Brothers and Sisters, The TWU-IAM Association was notified this week that the National Mediation Board has assigned two mediators to our negotiations. The mediators have indicated that, due to Federal budget concerns and scheduling, they will not schedule mediated negotiating sessions until after October. The Association has demanded to meet with American with or without…
TO: AA Membership Locals 501 — 591 RE: American Airlines Doug Parker & Robert Isom continue to tell their fantasy story on-line, rather than participating at the negotiating table. While both have promised our members “the best contract in the industry,” neither has actively engaged in our negotiations to reach that objective. While a mediator…
The “Before you step onto an airplane make sure you know where it’s maintained.” “T” Shirts that we have been wearing in an effort to help the company understand our position on outsourcing has become very popular. We wanted to be sure that the company understood our position. Our goal has been met. Erik D.…
Brothers and Sisters, Section 6 Openers for all Association Agreements Today, September 12, 2018, American Airlines delivered Section 6 notices for all open TWU-IAM Association collective bargaining agreements. Simply stated, a Section 6 notice officially opens contracts under the Railway Labor Act. The TWU-IAM Association welcomes this gesture by the Company as a sign they…
Dear fellow team members, Today American formally requested that the National Mediation Board (NMB) assign a federal mediator to our negotiations with the TWU-IAM Association. We believe this is a positive development because the NMB will help us achieve what the company and Association have not been able to do thus far: reach a joint…
Dear Member: As you are aware, American filed bankruptcy in November, 2011. Now, seven years later, the questions of what is owed to TWU members are being addressed. This post seeks information concerning any claim you might have on two of those issues. For all the details…
This item was posted to your American Airlines Email. You may recall that earlier this year, we shared that the launch of Employee Central (our new People/HR system) for all team members and new payroll system for all U.S.-based management and support staff team members meant more direct deposit options for you – six, to…
Brothers and Sisters, The Association Executive leadership met with American Airlines management this week to push through the tough Fleet Service Scope issues and proposals we have exchanged. Your committee was initially pleased when the Company’s Chief Negotiator offered to include protection for all of the fleet work currently performed at the 40 fleet service…
Brothers and Sisters, The Association Executive Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines this week in Washington, D.C. to continue the discussion about Scope proposals. Your Executive Committee presented the company with comprehensive proposals. The Association proposals are reasonable and recognize the sacrifices our members have collectively made through our company’s bankruptcies by securing our work…
Brothers and Sisters, The Association Executive Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines on July 24th in Washington, D.C. to continue the discussion about comprehensive Scope proposals. During this session, it became very obvious to your committee that the company isn’t hearing your displeasure about their previous Scope proposals. While there was some movement for our…