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The Passing of Retired Brother Braden Bartholic

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Braden Bartholic on May 4th, 2024. Braden had been with us here at American Airlines starting in 1997 and had retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician, Crew Chief in 2023. Please keep the Bartholic family in your thoughts and prayers.…

Association Update

May 3, 2024 Dear Sisters and Brothers: Your TWU-IAM Association Negotiation Committee representing M&R, MLS, MTS and MCT is pleased with the May 1st 2024 announcement by the TWU-IAM Association leadership serving notice to the company of the TWU-IAM Association’s intent to commence ‘early opening’ negotiations in accordance with Article 3 of the respective Collective…

Notice to American Airlines of our intent to commence negotiations

Date: May 01, 2024 To: TWU-IAM Association Membership: Today the TWU-IAM Association has served notice to American Airlines of our intent to commence negotiations on all TWU-IAM Association Collective Bargaining Agreements. This notice to commence ‘early opening’ negotiations was served in accordance with Article 3 of the respective Collective Bargaining Agreements and Section 6, Title…

The Passing of Retired Brother J Lin Moore Jr.

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother J Lin Moore Jr. on April 11, 2024. J Lin started his career in 1964 and worked here at American Airlines as a Fleet Service Clerk. J Lin retired in 2001. Please keep the Moore family in your thoughts…

The Passing of Retired Brother Edward Dresher

We share with you the passing of retired Brother Edward Dresher on March 31, 2024. Ed started working for American Airlines back in 1955 and retired from the position of Facilities Maintenance Carpenter in 1989. Please keep the Dresher family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for Edward “Ed” Wade Dresher Edward “Ed” Wade Dresher,…

Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants Become Highest-Paid Flight Attendants in the Industry 

April 24, 2024 Transport Workers Union Local 556 Flight Attendants at Southwest Airlines Overwhelmingly Ratify New Four-Year Contract, Become Highest-Paid Flight Attendants in the Industry  Flight Attendants at Southwest Airlines represented by the Transport Workers Union of America – Local 556 ratified a new four-year contract that includes a 22.3 percent raise on May 1…