A TOTAL WEEK OF B.S. BY THE TWU

[paul1]

unreal why was the t/a turned down articles2,16,17,46 then discuss 14,27,28,30,31 NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where is a copy of the FULL TEXT proposal to the company. Screw the TWU and we are still the most uninformed.

this the biggest dog and pony show running at are expense

just waiting to see how are local prez. this week. In my opinon a waste of time

 

[paul1]

question who is currently on the negotiations committe

 

[paul1]

TWU Mechanic & Related Contract Mediation Update 12/14/10-12/17/10


The Mechanic and Related Negotiating Committee represents Aviation Maintenance Technicians, Overhaul Support Mechanics, Aircraft Cleaners, Parts Washers in Title I, also Plant Maintenance Mechanics, Plant Maintenance Man, Utility Man, Building Cleaners, Cabin Cleaners in Title II


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The TWU Maintenance and Related (M&R) Negotiating Committee reconvened in Hurst, Texas December 14-17, 2010.
On Monday, December 13th, the M&R Negotiating Committee met late in the afternoon to finalize contract Articles in preparation for the scheduled meeting with the mediator and Company representatives the following day.


On Tuesday morning (December 14, 2010) the M&R Negotiating Committee Co-Chairs, Larry Pike (President TWU Local 567) and Don Videtich (ATD Representative), along with Attorney Mark Richard, met with the NMB Mediators Jack Kane and Walter Darr, to discuss the logistics for this session. Based on the outcome of those discussions, the M&R Negotiating Committee met to make final selection of Articles to be presented to the Company the following day. This was based on the guidelines given by the Mediator to the Committee to focus on getting all the non-compensatory Articles resolved. The committee Co-Chairs then met with the Company to discuss Articles from the failed Tentative Agreement that could remain ‘tentatively agreed to.’


The Articles that would remain tentatively agreed to were:


Article 9- Probationary Period
Article 10- Seniority
Article 13- Seniority Lists
Article 18- Military Leave
Article 19- Termination of Employment
Article 20- Bulletin Boards
Article 22- Regular and Relief Assignments
Article 23- Attendance at Hearings, Investigations or Training Classes
Article 24- Absence from Duty
Article 25- Recall and Call in Work
Article 26- Field Trips
Article 29- Representation
Article 32- Boards of Adjustment
Article 33- No Strike – No Lock Out
Article 35- Temporary Employees
Article 37- Severance
Article 38- Union Security
Article 43- Part Time Employees
Article 44- Moving Expenses
Article 45- Effect on Prior Agreements


Later that same afternoon (December 14, 2010), the M&R Negotiating Committee met with Jack Kane and Company representatives. The committee gave a power point presentation explaining the specific reasons why our members overwhelmingly rejected the Tentative Agreement (TA). The parties were then excused by the mediator to reconvene the next morning.


On Wednesday morning (December 15, 2010), the TWU M&R Committee met with both Mediators and Company Representatives to propose changes to the following Articles:


Article 2- Definitions
Article 16- Recall
Article 17- Leaves of Absence
Article 46- One Station Complex Agreements


The Company agreed to changes in Articles 2 and 46. After some discussion and changes in the language, the Company agreed to Articles 16 and 17.
Thursday, December 16, 2010 started with a meeting with the NMB Mediator Jack Kane, followed by prepping Articles 14, 27, 28, 30 and 31 to pass to the Company. After discussion with the Committee, Mediator Jack Kane and Company Representatives, the Company agreed to the changes made to the following Articles:


Article 14-Loss of Seniority
Article 27-General
Article 28-No Discrimination, and Recognition of Rights and Compliance
Article 30-Grievance Procedure for Dismissal/Corrective Action
Article 31-Grievance Procedure for Contractual Violations


Following the meeting with the Company, the Committee began final preparation to pass Article 12 to the Company.
Friday morning, December 17, the Co-Chairmen of the Negotiating Committee met with NMB Mediator Jack Kane to tentatively set the next time the TWU and Company negotiating teams will meet. After that discussion, the Committee decided to meet as TWU only on January 4-5, 2011 in Dallas to prepare the next set of Articles to be passed to the Company.


The next mediation session for the M&R Negotiating Committee towith the NMB Mediator Jack Kane and the Company is January 10-14, 2011 in Hurst, Texas.


