JIC (Joint Implementation Committee) &

CIC (Contract Implementation Committee)

In one of the side-letters of our new contract with the company under “Implementation Agreement” reads:

The parties further agree that upon ratification by the Union membership, a Joint

Implementation Committee (JIC) will be created, the purpose of which is to ensure

the Agreement is implemented consistent with the intent of the parties and to quickly

resolve issues relating to implementation.

a. The JIC will consist of three (3) members chosen by management, and

three (3) members chosen by the Union. The members must include

participants in the direct discussions during the negotiations period.

Either side may allow staff or other representatives to participate.

b. The jurisdiction of the JIC will be limited to resolving implementation

issues and those issues concerning any new side letters, and new or

amended provisions.

c. The JIC will meet as necessary, at either party’s request, commencing

with the ratification of the Agreement. The meetings will continue until

the Agreement is fully implemented but no later then March 1, 2006. At

that time the jurisdiction of the JIC will cease unless it is extended by

mutual agreement.

d. Should the parties be unable to resolve issues regarding intent of the

Agreement, the parties will use the services of a mediator for the purpose

of mediating the dispute. The joint chosen mediator will have jurisdiction

for no more then sixty (60) days and no later then May 1, 2005. Any

such mediation process will not be admissible in any future grievance,

system board of adjustment hearing, arbitration or any other proceeding.

The actions of the JIC or any mediator advisory opinion will not be subject

to review under Sections 21 or 22 of the Agreement.

REPRESENTING THE COMPANY:            Cathy Jacobs (Vice President-Human Resources); Linda Kunz (Vice President-Flight Service); Doug Matalucci (Manager-Crew Scheduling); Tammy Coffey (Regional Managing Director-Flight Service; Stephanie Babish (called “Counsel” – but not an attorney), Keith Curtis (Crew Scheduling)

The JIC Committee has been meeting since the beginning of the year.

One of the most questioned sections we received during our Contract Tour at the bases has been the Reserve Section. 

We wanted to let you all know that the issues you have brought to us are being addressed at these meetings and we will keep you updated on their progress.