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Garcia, Mayes, Swear In Local 513 Executive Board
Posted OnFebruary 27, 2020 byOn Monday, February 24, TWU Executive Vice President Alex Garcia and Air Division Director Mike Mayes swore in members of Local 513’s Executive Board in Texas. “I think it’s a privilege to be part of something that can seem so routine, but actually is a crucial part of our union’s future,” Garcia said. “I…Read More…
AA Update: Contract Language Talks Progress
Posted OnFebruary 22, 2020 byFebruary 22, 2020 The full negotiating committees continued to meet this week in Dallas, TX to write the remaining language needed to secure the final contract from the Agreement in Principle made with American Airlines. With a few exceptions, the bulk of that work is now done. Our next task is to work with our…Read More…
AA Update: Contract Language Update
Posted OnFebruary 15, 2020 byFebruary 15, 2020 The Association negotiating team met this week with the company in Dallas, TX to continue finalizing contract language to bring our Agreements in Principle (AIPs) back to the membership as complete Tentative Agreements for your consideration. Making sure the contract language is accurate for this historic ratification vote by our members is…Read More…
AA Update: Revised Compensation Schedule
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2020 byFebruary 9, 2020 Revised Compensation Schedule Please click the link below to view an updated compensation schedule that clarifies pay elements for all Association members. Click here for Base Wage Rates and Hourly PremiumsRead More…
AA JCBA Highlights
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2020 byBelow are links to American Airlines JCBA highlights. Please refer to the JCBA for further details. Click here for Mechanic & Related Click here for MLS/Stores Click here for Fleet Service Remember, This is the industry-leading contract we have all been fighting for. It includes all these enhancements – and more! VOTE “YES” FOR YOUR…Read More…
AA Update: Association and American Meet to Finalize Language
Posted OnFebruary 7, 2020 byFebruary 7, 2020 As previously announced, the TWU-IAM Association reached Agreements in Principle (AIP) last week with American Airlines on five new Joint Collective Bargaining Agreements (JCBAs). The five-year accords run through 2025. This week, Association negotiating committee members met with company representatives in Fort Lauderdale, FL to begin finalizing contract language to bring our…Read More…
AA Update: What to Know About the Early Out Offer
Posted OnFebruary 4, 2020 byFebruary 4, 2020 Sisters and Brothers, The Company has informed the Association that they are planning to offer an Early Out to Association Members at some point and time under terms and conditions established by the Company. Why is this not part of the Agreement in Principle: As part of the negotiation process over the…Read More…
AA Association Update: Agreements in Principle
Posted OnJanuary 31, 2020 byJanuary 30, 2020 Agreements in Principle Sisters and Brothers, After more than four years of bargaining, the TWU-IAM Association is proud to announce we have reached Agreements in Principle with American Airlines for five new joint collective bargaining agreements (JCBAs) worth $4.2 billion, covering more than 30,000 Mechanic & Related, Fleet Service, Maintenance Control, MLS/Stores…Read More…
AA Association Update: Negotiations Update
Posted OnJanuary 29, 2020 byJanuary 29, 2020 Sisters and Brothers, Negotiations between the Association and American Airlines resumed today in Washington, DC. with some progress made. The remaining outstanding issues are few, but are some of the most important elements of a collective bargaining agreement, including wages and job scope language. The parties will continue negotiations tomorrow, and the…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: The TWU Supports House Moving Forward Infrastructure Framework
Posted OnJanuary 29, 2020 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2020 Contact: Denise Romano, 202-719-3837 The TWU Supports House Moving Forward Infrastructure Framework The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) supports the Moving Forward Framework for infrastructure investment introduced today by House leaders today. The plan will increase infrastructure investment to $760 billion over five years, prioritizing public transit funding,…Read More…