To all American Airlines/US Airways Mechanic & Related, Fleet and Stores Employees: Brother and Sister TWU/IAM Members: In an announcement that brings us one step closer to joint contract negotiations for more than 30,000 Mechanic and Related, Fleet Service and Stores employees at American Airlines, the National Mediation Board (NMB) today ruled that the carrier…
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From the Presidents Desk
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NMB Process Plods Along
The National Mediation Board (NMB) yesterday requested additional information from the TWU/IAM Association relating to our request for a determination of Single Carrier Status (SCS). Specifically, the NMB asked for documentation related to both American Airlines and US Airways Simulator Technicians. This request is evidence the NMB is actively engaged in processing the Association’s SCS…
MOU pay increase to be reflected in December 20th paycheck.
We reached out to payroll and they informed us that the new rate of pay as reflected in Jetnet will be visible on Thursday, Dec. 12th. As previously communicated the actual pay increase will be reflected in the Dec. 20th paycheck for Weekly and Biweekly Title I/II/III/V/ MCTs and Sim Techs retroactive to Dec. 9th. For…
Letter from Garry Drummond, Int’l Vice President, ATD Director, RE: Opening Day Merger Activities
TO: Presidents of AA, AE & US Airways Locals FROM: Garry Drummond, Int’l Vice President, ATD Director DATE: December 6, 2013 RE: Opening Day Merger Activities Based on feedback from some of our Presidents, and in order to illustrate our unequivocal support for our brothers and sisters in TWU Locals at US Airways currently being…
AA/US Airways Merger Celebration
Sisters and Brothers, Do to the fact that we are still under a concessionary contract I see no reason to celebrate or participate in the merger celebration today at the base. Dale Danker President, TWU local 514 Merger Celebration Letter in PDF
Joint American and US Airways press release regarding the merger, November 27, 2013
AMR CORPORATION EMERGENCE FROM CHAPTER 11 AND MERGER CLOSE EXPECTED ON DEC. 9 Notice Filed with U.S. Bankruptcy Court FORT WORTH, Texas and TEMPE, Ariz, – Today, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved the settlement of the lawsuit reached with the U.S. Department of Justice and certain states relating…
AMR Merger update from TWU’s Sharon L. Levine
As you likely heard, Judge Lane approved the Debtors’ motions regarding the Rule 9019 settlement of the Clayton Act and authorizing immediate consummation of the Plan and the Merger. The Court also denied the Alioto Plaintiffs’ motion for a temporary restraining order. As part of the bench ruling during a thirty minute hearing that just…
Bankruptcy judge approves American’s settlement with DOJ
U.S. bankruptcy judge Sean Lane approved American Airlines’ and US Airways’ antitrust settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday, clearing the legal path for the two airlines to complete their merger. Lane also rejected a request for a temporary restraining order from San Francisco attorney Joseph Alioto. Alioto, who represents about 40 plaintiffs…
Statement by Transport Workers Union of America Air Transport Director Garry Drummond
The Settlement between American Airlines, US Airways and the U.S. Department of Justice We’re pleased that an agreement between American Airlines, US Airways and the Department of Justice has been reached. The DOJ’s actions in recent weeks were the equivalent of hitting a pause button on workers’ wages, benefits and job security. Today’s announcement will…