American Airlines and Labor Negotiations

[robbedagain]

Same here bro .Thank u bud

 

[737823]

LUS has long been the mainline station .But since ?2013??) Ive seen more of our folks leaving than coming. In fact recently out of 6 new hire part timers 5 of them transferred out n that was just recently. Also ive heard theyre losing 1 breakroom 3 gates and possibly some flights. I think i can see a picture here whereas the company tries to keep less mainline flights..more express... For a year then come back and say..soo long ur station no longer gonna be mainline . Thats the type scenario i cld see mgmt pulling to circumvent the contract at same time stalling on any jcba while engaging talks w other groups. Its really a low down filthy arse but i would not ever put it past those stooges to do this type crap. N if they were to do it to bwi..then they cld try it at other cities... Just my 2 cents .
The LAA was Envoy few years ago .We were LUS mainline n stayed thru post merger .Youre right swa is king at BWI. They truly want all of C pier bec they want to add customs there for their flights

Lus made mistake of moving to C pier when the much smaller operations of LAA shld have moved to D pier where we were

Robbed thanks for the info.

Maybe they brought LUS to LAA gates with the hopes that WN will want them and offer AA and BWI some concession to facilitate a future move. I know there are still a few daily 738s to MIA. MIA-IAD is ending soon as the company seems to be focusing solely on DCA.

Josh

 

[Kev3188]

I'm obviously not there, but the stuff you listed sounds more like a facilities consolidation than anything else? We did the same sort of thing at every that both DL and NW flew to.

That said, I'm glad you landed on your feet in DC. Busy is good, and hopefully, your seniority goes a little farther there as well?

 

[robbedagain]

I'm obviously not there, but the stuff you listed sounds more like a facilities consolidation than anything else? We did the same sort of thing at every that both DL and NW flew to.

That said, I'm glad you landed on your feet in DC. Busy is good, and hopefully, your seniority goes a little farther there as well?

Yes sir I have pretty good seniority at DCA. Kev i believe its more of facilities related move bec SW definitely has been wanting the C pier for years. LAA was never big in BWI but DCA has been addibg flights

 

[robbedagain]

Robbed thanks for the info.

Maybe they brought LUS to LAA gates with the hopes that WN will want them and offer AA and BWI some concession to facilitate a future move. I know there are still a few daily 738s to MIA. MIA-IAD is ending soon as the company seems to be focusing solely on DCA.

Josh

Np. To be honest AA has long been usin 738s to/from MIA. LAA has never been big in BWI. LUS on the D pier had more than adequate room for parking both airlines as well as remote for RON. The move in C pier is more of facilities related bec its well known SWA wants customs built for intl flights. DCA is adding flights here n there n while busy it makes time go by

 

[WeAAsles]

Cowtown Creative and Transport Workers Union Announce Partnership

NEWS PROVIDED BY

Cowtown Creative
09:34 ET


WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) Air Division Locals, representing more than 17,000 airline ground workers, welcomed a new partner for strategic planning, Cowtown Creative of Fort Worth, TX. Directly engaged in this campaign are TWU Locals 501, 502, 505, 507, 510, 512, 513, 514, 529, 567 and 591.

TWU International Vice President Gary Petersonsaid the partnership will focus on creating connections and bringing to light the challenges Local members are facing with American Airlines, which they are dedicated to support. "The current offshoring plan demands that TWU members agree to losing thousands of U.S.-based jobs in favor of cheaper foreign labor," he said. "Our members are vested in the safety and security of airline passengers and flight crews; contract workers are not. This campaign is designed to directly connect with families, friends and neighbors, and that's the story we want Cowtown Creative to tell."

The partnership is designed to connect the stories of union members and the airline passengers they serve, according to Brian Parker, Strategic Action Coordinator for TWU Local 513.

"The Transport Workers Union and these respective Locals are dedicated to working collectively to find solutions that serve the greater good," he explained. "Cowtown Creative has built a reputation on years of honest and engaging campaigns that work to influence positive outcomes. That element is essential to our mission of securing the best future for our members and air travelers nationwide."

Cowtown Creative CEO Amy Day said it's not unfamiliar territory for the agile marketing consulting firm. "It's an exciting time to be working with TWU and supporting its members," Day said. "We believe in telling the stories that connect us with each other. That's what we'll be doing for the TWU members these Locals represent."

 

[WeAAsles]

Unfortunately TWU Local 568 MIA/TPA has chosen not to participate in this campaign and is the reason why they are not mentioned in this press release.

 

[robbedagain]

John .Back in 2008 as LUS we had a number of nonstop flights to various destinations. But i think from roughly 09 or 10 we fly just to hubs. Since merger w AA the mainline goes to DFW MIA CLT PHX (1 ORD) daily . JFK remainder of ORD n PHL are expressed out to Envoy n Piedmont. Republic may or may not do the runs

 

[Topcat187]

Unfortunately TWU Local 568 MIA/TPA has chosen not to participate in this campaign and is the reason why they are not mentioned in this press release.

Has 568 given a reason for not participating?

