To the Membership, We know you all understand the importance of seniority, some even say “seniority is all we have” and whether you agree with that statement or not, we are sure you want it done right. The Association leadership has made the decision to view the Javits seniority list for Title I Technical Crew…
Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines on June 25, 26, & 27 in Washington, DC. The vast majority of these negotiating sessions were spent discussing Scope in a very detailed manner, mainly for the Maintenance and Related group. While Fleet Service Scope was discussed, it was done on a much…
All, Linked is the decision from the Feb. 2017 arbitration hearing. I was on a conference call today to discuss it. The prefunding case is being looked at to determine if there is a path to fight it going forward. The union’s position is it’s your money. Equity- No word on any movement on the…
Brothers and Sisters, The full negotiating committees met with Association attorneys in December to prepare our Scope proposals followed by a sub-committee meeting in Washington D.C. the week of January 2nd to the 5th, along with the Association legal team to finalize these Scope proposals. The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines…
October 20, 2017 Association, AA Executive Session Negotiations Continue Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in New York City. As was previously reported, an Association subcommittee met last week in…
October 18, 2017 INTERIM WAGE INCREASE AGREEMENT Brothers and Sisters, The TWU/IAM Association and American Airlines agreed that, as part of the interim wage increase agreement negotiated in August 2016, any members that were disadvantaged would be…
Brothers and Sisters, Due to the hurricane in Florida, the TWU/IAM Association and American Airlines have mutually decided to cancel contract negotiations next week. The safety of the Association’s members and representatives is of paramount importance and travel at this time is…
Recording Secretary Jay Potter & Chairman of Maintenance Pat Kinnamon We wanted to clear up some issues regarding the 83 General and 23 Avionics jobs currently posted on the Shop to Shop Transfer in Tulsa. The QAM has been recently revised. The changes were sent to the ATD on June 07, 2017 per the CBA.…
Dear Association member, In an internal communication to TWU-IAM Association members at American Airlines, Kerry Philipovitch and David Seymour—American executives who have not attended one negotiating session—claim the Association is dragging its feet in responding to American’s “comprehensive” proposal. FALSE! Association executive level negotiators told American negotiators that their comprehensive proposal belongs in the garbage.…
Support from all labor groups within American Airlines and even some from outside the airline. Rally in Miami to show support for Locals 568 & 591 in MIA.