I’m sitting at the negotiating table in DC taking time away from the reason I am here to write a letter of clarification. It has been brought to my attention that there have been some postings placed around the base with my name at the bottom of it. These postings are very misleading and…
Brothers and Sisters, By now, most of you have read the latest negotiations update letter or heard, that the TWU & IAM International Association Executive Committee began negotiating with American Airlines the week of March 27th in Washington, D.C. After that week, the Association update letter drove questions as to who was In the executive…
Brothers and Sisters: As negotiations with American Airlines continue, we know you’re eager for additional information about what’s happening at the bargaining table. Here’s the latest: It’s been a few weeks since the interim agreement, and, despite the progress we made on those economic issues, it’s been a bit slow as we’ve returned to direct…
Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of August 22nd in New York. During this session, your committee held lengthy discussions with the company related to the Interim Letter of Agreement’s lump sum payout provision. If you believe your payout is incorrect, please discuss the…
As you may have see, from the August 5th Association update that has been posted, a long awaited pay increase is upon us. I know that there will be many questions. I just drove back from DFW Negotiations late last night and I am meeting with the Local 514 Executive Board this morning at 07:00. As…
Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of July 25th at DFW, where we exchanged and discussed the following articles: Training – M&R, MLS, & MCT– We exchanged these proposals again this week and the company continues to refuse to recognize your seniority for selection purposes,…
Brothers and Sisters, It is a great honor to be re-elected President of the Transport Workers Union of America Local 514. Thank you for your confidence in me and for your support. The first term we had many challenges. Challenges that were beyond my expectations and some that were highly emotional. We, as a Union…
Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of June 24th in Washington, D.C. Your Negotiating Committee exchanged and discussed the following articles: Holidays – M&R, MLS, MTS & MCT – Your committee exchanged initial proposals on this article with the company. Field Trips/Travel Pay –…
International President Harry Lombardo met with presidents of TWU’s American Airlines locals yesterday, taking a short break from ongoing negotiations preparations for an honest and frank status check on bargaining with the company. “We’re investing an incredible amount of resources into this,” Lombardo told the group. “And if you need more, tell me. Don’t tell…
Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of June 13th in Dallas. During this week’s sessions, your Negotiating Committee exchanged and discussed the following articles: Training/Travel Pay – M&R, MLS & MCT – We exchanged proposals on this article with the company. Field Trips/Travel Pay –…