President: This week, we continued working on the contracts via Zoom call. Also, the vendor working on the 2D aircraft is being handled at the international level. American has 3 planes at base locations with vendors working them. I believe the contract does not support the company’s position on this. There are details to follow…
The TWU is planning to celebrate AMT Day on May 24 with videos from TWU leaders, and we’d love for you to be a part of the celebration! We are collecting short (up to one minute long) selfie-style videos where you will talk about why you are proud to be an AMT and a TWU…
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Jack McKenzie on May 1st, 2024. Jack had been with us here at American Airlines since 1986 as a Material Logistics Specialist. Please keep the McKenzie family in your thoughts and prayers. Jack’s Obituary Jack Leonard McKenzie, 63, of Tulsa,…
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.…
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…
A quick explanation of our next steps
President: This week, Jay Potter and I continued meeting with the Negotiation team. We are still discussing multiple articles in the MLS, MCT, M&R, and MTS contracts, and we will continue that work in the following weeks to complete them. Thank you to those members who took the time to submit proposed changes. Jay and…
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…
More than 150 U.S. House members a signed a letter led by the Congressional Labor Caucus and the Transport Workers Union urging JetBlue to stay neutral and not interfere with ongoing worker unionization efforts at the airline. A total of 160 lawmakers representing Democrats and Republicans along with lawmakers in major JetBlue hubs signed the letter…
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…