Article 1- Recognition and Scope Article Open Article 2- Definitions Added or clarified the following terms: ‘Basic’ classification means non-bid classification as referenced in Article 11. Changed ‘Classification Seniority’ to ‘Pay Seniority’ for clarification purposes no change in intent. ‘Complex’ replaces ‘set’ and denotes a group of cities in close geographical proximity as referred to in Article 46(a).…
Category: Negotiations
TWU Maintenance & Related – Open Contract Articles, TWU – AA Table Position Comparisons as of – 8/12/2011
ARTICLE 1 – SCOPE TWU Available Seat Mile (ASM) Percentage that Commuter Airlines can fly versus AA Available Seat Miles increase from 6% to 10%. Protection for Class II Station Title I, II members from being adversely impacted by increase of ASM percentage. Para (e) adds language to strengthen scope coverage. • Incorporate current Letter…
M&R Negotiation Update
“The mediator’s decision not to schedule any further mediated sessions has stirred questions from the floor. Why didn’t the TWU ask for a release for self help at this time? Mediator Jack Kane and NMB Chief of Staff Larry Gibbons made it clear to both parties that the Board was not going to release…
TWU/AA Mediation August 15th
The National Mediation Board has a limited number of mediators and resources and they are assigning them where the parties are closer to an agreement and need help closing. This already happened with the A.A. Flight Attendants and A.A. Pilots. The Pilots and AA agreed to keep negotiating without the NMB and have made progress.…
M&R Negotiations Update – 08/12/11
The TWU Maintenance and Related (M&R) Negotiating Committee reconvened in Hurst, Texas on August 8-12, 2011. On Monday, August 8, 2011, the (M&R) Negotiating Committee met internally. On Tuesday, August 9, 2011, the M&R Negotiating Committee met with management, Mediator Jack Kane and Senior Mediator Larry Gibbons. Management presented their counter proposals for: Article…
Fleet and Ground Service Committee Update – 07/26/11
After two more days of Federal mediation (July 25 & 26, 2011) the TWU Fleet and Ground Service Negotiations Committee is frustrated to report there has been no tentative agreement reached. The Company continues to demand what we believe to be a concessionary agreement. There has been no future dates scheduled, and as always we…
Maybe if we had wings, we could get a contract…
What about the people? AMR has announced the “largest aircraft order in aviation history” — for 460 planes from Boeing and Airbus. We’re glad to see our company invest in the future, with more fuel-efficient planes that will reduce oil consumption and help meet the needs of our customers. With this purchase, we can see…
TWU News Room, July 20, 2011
American Airlines announced today an unprecedented financial investment in the ordering of 460 new aircraft. Gerard Arpey, Chairman and CEO of AMR and American Airlines said that today’s order represents another important step in the company’s strategy to build a strong foundation for the future. Aircraft are not an airline’s only asset. Planes can’t fix…
TWU Mechanic & Related Contract Mediation Update for 7/11/11-7/15/11
Your TWU Maintenance and Related (M&R) Negotiating Committee reconvened in Hurst, Texas on July 11-15, 2011. On Monday July 11, 2011, your (M&R) Negotiating Committee met with management and mediator Jack Kane, which resulted in a Tentative Agreement on: Article 21 – Rotation of Shift On Tuesday July 12, 2011, your M&R Negotiating Committee met…
Fleet Committee Update – 07/01/11
The TWU Fleet and Ground Service Negotiating Committee reconvened with the NMB and American Airlines management in Dallas TX on June 27th and 28th. During this two day session, proposals were passed by both sides but no Tentative Agreements were reached during this session. The Committee will meet again with the NMB and American Airlines…