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…
514 members, Earlier this week the association executive negotiation team met with American Airlines in JFK. It was reported to me on a conference call today that American Airlines once again did not come with a counter proposal from our economic pass. Nor did they put in writing the details of the proposal you received…
Brothers and Sisters, Association negotiators met with American Airlines Monday and Tuesday this week. The purpose of the meetings was to discuss minor, but important open issues. Some progress was made, but American remains unreasonable by not settling issues they should be able to agree to. The Company’s public statements that they desire to conclude…
Do you know where the planes you fly on are maintained? If you think they are maintained on U.S. soil, by American mechanics, think again! Some planes are fixed and maintained in the United States by certified American mechanics – who are held to the highest standards and strictest federal oversight. But U.S. airlines offshore…
To boycott or not boycott AMT Day? Some say “its AMT day don’t hijack it to prove a point”, or it’s disrespectful to call a boycott. My thoughts are this, why wouldn’t we take every opportunity available to speak with one voice to tell the company to stop patronizing us with a screwdriver and a…
The Allied Pilots Association Calls on American Airlines to Give Mechanics, Represented by the Transport Workers Union, a Fair Contract BOSTON (May 17, 2018) — The Allied Pilots Association — and its 15,000 pilots at American Airlines — has pledged unconditional support for the Transport Workers Union, which represents the airline’s maintenance, stores, and fleet…
Since American management walked out of talks in late March, the TWU-IAM Association mechanic and related, stores and fleet service negotiating committees have been fully prepared to resume joint contract bargaining and bring these negotiations to a successful conclusion. Instead of making a good faith effort to to reach a fair agreement with 30,000 American…
45 Days since the last time AA has met with the Association. *Equity *IRS *Membership Meeting
Understanding the Company Offer: Scope Shift Relief Holidays Vacation Pay 401k Healthcare Profit Sharing
Brother and Sisters, The TWU- IAM Association is committed to achieving on American Airlines an industry- best contract that will benefit all Association members and, consequently, be the benchmark for future airline contract negotiations. The five main issues that remain in our negotiations with American are: scope (protecting our work and jobs), affordable healthcare, meaningful…