet service workers at Continental Airlines. What this merger means for Teamster members is yet unclear, but the Teamsters Airline Division is committed to providing the best service and representation to these workgroups throughout the entire merger process.
This webpage will act as a one-stop merger resource center for Continental and United Airlines employees who are Teamster members and will contain documents from the union, the companies and the media, including a series of merger plans created for members by the Teamsters Union as well as a merger flow chart. The Teamsters Airline Division intends to make the merger as transparent for members as possible and this webpage will ensure information, representation and answers to questions are easily accessible. The Teamsters are committed to do everything in our power to protect our members throughout the merger process.
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Submitted by Amanda Knepp on May 10, 2010 - 3:22pm.
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As you know, on May 3, 2010, UAL Corporation (UAL) and Continental Airlines (CAL) announced their agreement to merge “as equals.” As is the case with all airline mergers, the UAL-CAL merger and all of its details are complex, will require many layers of United States and foreign government approval, and will take quite some time before it actually is completed.
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Submitted by KC on May 11, 2010 - 2:14pm.
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Last week, the IBT Airline Division released IBT Update No. 1 on the UAL-CAL Proposed Merger. That Update presented information of interest to all UAL and CAL mechanics and fleet service employees regarding the corporate merger, while focusing particular attention on the likely effects of the merger on UAL and CAL mechanics. This Update focuses on UAL and CAL fleet service employees.
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Submitted by Amanda Knepp on May 19, 2010 - 9:50am.
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Questions and answers from the Teamsters Airline Division about the merger.
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Submitted by Anonymous on May 20, 2010 - 10:44am.
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Questions and Answers from the company about the merger.
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Submitted by KC on June 28, 2010 - 12:31pm.
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Chairman Oberstar, Ranking Member Mica, Chairman Conyers and Ranking Member Smith:
I am honored to answer your invitation to provide written testimony to your Committees pursuant to the hearings you held on June 16, 2010 with respect to the proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental.
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Submitted by KC on August 31, 2010 - 9:11am.
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The government has approved Continental Airlines' merger with United Airlines, but even if the deal closes in October as expected, passengers won't notice many changes until spring.
