HCAA Airport Badge Points System: No Chance to roll off your points

Please read the disturbing news below, and click on the attached link for the petition.

We as airline workers at Tampa International Airport and over 1000+other fellow workers at the airport, are calling for a reform of the airport-issued badge point system. Our lives and jobs are being unduly jeopardized by this inflexible and unforgiving system. More than 1,000 + workers at the airport face the constant threat of losing our livelihood because of an unrealistic point cap for our badges, with no option for the points to roll off.

Currently, we can only incur up to 8 points before severe consequences come into play, with no opportunity for those points to expire or be forgiven over time. This rigid system does not accurately reflect the complexities of our jobs or the dedication we bring to our roles every single day. Many of us are juggling unpredictable schedules, mandatory overtime, and unexpected life events that make strict adherence to every rule difficult if not impossible.

A more reasonable and humane approach is necessary. We propose increasing the point cap and incorporating a rolling point system. Allowing points to roll off after a certain time period if there are no further infractions would provide much-needed flexibility and fairness. This approach is standard in many other industries where workers have successfully advocated for a system that acknowledges human error and values worker retention.

Data from similar industries show that workplaces with more forgiving point systems see increased job satisfaction and reduced turnover rates. Tampa International Airport prides itself on being a hub of innovation and progression, but the current badge point policy holds it back from embodying those ideals.

By signing this petition, you can help bring about a necessary change for the over 1,000 dedicated workers at Tampa International Airport. We seek to create a more supportive environment that recognizes our contributions and respects our need for a fair working standard. Please join us in advocating for a fair and sustainable approach. Sign the petition to show your support.
PETITION BY

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MICHAEL CROUCH
Clearwater, Florida

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/hcaa-airport-badge-points-system-no-chance-to-roll-off-your-points?source=direct_link&

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Presidents Report:

Now it is Official Spring is here. The world is in turmoil. The TSA are not getting payed creating long lines due to a dysfunctional government, which creates sick calls and mass resignations. Add in weather problems and  many flights are being delayed or canceled. The good news the baseball spring training games are coming to an end which should reduce the loads.

Our Union Representatives at SWA attended training at WWW with DL 142 recently. Read the report under the Conventions, Training, etc, drop down.

We held our first quarterly raffle. The winner was Ms. Rivera from UAL. We raised $430 for the GL MNPL fund. We would like to thank General Chair Kenny Champagne for making it possible as he donated the prize of the gift cards. The next quarterly raffle will take place at the June meeting and the recipient for funds raised will be given to  the Guide Dogs of America. Thank you in advance for your purchases of raffle tickets.

As of this time the winner of Florida, Hillsborough County, District 14 Special election by a small margin is Brian Nathan, a navy veteran and an electrician and an IBEW member. He was out spent by the Republican running against him by 10 times the amount he had to campaign with. Thank you for all that voted to support our Union Brother.

Until next month,

STAY STRONG, STAY SAFE, STAY UNION

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Communiques

Letter from Fla. AFL-CIO about per capita statement of Funds owed.
Letter from IAM dated Mar. 12, 2026, asking for donation to Convention Book starting at $500 to $3000.
A request from the Disabled Veterans asking for donation.
The Sheriff’s Star Magazine Vol. 70 Issue 1 about that Organization.
The Image Point 2026, Spring/Summer Union made products.
Letter from Non Partisan Political League from G.L. asking for donation to MNPL Education fund of $1 dollar per active member.
The G.L. Photography Contest for 2026, with rules for contest. deadline is July 1, 2026.
Letter from G.L. dated Mar. 12, 2026, asking for donation ads for the 2026 Transportation Communications Convention Book ads starting at $500 to $3000 deadline June 1, 2026.

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JUST A QUICK NOTE ON MEMBERSHIP DUES

Our dues for 2025, for Local Lodge 2319 will be $81.00 per month, per member.

Based on the GL and DL ‘s per capita increase for 2026, starting in January 2026, our Local dues per month will be $81.00 . Besides the GL and DL’s fee’s the Local also pays the Fla AFL-CIO $.80 cents per member and $1.86 per member to FSCM both of these will see an increase in 2026. After paying all the Local retains about $8.00 per member to cover all other costs.

 

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If you need further assistance from the D.L. 141 then Mike Klemm President /
Directing General Chairperson at;

Office: 847.640.2222

Fax: 847.472.9326

Cell: 516.543.1854

mklemm@iam141.org

 

For assistance at the Grand Lodge level, Gil Simmons is the GLR representative for Tampa and he can be reached at;

(609) 605 0015

Last but not least, if you need to speak with someone from the Local, our L.L. 2319 phone number is

813-854-1471

I hope that this Information will help those new to the organization if and when they need assistance.

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