MR QA Addendum 07 26 10 Final – PDF
AA/TWU M&R Tentative Agreement Q&A Addendum July 26, 2010
Q. If it is determined by AAA that the contract is ratified on August 24th, what will be designated as the DOS?
A. August 24th or the date AA is notified from the Intl TWU that the ratification results are official.
Article 1 Recognition and Scope
Background: Regarding changes in Article 1, specifically, the Successorship and Substantial Sale provisions. A few years back, TWU members were concerned and asked what could be done in case AA spun off Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering or a significant portion. This was driven by press reports regarding what assets American had available to raise capital and what United had done e.g. United Services and Delta with Delta Tech Ops. A good example of this was in the 1990’s, Lufthansa had created a subsidiary called Lufthansa Technik. Continued…
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– July 27, 2010
TWU DUPLICATE BALLOT REQUEST
Mechanic and Related Contract Ratification Vote
MECHANIC & RELATED (TITLE I & II)
STORES (TITLE V)
TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS
TWU Duplicate Ballot Request Form-PDF
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– July 22, 2010
MECHANIC & RELATED (TITLE I & II)
STORES (TITLE V)
TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS
On July 26, 2010 the American Arbitration Association (AAA) is mailing contract ratification ballots to all active members’ homes, in good standing, that are in the above contract groups.
Below are the voting instructions, along with replacement ballot instructions, for members that do not receive a ballot by August 2, 2010. Continued…
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– July 22, 2010
Oklahoma law requires employers to allow their employees time to vote. Workers must notify their employer at least one day before the election that they intend to exercise their right to vote and after voting they must produce proof they indeed voted. Continued…
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– July 22, 2010
More Fuel-Efficient Aircraft Will Replace MD80s
With Many Customer Amenities, New 737s Improve
American’s Competitive Position
FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corp., today announced an order for 35 additional Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s, to be delivered in 2011 and 2012. Continued…
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– July 21, 2010
Despite Higher Fuel Prices, Net Loss Reduced to $10.7 Million
Compared to Net Loss of $390 Million in Same Period Last Year
Received Regulatory Approval for Joint Business with British Airways and Iberia
Organizational Changes Announced to Capitalize on Continued Momentum
Agreed to Purchase 35 More Boeing 737-800s to Replace MD80s
Announced Expansion of JetBlue Partnership Continued…
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– July 21, 2010
On the Tentative Agreement that has been brought back…..
A “Yes” vote will give us a contract that puts us #2 in the industry.
Here are some of the details of the contract under consideration:
- Gives 6% signing bonus
- 3% wage increase in year 1, 1.5% increase in year 2, and 1.5% increase in year 3.
- A profit sharing plan
- A wage opener to keep us at #2 in the industry for the duration of the contract
- 3 Holidays and 2 Personal Vacation Days
What we’re giving up with a “Yes” vote:
- Gave up pension for new hires (in its place is a 401K with a match)
- Retiree medical for new hires Continued…
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– July 20, 2010
T/A Meeting Change Posting – PDF
Palm & AO (Hangers 1-6 & 80)
T/A Informational Meeting
Tues, July 20th – TWU Hall
7:00 am
11:00 am
4:00 pm
Approved for Posting
Steve Luis, President
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Posted 7/16/2010
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– July 16, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
7:15 AM ? 11:45 AM ? 3:45 PM ? 11:30 PM
TWU Hall
11929 East Pine Street Continued…
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– July 15, 2010
PRESIDENT
Sam Cirri
VICE PRESIDENT
Mike McDonald
FINANCIAL SECRETARY-TREASURER
Shelby Morgan
Recording Secretary
Mary Gorremans
Full List can be viewed here
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– July 14, 2010
On March 31, 2008, a new FAA rule came into effect for mechanics. 
