AA anxious for contract

[Hopeful]

Seems like AA is anxious for a deal by April 30 which the TWU contract is set to expire. They have suggested to the union negotiators to prepare for a marathon session.
My understanding is that they want a new contract in place for leverage in merger talks with CAL.



BOHICA

 

[Bagbelt]

Continental seemed more to signal joining oneworld or others,not a merger. All indications point to a drawn out process. Besides the deals with the pilots and fa's are not in the equation...

 

[BigMac]

Seems like AA is anxious for a deal by April 30 which the TWU contract is set to expire. They have suggested to the union negotiators to prepare for a marathon session.
My understanding is that they want a new contract in place for leverage in merger talks with CAL.

Marathon session ?
Please correct me if I am wrong.
They want this done in 2 more days?
Reliable source or rumor?

The Union and the Company are currently at an impasse on Articles 17 (Leaves of Absence), 23 (Attendance at Hearings, Investigations or Training Classes), 25 (Recall and Call in Work), 26 (Field Trips), Article 36 (Meal Periods), 39 (Physical Examination).

Awaiting Company response :

Article 1 (Recognition & Scope)


Article 3 (Hours of Work)


Article 4 (Compensation)


Article 5 (Shift Differential)


Article 6 (Overtime)


Article 8 (Vacations)


Article 15 (Reduction in Force)


Article 16 (Recall from Layoff)


Article 34 (Sick Leave/Unused Sick Leave)


Article 40 (Retirement Benefits)


Article 41 (Group Insurance Contributions)


Article 42 (Job Security)


Article 46 (One Station Agreements)


Article 47 (Duration of Agreement)





Tentative agreements were reached on the following Articles:





Article 2 (Definitions)


Article 9 (Probationary Period)


Article 10 (Seniority)


Article 13 (Seniority Lists)


Article 14 (Loss of Seniority)


Article 18 (Military Leave)


Article 19 (Termination of Employment)


Article 20 (Bulletin Boards)


Article 21 (Rotation of Shifts)


Article 22 (Regular & Relief Assignments)


Article 24 (Absence from Duty)


Article 27 (General)


Article 28 (No Discrimination & Recognition of Rights of Compliance)


Article 29 (Representation)


Article 30 (Dismissal)


Article 31 (Grievance Procedure)


Article 32 (Board of Adjustment)


Article 33 (No Strike – No Lockout)


Article 35 (Temporary Employees)


Article 37 (Severance Allowance)


Article 38 (Union Security)


Article 43 (Part-Time Employees)


Article 44 (Moving Expenses/Optional Severance for Protected Employees)


Article 45 (Effect on Prior Agreements)

 

[PRINCESS KIDAGAKASH]

If they put out a tenative agreement, It will be voted in by 51% to 49%,No problem. All the company and union have to say is: It's the best we can do with oil being $120 a barrell.

So just VOTE YES! and be happy 🙂

 

[Hopeful]

Marathon session ?

Talking more than a few hours a day with weekends off.

Please correct me if I am wrong.
They want this done in 2 more days?

2 days? They have been talking since Novemeber 2007 and they know exactly what they took from us in 2003



Reliable source or rumor?

Local president stated thay the talks are in "elevated" mode beginning last week.

 

[BigMac]

thank you hopeful.
Yes I realise they've been talking since November and I felt what was taken in 03'.
Hopefully the "elevated" process isn't too fast for em.
Wouldn't want em to overlook the pup pay outs this time 🙄
Or their trip to Hawaii with their families..courtesy of us

 

[TWU informer]

Of course AA wants a deal.

Marathon negotiations will lead to agreements with less than you deserve.

TWU/Little created the dealine, AA will use that deadline to their advantage.

Little is such a good puppet! No wonder the attempt to change unions was met with such a financial investment from AA.

 

[NewHampshire Black Bears]

Ah, NO SWEAT !

Probably...6.5%..over "6" YEARS.

HEY...they CAN do that Brother !!!

JESUS,

Imagine if they ever agreed to a COLA, for the lenght of the new Contract

(Think food/gas prices)

 

[Hopeful]

thank you hopeful.
Yes I realise they've been talking since November and I felt what was taken in 03'.
Hopefully the "elevated" process isn't too fast for em.
Wouldn't want em to overlook the pup pay outs this time 🙄
Or their trip to Hawaii with their families..courtesy of us

Well, we need to make sure all the "key" executives don't leave AMR for greener pastures so we just have to pay them....with perks...

 

[1 VF-1 2NV]

As soon as the AA's unions sign on, the airline is going to make some $$$. So no more than a 3 year contract...maybe 4.

 

[The Goose]

Reliable source or rumor?

Local president stated thay the talks are in "elevated" mode beginning last week.

OK, I give up - does that mean the talks are now on the 2nd floor?

 

[Joe Patroni]

OK, I give up - does that mean the talks are now on the 2nd floor?

No, they are using words that have more than 4 letters.

 

[The Goose]

No, they are using words that have more than 4 letters.

I can see how that would be rather taxing. The question now is which of the opposing sides is using the larger words?

 

[title1 for life]

Tomorrow is the big day. Halfway to 2001 and then a little less.

 

[FrequentFlierCA]

As soon as the AA's unions sign on, the airline is going to make some $$$. So no more than a 3 year contract...maybe 4.

RIGHT, that's exactly what's going to happen in a weakening economy with oil over $100.