Sisters and Brothers, Negotiations between the Association and American Airlines resumed today in Washington, DC. with some progress made. The remaining outstanding issues are few, but are some of the most important elements of a collective bargaining agreement, including wages and job scope language. The parties will continue negotiations tomorrow, and the membership will be…
Sisters and Brothers, Talks continue by phone between the Association Leadership and American Airlines in reaching a JCBA. As such, we wanted to update the membership and dispel a false narrative, speculation and rumors some may be spreading. We are set to meet again with the NMB on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 10:00AM through…
As you know, the company created an extremely challenging situation when they discontinued TWU Voluntary Benefits payroll deduction. Due to payroll’s best estimate on processing time, we were given a suggested two payroll cycle window before Jetnet (for 1/1/20) would execute the payroll deduction change. Unfortunately, in some cases, the deduction occurred more quickly…
Sisters and Brothers, Over the past several weeks, the Association, the NMB and American Airlines have been working to reach the tentative agreement our members have been promised and rightfully deserve. As most of you know, we also agreed to limit communications in a manner that would not create more rumor or inuendo from either…
Sisters and Brothers, The Association’s Executive Negotiating Committee met this week in Washington, D.C. with members of the National Mediation Board and representatives from the carrier. Limited progress was made this week, and that is encouraging. After the carrier wasted the entire summer refusing to negotiate with the Association, any movement is a positive sign.…
There was no negotiating taking place with American Airlines this week. Also as of this posting there are no future dates scheduled. Looks like more discrimination for our TWU membership. Robert Isom has told me that day after Thanksgiving will be given to the IAM but the TWU membership can kiss his you know what….…
Negotiations continued in Washington, D.C. this week, with little movement from the company being made towards completed tentative agreements. In light of the unfortunate lack of progress, the Executive Committee is considering next steps and an appropriate response. Association Bulletin 11-1-19 in PDF
Sisters and Brothers, Since the resumption of mediated negotiations between the Association and American Airlines on September 16, the parties have met multiple days over five weekly sessions. Although progress has been slow, it has been positive and productive. The talks have moved into more serious and in-depth discussions regarding Scope, Insurance and Retirement. Since…
Negotiations continued in Washington, DC this week. Some progress continues to be made and the negotiating committees were briefed. Your Executive Negotiators remain committed to achieving the best contract in the industry. Additional dates are scheduled for next week. We are hopeful progress continues and increases at the next meeting. Association Bulletin 10-18-19
