TWU Contract Negotiations Communication Update
The Mechanic and Related Negotiating Committee represents Aviation Maintenance Technicians, Overhaul Support Mechanics, Aircraft Cleaners, Parts Washers in Title I, also Plant Maintenance Mechanics, Plant Maintenance Man, Utility Man, Building Cleaners, Cabin Cleaners in Title II
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The TWU Negotiating Committees reconvened in Chicago, IL the week of Nov 9th to Nov11th. During the week, members of the TWU M&R Negotiating Committee met with AA management.
During this week, AA Management responded to the Union’s supposal that was presented on Jun 11, 2009. Management’s response was simply a NO. As a result, your TWU M&R Negotiating Committee removed the supposal from the table. Our November 19, 2008 proposal is our current table position. The November 19, 2008 proposal can still be viewed by accessing the TWU negotiations website.
Negotiations Website http://negotiaate.twu.org
The TWU Negotiating Committees reconvened in Chicago, IL the week of Nov 9th to Nov11th. During the week, members of the TWU M&R Negotiating Committee met with AA management.
During this week, AA Management responded to the Union’s supposal that was presented on Jun 11, 2009. Management’s response was simply a NO. As a result, your TWU M&R Negotiating Committee removed the supposal from the table. Our November 19, 2008 proposal is our current table position. The November 19, 2008 proposal can still be viewed by accessing the TWU negotiations website.
Management informed the Union and Mediator the Union had not addressed concessionary items presented in prior sessions. The Mediator (Jack Kane) addressed both Union and Management negotiating teams and he requested of the Union to restructure the committee to a smaller, more manageable size. He then asked the company to involve the appropriate
management that can assist in reaching an agreement.
management that can assist in reaching an agreement.
Your M&R committee voted to reduce the committee size. A vote was conducted and the seven members selected to move forward. The smaller group will keep the full negotiating committee apprised of all developments. Tentative agreements reached will require a vote of the full M&R committee.
Below are the individuals that were selected by the full committee.
S. Gilboy, R. Harp, D. Lantz, S. Luis, L. Pike, T. Woodward, B. Zimmerman
The next mediation session is tentatively scheduled for the week of Jan 11, 2010. The parties are trying to secure earlier dates in December of 2009 You should be prepared for any eventuality that may result, up to and including a declaration of impasse and a cooling off period. Your committee remains dedicated to securing an agreement through collective bargaining.
We thank all of our Members for your continued patience and support, both of which are essential as we try to secure a contract.
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S. Gilboy, R. Harp, D. Lantz, S. Luis, L. Pike, T. Woodward, B. Zimmerman
The next mediation session is tentatively scheduled for the week of Jan 11, 2010. The parties are trying to secure earlier dates in December of 2009 You should be prepared for any eventuality that may result, up to and including a declaration of impasse and a cooling off period. Your committee remains dedicated to securing an agreement through collective bargaining.
We thank all of our Members for your continued patience and support, both of which are essential as we try to secure a contract.
1-888-4TWUUpdate 1-888-489-8873
Negotiations Website http://negotiaate.twu.org