Category: Negotiations

TWU-IAM Association Schedules New Meetings: Reconciliation Process Continues

In continuing the process to initiate joint contract bargaining with American Airlines, your TWU-IAM Association Negotiating Committees have scheduled meetings the weeks of July 27th and August 3rd in Chicago, Illinois. The Negotiating Committees will continue the “reconciliation process.” “Reconciliation” simply means that the committees examine contractual language —article by article— analyze the provisions and…

TWU514 Hotline – July 2, 2015

  Joint Negotiations kick off with the IAM The TWU/IAM will meet July 6, 2015, in Maryland at: William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center 24494 Placid harbor Way Hollywood, MD 20636 Local 514 representatives in Maryland will be President Dale Danker, and MCT Chairman Jason Best. In addition, Dale Lantz (Title II Chairman) &…

TWU-IAM Association Gears Up For Joint Contract Talks

On the heels of the National Mediation Board’s (NMB) certifications of the TWU- IAM Associations at American Airlines, the Fleet Service and Mechanic and Re- lated negotiations committees have scheduled bargaining preparations at the Machinists Union’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Complex in Hollywood, Maryland the week of July 6, 2015. “Combining the labor…

From the Presidents Desk

To All, Negotiations: The long awaited decision from the NMB has come. The Class and Craft has been determined and the Association is the new bargaining agent. The TWU has always held the position that the membership would have the opportunity to vote; however, the NMB had the ultimate authority and certified the Association. This…

Single Carrier Status: Now What for TWU Members

The issuance of the NMB single carrier decision for the American Airline crafts and classes of Mechanic and Related, Fleet Service and Stores is a land mark in the history of TWU representation of its airline members. It opens the way to members to continue to enjoy vigorous TWU representation at American Airlines, both through…

From the Presidents Desk

Monday was Membership Meeting day, Details were covered on the RIF here in Tulsa. Lets all be mindful that when you see a new face in your area, their movement was not voluntary. Many of us through the years have been in the same situation. NOTE: The deadline for submitting your RIF Option Selection Sheet…

TWU Bargaining Training: AA Locals Work Together as the Union Prepares for Contract Negotiations

 This week, TWU’s American Airlines local presidents are engaged in a rigorous, first-of-its-kind contract negotiations training course. This training, which began on Sunday, spans the entire week and is part of the union’s coordinated strategy in preparation for upcoming contract negotiations with the airline. Right now, the TWU/IAM Association is waiting on the National Mediation…