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AA Association Required Notice to Members
Posted OnJuly 12, 2019 byOn July 10, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued an Order modifying the terms of the existing Temporary Restraining Order. The following statement from the Association’s most senior Union leaders, including Sito Pantoja, Alex Garcia, and John Samuelsen, is made pursuant to that July 10 Order: Despite the Temporary…Read More…
Unions at American Airlines Laud Bill Protecting Aviation Careers and Passengers’ Safety
Posted OnJuly 10, 2019 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Denise Romano: 202-719-3837, or dromano@twu.org Dennis Tajer: 847-902-8481, or dtajer@alliedpilots.org Robin Charbonneau: 817-540-0108, ext. 8308, or communications@apfa.org James Carlson: 202-500-3916, or jcarlson@iamaw.org Unions at American Airlines Laud Bill Protecting Aviation Careers and Passengers’ Safety FORT WORTH, Texas (July 10, 2019) – Four large unions representing more than 70,000 workers at American…Read More…
AA Update: Letter from the FAA
Posted OnJuly 9, 2019 byJuly 9, 2019 To All Association Members: The following letter on page two of this bulletin was received from the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) addressed to Robert Isom, President of American Airlines, Alex Garcia, Executive Vice President Administration TWU and Sito Pantoja, General Vice President IAM, stressing that “a breakdown in the relationship between American…Read More…
In Memoriam: Gary Yingst
Posted OnJuly 8, 2019 byLocal 514 member and former TWU Air Division Director Gary Yingst passed away on July 6. “On behalf of the entire International Administrative Council, we extend our deepest condolences to Gary’s family during this difficult time,” said TWU Air Division Director Mike Mayes. “As Air Division director, Gary was selflessly dedicated to the union around…Read More…
AA Association Update: Association Defends Members in Federal Court
Posted OnJuly 2, 2019 byJuly 2, 2019 Brothers and Sisters, Monday July 1, the TWU/IAM Association and the partner unions, TWU and IAM, defended against charges by American Airlines that our members (who are their employees) were engaged in activities not permitted under the Railway Labor Act. A ruling by the Federal court in the Northern District of Texas…Read More…
Unions Call on Secretary Chao to Address Foreign Repair Stations
Posted OnJune 27, 2019 byOn June 26, the TWU, IAM, Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) and the Transportation Trades Department (TTD), sent a joint letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, demanding that she address the safety of foreign repair stations. Click here for a PDF version of the letter. Dear Secretary Chao: On behalf of hundreds of thousands of…Read More…
Tell Your Elected Official to Support the Cabin Air Safety Act
Posted OnJune 24, 2019 byHow safe is the air you’re breathing when you fly? You may have seen several stories about diverted aircraft from all airline carriers in the US and abroad in the news recently because “toxic fumes.” Federal legislation has recently been introduced in the U.S. Congress to address this issue. The Cabin Air Safety Act, sponsored by…Read More…
After Two Year Fight, Local 525 Members Ratify Contract by 80%
Posted OnJune 19, 2019 byAfter spending nearly 2.5 years at the negotiating table, Local 525 members ratified a new contract with an 80 percent vote on June 16. Local 525 members are firefighters at Kennedy Space Center and bargain with the Chenega Corporation. In case any sort of fire or emergency happens to NASA, they are on call….Read More…
AA Update: NOTICE OF COURT ORDER REQUIRING IMMEDIATE COMPLIANCE
Posted OnJune 15, 2019 byJune 14, 2019 NOTICE OF COURT ORDER REQUIRING IMMEDIATE COMPLIANCE On June 14, 2019, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a Temporary Restraining Order applicable to the Transport Workers Union Of America, AFL-CIO, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, and the Airlines Mechanic and Related Employee Association,…Read More…
AA Association Letter to President Robert Isom
Posted OnJune 7, 2019 byOn June 6, the TWU-IAM Association sent at letter to American Airlines President Robert Isom, asking that he send negotiators back to the bargaining table. Click here to read the full text of the letter.Read More…