The M&R Negotiating Committee appreciates your patience and support as we work toward an agreement. We would also like to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

[B737NG]

unreal why was the t/a turned down articles2,16,17,46 then discuss 14,27,28,30,31 NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where is a copy of the FULL TEXT proposal to the company. Screw the TWU and we are still the most uninformed.

this the biggest dog and pony show running at are expense

just waiting to see how are local prez. this week. In my opinon a waste of time

Paul,

You had expectations of the TWU and AA... If you look back at the history of the TWU and the Company, why would you have expectations? Nothing is what I expected, so I am not surprised that Nothing came out of this session other than things that don't really matter to those of us that voted NO.

 

[TWU informer]

OK so the company failed to appear the last scheduled day...WHY?

The company was given the proposal, now show us!

 

[TWU informer]

unreal why was the t/a turned down articles2,16,17,46 then discuss 14,27,28,30,31 NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where is a copy of the FULL TEXT proposal to the company. Screw the TWU and we are still the most uninformed.

this the biggest dog and pony show running at are expense

just waiting to see how are local prez. this week. In my opinon a waste of time

I guess you missed the part where Bob Owens wanted to start over and re-negotiate the full contract.

 

[eolesen]

OK so the company failed to appear the last scheduled day...WHY?

Nowhere does it say they failed to appear. The mediator probably chose not to meet with both sides present.

And interestingly, the company agreed to changes in articles 2, 14, 16, 17, 27, 28, 30, 31, and 46.

That means 2, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16-20, 22-33, 35, 37, 38, and 43-46 are settled.

The company has moved on the non-compensatory articles. But that was probably the easy stuff.

 

[paul1]

I guess you missed the part where Bob Owens wanted to start over and re-negotiate the full contract.

well i'm gald we are not starting over, but really these are reasons the t/a was voted down? all this stuff for the most part should be flow through garbage.

But hey my local prez. knows what I want. The several guys in my shop also think this a bunch of b.s.

the only good news is they are meeting in 3 weeks not 3 months

 

[paul1]

from the AA desk

American believes that resuming mediated sessions and reopening the dialogue with the TWU are good next steps toward reaching an agreement both parties can be proud of.



The company’s goal remains to reach an agreement that is in the long-term best interest of our employees, our company and our shareholders. We are committed to finding creative solutions to reach an agreement that makes good economic and operational sense, and that allow our mechanics to remain competitive in the industry, while positioning the company for long-term success.



American will continue to listen and be amenable to reworking key areas of interest for the TWU in the contract, however; the economic interests of the company remain the same. The company must be positioned to compete successfully for the long-term.



Since we began negotiations, the company has come prepared to each negotiating session and ready to bargain with TWU toward reaching a new contract.



We look forward to continuing working with the TWU at the next mediated sessions, which Mediator Kane set for the week of January 10, 2011 in Hurst, TX

 

[paul1]

only articles 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 15 21 34 36 39 40 41 42 left open :unsure: :unsure:

 

[Birdman]

from the AA desk

American believes that resuming mediated sessions and reopening the dialogue with the TWU are good next steps toward reaching an agreement both parties can be proud of.
The company’s goal remains to reach an agreement that is in the long-term best interest of our employees, our company and our shareholders. We are committed to finding creative solutions to reach an agreement that makes good economic and operational sense, and that allow our mechanics to remain competitive in the industry, while positioning the company for long-term success.
American will continue to listen and be amenable to reworking key areas of interest for the TWU in the contract, however; the economic interests of the company remain the same. The company must be positioned to compete successfully for the long-term.
Since we began negotiations, the company has come prepared to each negotiating session and ready to bargain with TWU toward reaching a new contract.
We look forward to continuing working with the TWU at the next mediated sessions, which Mediator Kane set for the week of January 10, 2011 in Hurst, TX

In other words, we met right before the busy holiday travel season to show our good faith so don't do anything rash. What am I thinking, the compAAny thinks we're all fat, dumb, and happy due to our lack of non-cooperation.

 

[787nightmare]

Again...the company has no fear of you guys striking.(at all!)
What's the rush?...every month saves millions.

 

[TWU informer]

Nowhere does it say they failed to appear. The mediator probably chose not to meet with both sides present.

OK Why Not?

A Full day of potential negotiations and the updates come out by noon?

Why?

 

[PhatSappy]

I'm just happy to have a job and occasionally air out the blankets, couches and recliners lining the walls of our break room.

 

[TWU informer]

Could it be that the company wants to wait for the arbitration decision on recent 29D's regarding out source of work?
I notice Article 1 Scope was neither T/A'd or presented during these sessions.