In this episode, we examine the methods and tactics employed by labor unions in negotiations.  Our guest, Faysal Silwany, Vice President East for United Airlines and a member of the current negotiations committee for United, provides insight into the process of how IAM Union District 141 negotiates a contract, from the survey season to the ratification vote.  

Guests: Faysal Silwany, VP East United Airlines
Producers: Brian Vega, Sound Engineer, Lou Gilmore, tech support, and editing. Ann Clifford, Crosscheck.

Funding from Alex Gerulis and Oversight by Mike Klemm. 

Machinists Connections is a product of District 141 of the IAM Union, District 141 Media Department.