AMFA National - Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association

AMFA Locals and Members:

Due to resignation of the Assistant National Director Steve MacFarlane, the AMFA National Executive Council (NEC) will be calling for nominations to conduct an election to fill this position for the remainder of the term.

In accordance with the AMFA Constitution Article VIII, Section 1, the NEC has appointed Timothy Cullen as Assistant National Director to fill this vacancy on an interim basis until the election process is completed.

We would like to thank Steve MacFarlane for his service and dedication to AMFA and our members. Steve has sought employment outside of the industry and we wish him well. Timothy Cullen currently serves as the Local 14 ASA Airline Representative, a member of the ASA Negotiating Committee, and a member of the Rule Committee for the National Convention in 2008 and the Special Convention in 2009. Additionally, Tim has previously served on the ASA Contract Committee and as a Shop Representative. We would like to welcome and thank Timothy for stepping up and taking on this responsibility while we conduct a special election.

Dear AMFA Members:

Prior to the National Convention in 2000 and the Special Convention in 2001, the AMFA Constitution included language regarding a defined membership number that determined the amount of dues that stayed at the Local and how much went to the National. To resolve a dispute as to whether this number applied to the total system-wide membership or to individual Locals, the delegates chose to remove this language altogether. At that time, the active AMFA membership was over 10,000 and growing. Today, although smaller, the Association as a whole is in solid financial condition, however, the dues split between the Locals and National has become disproportionate.