Cape Air Crews: Congratulations on your Tentative Agreement!

To ensure your eligibility to vote on our Tentative Agreement, it is critical that every Cape Air flight crewmember complete a Membership Application. Unless the Local has a signed membership form on file, you are not eligible to vote on our long-awaited contract.  Please complete the form so you may have a voice and exercise your right vote on this Tentative Agreement.

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Additional questions about membership, voting or dues? Read through the Q&A below.

Tentative Agreement

System Bid Award Appendix

Q. When do we vote on the Tentative Agreement?
A. The TA was reached January 20.  We are still finalizing the timeline, but anticipate it will be put to the membership for ratification on or about February 6 with the votes being tallied on or about February 27.

Q. Can all Cape Air pilots vote on the Tentative Agreement?
A. All members of APA Teamsters Local 1224 are eligible to vote.  Those who have chosen not to become members or who have not completed an application for membership to APA Teamsters Local 1224 are not eligible to vote and, thus, will not have the opportunity to vote on Cape Air’s first contract. 

Q. What do I need to do to become a member?
A. Download the Membership Application and Dues Check-off Authorization forms or talk to a member of your Executive Council to obtain one.  Complete and return the forms immediately via fax to 937-383-0902 or email to dewing@apa1224.org. Follow up by mailing the original document to Dee Ewing at 2754 Old State Route 73, Wilmington, OH 45177.   

Q. To whom do I submit my Membership Application?
A. Please return the original membership application as follows: Complete your application, scan and email to dewing@apa1224.org, or you may Fax to 937-383-0902. It is imperative that you complete your membership application immediately so that you will be able to vote on your first contract. Completing the application, submitting it and its electronic receipt at the Local will allow you to vote.  However, the Local is required to obtain an original signature, so we request also that you follow up by mailing the original signed document to: APA Teamsters Local 1224, 2754 Old State Route 73, Wilmington, OH 45177, Attention: Dee Ewing.

Q. Why should I fill out and submit a Dues Check-off Authorization form?
A. As a crewmember represented by the collective bargaining agreement, you will have an obligation to pay monies to the Union. These funds are used to represent you and protect the administration of the agreement. If you do not have your dues automatically deducted, it costs your Union money and resources to collect dues, undermining those resources we need to protect you. As an added benefit, it is a far more secure and easy way to stay in good standing. The Union will monitor and correct any errors the Company may make.

Q. I’m not certain if I’ve submitted my Membership Application or the Dues Check-off form.  How do I find out if I still need to submit these documents to the Local? 
A. APA Teamsters Local 1224 has posted a seniority list that indicates where forms have been received or where they are lacking.  Click here to check your status.   

Q. What benefits are available to me through Teamsters membership?
A. Your membership with Teamsters provides you with access to valuable benefits at both the Local and International levels, including the opportunity to vote on your contract.  Additional benefits through Local 1224 include aeromedical benefits, certificate defense, emergency notification system access, safety expertise, and access to services through the Local’s Web site such as union news, a membership directory and online grievance filings.  Benefits through the International include a package of “Privilege” benefits and services for you and your family, opportunities to apply for Teamsters scholarships available to you and family members, and a support network or more than 1.4 million Teamster members. 

Q. What is the dues rate at APA Teamsters Local 1224?
A. Dues are 1.56 percent of gross income per the Local 1224 bylaws. This is the only money that would be deducted when on dues check off.

Q. What date do we have to begin paying dues?
A. If the Tentative Agreement is ratified by the membership, our dues obligation is anticipated to begin with our first paycheck in March.

Q. What is the breakdown of how dues money is dispersed between the International and Local?
A. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Constitution mandates MINIMUM dues, as well as how much of goes to the International. It also allows the Local to adjust dues as decided by a majority vote of the membership. The minimum dues that must be collected is 1.56 percent of base pay. Of the base pay amount 22 percent goes to the International, the rest stays with Local 1224.