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Article: Hoffa Storms Houston in Support of Continental Fleet Service Workers, Maintenance Technicians.
- Article from:
- Journal of Transportation
- Article date:
- August 8, 2009
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Today, Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa led the charge at a press conference and rally in support of Continental Airlines aviation technicians and fleet service workers who are fighting for strong representation in the workplace.
Hoffa demanded that Houston-based Continental cease anti-union activities targeting the
fleet service workers and also called for the company to recognize the continued sacrifices by the aviation technicians who are already represented by the Teamsters.
"Continental should not be standing in the way of its workers' right to seek strong representation on the job," Hoffa said. "Both the fleet service workers and the ...