Association Update, July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024All Association Members,Today, leaders from American Airlines, Inc. reached out to the Association leadership to discuss the possibility of exploring an economics only, short-term extension of existing JCBAs. American asked to schedule a meeting on August 26th to facilitate those discussions at AA HDQ. As previously announced, we currently have tentative dates for…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of July 26, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: This week the Negotiations Committee continued via Zoom to prepare for our initial opening meeting with the company on August 13.  I also attended a meeting with several members of the AAERO group to listen to issues surrounding the backlog of parts needing CMM inspection. We have a Presidential Grievance in that area that,…

Association, July 19th 2024 Update

July 19, 2024Dear Sisters and Brothers,The Members of your TWU/IAM Association Negotiating Committee representing M&R, MLS, MTS, and MCT have met again in ORD (July 16-18) this past week to finalize our preparations for the upcoming negotiations with American Airlines. We are also scheduled to meet this coming week (July 23-25) via Zoom to continue…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of July 19, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: This week I traveled to Chicago to continue negotiation prep with union reps from the IAM and TWU. I did receive a call from AA to inform the Union per LOM 3 that they were installing cameras in areas where they have IT closets. Corporate real estate has stated they will provide a camera…

 Local 514’s Digest for the week of July 12, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: This week the TWU/IAM Neg Committee continued our efforts via Zoom meeting to review all contract language and discuss areas that need improvement. I also attended a 5 hour long meeting with Jay Potter and company reps to audit all base aircraft group headcount and discuss adjustments that needed to be made to align…