--- Received from EN.RASHIDS 3955 KULEGMH 13-09-00 14.57 -> EXCO amalae exco members -> AMALAE members Guys, We had a discussion on the latest development in ASU where 4 more LAEs resigned and more will follow soon. Today, apprently there is a long queue of LAEs at one leading hotel in town attending Gulf Air interview. Many more may pack their bags? We'll see.... The key pulling factor is $$ & RMRM, no doubt about it and the push factor is also money as MAS is paying a pittance as compared to other organizations (even local ones), apart from the "hygiene factors" of working condition, treatment and "recognition". Having considered those factors, we felt that the priority issue is to look and resolve the "financial" aspect of our woes. Hence, we shall propose that LAES be given the following (apart from what Engg. Mgmt has agreed to review in the mtg on Aug 23, which can be done immediately as it is within their control, but the ones below may take sometime as it involves HR and corporate mgmt):- 1. 4 scales within the LAME salary range Scale 1 start pay is RM3,500 and increment of 7% annually to apply. Scale 2, 3 & 4 are to cater for career pathing for snr. LAEs whereby upgrades will be subject to performance. I'm not able to reveal the figures yet, but it is a substantial increase from the present range. 2. The other terms and conditions have been prepared, but this will not be discussed at tomorrow's mtg with Mgmt. We shall present it to OC once invited. 3. We shall table the details later, perhaps at a forum to all LAEs. 4. We are not able to predict the outcome of our request for this total package review of LAEs terms and condition (including salary), but we strongly feel that if Mgmt fail to do anything concrete, we may suffer operationally, as they may be an exodus of LAEs soon. So guys, let's hope for the best and please give us your feedback. Best regards, Abd. Rashid Sharif ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 30 August 2000 Gentlemen, Consequent to our meeting with Management on 23/8/00 (refer summary of mtg from LAE Halim below), another discussion took place yesterday at SZB. The following are updates of what has been accomplished thus far. 1. LAEs holding B3 and G3 less FTB and Borescope and Compass Compensation will continue to hold those ratings, i.e., they will not be downgraded to a lower category of B2 or G3. The INs will be amended to reflect these changes. Meanwhile, training to equip LAEs with those skills will continue. 2. We have been invited by OC (Operating Council) to make a presentation on the "total package" for LAEs terms and conditions. Engineering Mgmt have been very supportive on this and we hope what we have drafted and presented many years ago may get through this time. 3. ASU Mgmt (En. Yusoff Majid and his team) will be doing a "road show" to highlight the improvements that are and will be done in the work environment, such as additional equipments purchased, manpower competency upgrades, etc. Pls interact and air yr concerns to them co that remedial actions can be done. 4. By this memo, we hope the LAEs committee set up in KLIA will work together with the main AMALAE exco to draft a proposal that will be eventually handed over to Mgmt. I have requested for 2 weeks to prepare as I believe the one that we produced years ago is still valid (in concept) though we may have to alter the figures. To all LAEs, pls also give your inputs. It is after all for your own benefits. 5. We will continue to update you on the progress of any meetings or discussion. Meanwhile, ensure your comments are sent to us so that we can act on them. Likewise, report to us on any issue or incidents that affect the profession or yr working environment so that we can take it up with the relevant party. Best regards, Abd. Rashid Sharif President AMALAE ** Pls pass this memo to all LAEs in your area (graded as well as executives) ............................................................... (reproduced below, earlier memo from Halim .............................................. TO ALL CONCERN ( pse pass the info to the rest of the LAES) Here is the summary of the minutes of the meeting attended by En rahim,En yusoff,En Haznam,En Azali nd amale pres En Rashid. 1/ all acft type allowances inc by 30 percent 2/ boroscope,fan trim nd compass will be paid allowance 3/first establishing licence will be paid 4/our request for a new basic pay will be looked into by engg mgmt will cfm after discussion wz higher authority. 5/ eng mgmt hv given assurance that a proper working environment will be provided in the future.good equipments nd etc... 6/ mechanic development will be looked into seriously.. 7/ proper acft maint is top priority which will be looked into. 8/ career developments for acft mechanics nd laes in the planning stage. 9/ attractive packages for lae in the making to prevent them fm leaving the airline.critical shortage of laes if they all leave. this is a brief summary of what was discussed.all the proposal wz engg mgmt will be cfmd in the next meet due on the 1st sep 2000. -> MAA.ALEX ALEXANDER IDICULAS ENGTRNG -> EN.MEJAR MEJAR SINGH QA -> EN.YEOHK YEO HOCK KIM QA -> EN.MATDIAH MATDIAH MOHAMMAD QA