As most of you are aware, our CBA contains certain language referred to as “me-too provisions.” Article 16, Subparagraph 2(e) provides as follows:

If any employee group (excluding pilots) subsequently receives an improvement to the Company’s 401(k) contribution, then that same improvement (subject to the same terms and conditions) will be provided to Employees covered by this agreement. In the event of any dispute, the Union may reopen negotiations concerning the changes to 401(k) benefits.

Our CBA contains a similar provision in Article 20, Paragraph 1 regarding insurance benefits:

If an employee group subsequently receives an improvement to their insurance benefits (e.g., cost caps), then that same improvement (subject to the same terms and conditions) will be offered as an option to Employees covered by this agreement as represented by the Union. In the event of any dispute, the Union may reopen negotiations concerning the changes to insurance benefits.

Recent CBAs agreed to by other work groups (such as the Ramp represented by TWU 555) contain improvements to both 401(k) contributions and insurance benefits. 

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