Tag: Q&A

Questions for the TWU/IAM Alliance

THE ALLIANCE Q: Why did the TWU and IAM form a representation alliance? A: The alliance was formed because both the TWU and the IAM concluded that joining forces as partners would offer members of both unions the most bargaining leverage and representation resources possible at the “new” American Airlines.   Q: Who will administer…

TWU Follow Up Questions and Answers

Does the current MOU eliminate the former “me too” language for comparison of wages, benefits and working conditions for non-union hourly and the non-union salaried and management employees of the Company for all “me too” purposes? The “me too” was only with AA. If AA remained stand alone the “me too” would stay in effect through its defined…

Q&A regarding the MOU

PAY ISSUES 1.    Was profit sharing eliminated? If so, what was it replaced by? We eliminated profit sharing and replaced with a base pay increase that is substantially more valuable to our members. Profit sharing is a one-time bonus pay conditioned on profitability. It is not base pay which is a permanent part of compensation. We have…

AMR Bankruptcy Update for August 30, 2012

American Airlines/ Early Out Info Attention: Maintenance and Related and Stores (Material Logistics Specialists) There are a number of assumptions, speculation and misinformation out there about the Early Out requirements and deadlines associated with it. To clarify some facts for Maintenance and Related and Material Logistics Specialists, an extensive Q and A has been posted…

Bankruptcy – Common Questions and Answers July 19, 2012

Earlier in the year we provided answers to certain questions on the bankruptcy procedure. These answers have not changed, but for the convenience of the membership we think it is helpful to reiterate the answers to the most common questions. We have also added a question and answer regarding recently negotiated arrangements for the payment…

Q&A sessions for the July 10, 2012 T/A

To be certain that Local 514 members have their questions answered before the upcoming vote on the Tentative Agreement, your Local officers will be at the following locations to go over the T.A. Wednesday, July 18  — Hangars 1 & 2 Thursday, July 19  — Hangars 3 & 4 Monday, July 23  — Hangars 5…

What’s Next?

AS TO THOSE UNITS THAT VOTED YES TO ACCEPT THE LAST OFFER: Q. When does the offer actually go into effect? A. First, the court has to ultimately approve the five agreements. This is certainly expected to happen, but there is no time set for this to occur. Second, TWU and AA have an understanding…

TWU SETTLEMENT PROPOSALS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS – May 8, 2012

1. If I am currently on LOA and meet all requirements of “Stand-in-Stead,” am I eligible? A. We are not offering a “Stand-in-Stead.” However, employees on an approved leave of absence who meet the requirements are eligible for the Early-Out. (Please see the Early-Out Q&A document for more details.) 2. If I am laid off mid-year…