TAMC Video Part 1: Introduction
This video introduces viewers to the leadership of the Teamsters Aviation Mechanics Coalition (TAMC), including TAMC Chair, Chris Moore and TAMC Steering Committee members. Learn what the TAMC is, what they do and how you can be involved. Also included in this video is information about the Teamsters Outsourcing Defect Report, the tool the TAMC uses to document unsafe outsourcing practices. View Part 1 Here
TAMC Video Part 2: Fighting Outsourcing
In this video, hear from TAMC members what the coalition is doing to fight outsourcing, including their work on Capitol Hill and the ways in which they make the public aware of unsafe outsourcing practices. View a video clip that aired on CNN about the actions Teamsters are taking to keep the flying public safe and the airline industry as a whole up to industry standards. View Part 2 Here
TAMC Video Part 3: Negotiating Contracts
Business agent Jim DeKay from Local 986 discusses what the Teamsters strive for when they negotiate contracts including important scope, or anti-outsourcing language. In this video, viewers will see a comparison between scope language in a Teamster contract and scope language in their current contract. Learn about the way contract negotiations are conducted and why strong grievance procedural language is important in any contract. View Part 3 Here
TAMC Video Part 4: Teamsters vs. AMFA
Recently organized UAL mechanic Joe Schwirian discusses the difference between the representation mechanic received from the Teamsters and the representation they receive from AMFA. Learn how the Teamsters have successfully, thoroughly and continuously represent other airline mechanics and learn what benefits the Teamsters have to offer mechanics and related at Alaska Airlines. View Part 4 Here
TAMC Video Part 5: Dispelling AMFA’s Anti-Teamster Claims
United Airlines mechanic and chief shop steward Dave Saucedo takes on anti-Teamster claims distributed by AMFA. Learn what the TAMC is doing to fight outsourcing, project industry jobs and increase safety and standards for all air craft mechanics, no matter their union or airline affiliations. View Part 5 Here
TAMC Video Part 6: How the Network Works
Viewers will learn just how expansive the TAMC is and how members communicate efficiently with each other to raise awareness about unsafe outsourcing practices, lobby Congress and fight to protect our jobs. TAMC Chair Chris Moore outlines measures taken to ensure the network of vigilant air craft mechanics stays efficient and effective. View Part 6 Here
