Published 22 Aug, 2013
Dear President Trumka,
On behalf of our mechanics at American Airlines and the entire TWU, I want to express my deep appreciation for all of the assistance you provided with helping us to defeat the IBT raid.
I’m particularly thankful for the support provided by the AFl-CIO Organizing Department. From the moment we reached out for assistance, Elizabeth Bunn, Christian Sweeney, and Dave Eckstein understood the seriousness of this raid and provided critical advice that helped shape our campaign.
I especially appreciate Dave’s contributions toward developing our overall strategy, and devising our internal organizing campaign. Dave is a terrific leader and tremendous asset to the AFl-CIO and the entire labor movement.
As we all know, these raids are destructive and divert our attention and resources from our primary task of organizing workers into unions. It is my hope that our successful defense against the IBT will help to deter this raiding activity in the future.
Thank you again for all of your support.
Fraternally yours,
James C. Little, Int’l President