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Ruling in AA Bankruptcy Case Favors TWU: Unrelated to AA Prefunding
Posted OnDecember 27, 2016 byIn a ruling completely separate from TWU’s ongoing healthcare prefunding case, a bankruptcy court ruled today in favor of TWU and two other unions in a case against American Airlines. The unions took the company to court last year to oppose the way the airline was dividing up additional shares of its stock while bankruptcy…Read More…
Happy Holidays from TWU
Posted OnDecember 23, 2016 byBrothers and Sisters: The TWU International Administrative Committee and International staff extend to you and your families warm wishes for a happy, healthy holiday season. This is a time for reflection and to make plans for 2017; a time to give thanks for one another, to evaluate what we accomplished, and to assess where we…Read More…
TWU Activities Celebrating MLK Jr. Day
Posted OnDecember 19, 2016 byThe AFL-CIO will not be holding a conference this year; but TWU, along with the Black Heritage Society will still observe and celebrate the holiday in Houston, Texas, January 13 – 16, 2017. For more information about the event, including costs and how to register, please read this memo from John Bland, International Administrative Vice…Read More…
Video from American Airlines Equity Hearing
Posted OnDecember 16, 2016 byLinked below, please find a 30-minute video of the court proceedings in the latest hearing of the Daniel Demetris v. Transport Workers Union of America case. Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, Dec. 16
Posted OnDecember 16, 2016 byThe Joint Association Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines this week in Las Vegas. Updates from both committees are below. Download Fleet Download Mechanic & Related Stores Fleet Service Update The company presented the following proposals to the union this week: Vacations – No tentative agreement was reached as the…Read More…
Joint Assn & AA Agree to Industry Best Wage Hikes
Posted OnNovember 9, 2016 byPublished 05 Aug, 2016 Sisters and Brothers, The TWU-IAM Joint Association today announced we have reached an interim agreement with American Airlines to provide all members industry-leading wage rates, a lump sum payment and retirement improvements. Your committee will continue joint contract negotiations with American to resolve all outstanding issues, including bargaining additional wage and…Read More…
President Signs FAA Extension, Funding Until Sept. 2017
Posted OnNovember 9, 2016 byPublished 16 Jul, 2016 Earlier today, President Obama signed an FAA extension bill that will lock in current FAA funding levels for 14 months, until September 30, 2017. TWU opposed passage because it included a provision that has the potential to cost some of our members their jobs. In response to recent terrorist attacks on European…Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, June 24
Posted OnNovember 9, 2016 byPublished 24 Jun, 2016 The Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Service Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines the week of June 20 in Washington, D.C. Updates from both committees are below. Download M&R/Stores update Download Fleet Service update Update on Seniority Integration Mechanic & Related/Stores Update Your Negotiating Committee exchanged and discussed the following articles:…Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, June 17
Posted OnNovember 9, 2016 byPublished 17 Jun, 2016 Sisters and Brothers, The Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Service Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines the week of June 13 in Dallas. Updates from both committees are below. Download M&R/Stores update Download Fleet Service update Mechanic & Related/Stores Update During this week’s sessions, your Negotiating Committee exchanged and discussed the…Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, May 27
Posted OnNovember 9, 2016 byPublished 27 May, 2016 Sisters and Brothers, The Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Service Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines the week of May 23 in Dallas. Updates from both committees are below. Download M&R/Stores update Download Fleet Service update Mechanic & Related/Stores Update During this week’s sessions, your Negotiating Committee exchanged and discussed the…Read More…