Today, the National Mediation Board (NMB) announced the voting schedule for a representation election for United, Continental and Continental Micronesia Flight Attendants. Balloting instructions will be sent to the over 24,000 Flight Attendants on May 17 and voting will close June 29, 2011.  News announcement here >

This means that you will soon be able to cast your vote for either the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA or the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers.

Many JSN readers have extremely strong opinions about this election, as well as what union will ultimately be chosen represent flight attendants at the merged United and Continental carrier.  And that’s a good thing, so long as it’s facts and rationale that direct the voting---and not emotion or social media grandstanding.

• Association of Flight Attendants-CWA
  
• International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers

You now have the responsibility to get the facts, carefully review the literature from both sides, consider all arguments, etc. without the histrionics and influence of anyone else.  So, start the process now.  This way, once the voting opens, you will rest assured that you’ve really thought everything through and have made the best decision possible for the future of your career.

Christopher