THE ALLIANCE Q: Why did the TWU and IAM form a representation alliance? A: The alliance was formed because both the TWU and the IAM concluded that joining forces as partners would offer members of both unions the most bargaining leverage and representation resources possible at the “new” American Airlines. Q: Who will administer…
Transport Workers and Machinist Union to Jointly Represent Ground Workers at the “New” American Airlines
Washington D.C., May 14, 2013 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) today announced a partnership to jointly represent nearly 30,000 ground workers at the “new” American Airlines following the merger of American Airlines and US Airways. This week the two international unions have signed joint agreements…
AA Bankruptcy Court Update May 10, 2013
The Debtors filed a motion seeking to approve the memoranda of understanding among certain of the Debtors, US Airways, Inc. and any successor (“US Airways”) and the various unions representing the employees of the Debtors and US Airways. The memoranda of understanding address the effect of the expected merger between American and U.S. Airways. With…
AA/TWU Equity Distribution Update May 9, 2013
Your TWU Equity Distribution Committee met this week at the International Union’s offices in Washington D.C. to continue discussions on the 4.8% equity stake distribution for all eligible TWU members at American Airlines. The Committee, with the assistance of financial advisors and legal experts, has been working to ensure the plan of distribution is equitable…
Letter to Mark Easton: We no longer have confidence in this Management Team.
As Chairman of Maintenance for TWU, Local 514 I have been asked by the members who are assigned to Hangar 1 & 2 to write and to see the delivery of this letter. For the past several months there has seemed to be many missteps and misstatements from the entire Management Team in Tulsa. There…
In Response to an Article on the Forbes Blog.. From TWU President Jim Little – May 9th 2013
This article was posted in Forbes on April 29th, 2013 “Why American Airlines Employees Loathe Management” it is the basis for the comments from TWU President James C.Little as written below. Subject: RE: Forbes Article While there are many inaccuracies in the article, the following are some of the most egregious errors: 1. Excessive pay to corporate…
TWU Condemns Teamsters Union Raid on Machinists Union at US Airways
“The IBT is acting like a parasite.” The following statement is from TWU Air Transport Division Director Garry Drummond, after it was announced that the Teamsters would be filing cards to raid the International Association of Machinists (IAM) at US Airways: As a trade unionist, I’m outraged and disgusted that the Teamsters plan to waste…
Update on Merger, Pay Increases and Equity Stake
When does the 4.3% pay increase take effect? The increase will be implemented as soon as the Company’s plan of reorganization is approved and it exits bankruptcy. Since merger with US Airways is part of this plan, the merger must also be approved before the Company exits bankruptcy. This process is moving quickly. On April…
Chinese Celebrate as Teamsters Send More United Airlines Overhaul Work to China
TWU has 31 overhaul lines at American Airlines Teamsters have 8 overhaul lines at United Airlines I Don’t Want to Be IBT
TWU Young Workers
5/1/13: May Day, New York City. TWU Young Workers march on union busting properties all over New York City, rising up for workers everywhere. [youtube_sc url=”http://youtu.be/3QRnjj-V63Y”]