 

[CremaDiLimone]

oil under $50/bbl...opec meeting late next week, i believe.

lots of opportunities for aa with oil under $50/bbl, including the chance to show the world just how greedy and stingy they are towards their employees, or, 'team'.

jetnet told us the other day that jet fuel was at $1.78 a gallon...maybe .40-.50 cents lower than aa's & analysts' projections for the quarter? if jet fuel remains here, at the low end - could mean an additional $350-$400 million to q4's earnings, atop the expected $300-$400 million?

 

[AANOTOK]

Cowtown Creative and Transport Workers Union Announce Partnership

NEWS PROVIDED BY

Cowtown Creative
09:34 ET


WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) Air Division Locals, representing more than 17,000 airline ground workers, welcomed a new partner for strategic planning, Cowtown Creative of Fort Worth, TX. Directly engaged in this campaign are TWU Locals 501, 502, 505, 507, 510, 512, 513, 514, 529, 567 and 591.

TWU International Vice President Gary Petersonsaid the partnership will focus on creating connections and bringing to light the challenges Local members are facing with American Airlines, which they are dedicated to support. "The current offshoring plan demands that TWU members agree to losing thousands of U.S.-based jobs in favor of cheaper foreign labor," he said. "Our members are vested in the safety and security of airline passengers and flight crews; contract workers are not. This campaign is designed to directly connect with families, friends and neighbors, and that's the story we want Cowtown Creative to tell."

The partnership is designed to connect the stories of union members and the airline passengers they serve, according to Brian Parker, Strategic Action Coordinator for TWU Local 513.

"The Transport Workers Union and these respective Locals are dedicated to working collectively to find solutions that serve the greater good," he explained. "Cowtown Creative has built a reputation on years of honest and engaging campaigns that work to influence positive outcomes. That element is essential to our mission of securing the best future for our members and air travelers nationwide."

Cowtown Creative CEO Amy Day said it's not unfamiliar territory for the agile marketing consulting firm. "It's an exciting time to be working with TWU and supporting its members," Day said. "We believe in telling the stories that connect us with each other. That's what we'll be doing for the TWU members these Locals represent."

This first and only time you will probably ever hear about this.

 

[WeAAsles]

Has 568 given a reason for not participating?

The President of that Local gave a flimsy excuse last night on Facebook that was then refuted by Brian Parker. This played out publicly. Apparently this President does not agree with the direction of our Negotiators and believes we should relent towards the Company’s positions.

This first and only time you will probably ever hear about this.

No it won’t be. It’s going to be a Media campaign and all the Locals except Local 568 contributed financially towards the campaign.

This is not an International campaign but a grass roots Local campaign.

 

[Tim Nelson]

The President of that Local gave a flimsy excuse last night on Facebook that was then refuted by Brian Parker. This played out publicly. Apparently this President does not agree with the direction of our Negotiators and believes we should relent towards the Company’s positions.



No it won’t be. It’s going to be a Media campaign and all the Locals except Local 568 contributed financially towards the campaign.

This is not an International campaign but a grass roots Local campaign.

Doesn't the Local give enough money to the TWU already? Why would your Local or any Local flip the bill unless it isn't to break the Association constitution?

Here is the damn truth. Your boy, Sister Peterson, is holding fleet hostage for MX. They don't even allow fleet into the negotiations. PERIOD.

Peterson is in a jam because the company offered more scope than what Delta and United have, so NO Leverage for Sister Gary. But Sister Gary claimed he wasn't going to give up any scope so he is in a jam. The sad realities is that MX is a dwindling craft, due to globalism. Peterson will have to agree to cut bait and eliminate scope. I have it that the company offer on MX scope will NOT change. PERIOD. Thus, you and the other idiots who think this is a video game and don't have a clue about leverage are just sinking us farther and farther behind. You and the other clowns like Charlie Brown are costing us $13,000 a year right now. At least Charlie Brown is raking it in at $150,000 a year by pimping us, you are not.

 

[WeAAsles]

oil under $50/bbl...opec meeting late next week, i believe.

lots of opportunities for aa with oil under $50/bbl, including the chance to show the world just how greedy and stingy they are towards their employees, or, 'team'.

jetnet told us the other day that jet fuel was at $1.78 a gallon...maybe .40-.50 cents lower than aa's & analysts' projections for the quarter? if jet fuel remains here, at the low end - could mean an additional $350-$400 million to q4's earnings, atop the expected $300-$400 million?

Airlines are holding fast with higher fares and fees even as fuel prices slide, which could be a good sign for the stocks.

Where we were: Long considered a value trap, airlines have become more attractive in recent years.

Where we’re headed: Good times are here to stay, says Macquarie, given airline managements’ improved strategy and growing profits.

https://www.barrons.com/articles/ai...-for-once-1543523176?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo

 

[Tim Nelson]

Airlines are holding fast with higher fares and fees even as fuel prices slide, which could be a good sign for the stocks.

Where we were: Long considered a value trap, airlines have become more attractive in recent years.

Where we’re headed: Good times are here to stay, says Macquarie, given airline managements’ improved strategy and growing profits.

https://www.barrons.com/articles/ai...-for-once-1543523176?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo

The truth remains, the members need to vote on the last best contract offer. It's time for your handlers to allow the members to vote. Everything else is BS.
Neither offer is going to get anything better and we are losing $13,000 a year kicking the can down the road. Let the people vote, thumbs up or thumbs down before we start losing more things.