TWU Mechanic & Related Contract Negotiations Update 7-16-09

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M&R Mediation Update Your TWU Maintenance and Related Negotiating Committee met in Kansas City,  Missouri on July 13th thru the 17th. Your TWU M&R Committee was expecting a response to our June 8, 2009 comprehensive proposal- the Management Committee did not provide a response. Your TWU M&R Committee formed a separate sub-committee to review with the Management Committee Article 12 (Promotions and Jobs to be Posted) various applications and reported  back to the full committee. Article 13 (Seniority Lists) and 27 (General) grammar corrections were made and accepted and tentatively agreed upon by the parties. Incorporated language from LOA Time Limits dated Oct 17 2002 into the body of the Article 31 (Grievance Procedure) the Article was tentatively agreed upon by the parties. Article 43 (Part Time Employees) added chart 43.3 and made grammar corrections. We continued reviewing Letters of Agreements for accuracy and final disposition was determined. In the Mediators closing remarks he instructed the carrier to respond to all open Articles at the next session. The next scheduled Mediation conference  will determined by the Mediator at a later date to be announced. Your M&R Negotiating Committee recognizes these are difficult times and appreciate your support and patience as we work diligently towards an agreement.