2009 JAN 10 - (VerticalNews.com) -- By a more than 2 to 1 margin, nearly 900 crewmembers at Atlas Air, Inc. and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide have voted to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, said Jim Hoffa, Teamsters General President.

  "We are excited to welcome the Atlas and Polar flight crewmembers to the Teamsters," Hoffa said. "Our Airline Division, under the leadership of Capt. David Bourne, will help negotiate a strong contract for the crewmembers. The Teamsters will also provide accountable representation. ...read more

  2008 DEC 22 - (VerticalNews.com) -- Capt. David Bourne, director of the Teamsters Airline Division, met today with the board of directors of the National Pilots Association, the independent pilots union at AirTran Airways Corp. (NYSE:AAI). The NPA is considering representation options for its 1,600 pilots.

  "Given the current volatility of the airline industry, and the tendency toward continued consolidation, it is to everyone's benefit that the pilots at AirTran strengthen their own organization before entertaining any other representational possibilities," Bourne said. "We remain in solidarity with our union brothers and sisters at AirTran, and are ready to assist them in their endeavors. However, we are not planning to pursue a more official relationship at this time. ...read more

  2008 DEC 1 - (VerticalNews.com) -- Dispatchers for Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo are seeking to be represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union announced.

  The application for the dispatchers, who number about 25, was filed yesterday with the National Mediation Board. The dispatchers are currently not represented by a labor union.

  The NMB is currently holding a representative election for Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo flight crewmembers. The Teamsters expect results to be announced Dec. 20 ...read more