TWU-IAM Finally Getting Ready for JCBA Negotiations

[NYer]

To All American Airlines/US Airways
Mechanic & Related, Fleet and Stores Employees:
Brother and Sister TWU/IAM Members:
 
We expect the National Mediation Board will finally soon issue its ruling affirming that American Airlines and US Airways are operating as a single carrier for the purpose of employee representation. TWU and the IAM jointly petitioned the NMB for this purpose in August, 2014.
 
This long overdue declaration by the NMB will clear away a major hurdle to the start of new contract negotiations covering the 30,000 members of our joint TWU/IAM Employee Association. The AA/US Airways merger and a surging economy have catapulted the carrier to record profits, while our members continue to work under pre-merger contracts.
 
Be assured that the leadership of both TWU and IAM are diligently preparing for negotiations and will fight for American Airlines workers to achieve our goal of industry leading contracts for our covered titles.
 
The solicitation of proposals among all groups is an important part of the pre-negotiation process. They will provide your leadership with the proper focus in developing Alliance proposals that accurately reflect your primary concerns.
 
The company may believe that they can play off one union against the other during negotiations. They would be incorrect. If there have been any bumps in the road during the building process of our new Association, those issues are largely behind us. Any unresolved issues or new issues as yet unforeseen will be addressed through the arbitration process outlined in the alliance agreement.
 
The Association is prepared to proceed to negotiations as soon as prudently possible after NMB certification. We will not let anything prevent us from delivering the industry’s premier contracts for our members. That is our goal, and our pledge. We trust that you will stand with the Association in a powerful united front to secure what is rightfully ours.
 
In solidarity,
Harry Lombardo, TWU INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
Sito Pantoja,  IAM GENERAL VICE PRESIDENT

 

[Tim Nelson]

Good News!

 

[Overspeed]

I guess GP is going to have take on the Company, NMB, and the Association now

 

[AA-MRO.COM]

I guess this IAM TWU Goat fuk is a done deal another "without further ratification" "we will save you from yourselves" Strap in if you think you were not properly represented before this one will go down in history.
You have no say...

 

[AA-MRO.COM]

As far as
Alliance proposals that accurately reflect your primary concerns
We want all our #### back we lost 10 years ago
 
better yet we want the twu and the iam off the property

 

[bikeguy]

Besides pay what are some improvements you would like to see?

• 10 hour night shifts.
• 5 years of medical paid to help the old timers be able to retire before they die.
• full sick pay for all days.

What are some other things that need to make their way into the JCBA?

 

[99Roadstar]

7% above delta at dos. AND at every year after that the contract is in place.
retro to 12/2/14 like the pilots
401K up to 9% like F/A or even better 14.5% like pilots
holidays
holiday pay at min 2X
shift differential
our week of vc back

 

[Zom JFK]

To All American Airlines/US Airways
Mechanic & Related, Fleet and Stores Employees:
Brother and Sister TWU/IAM Members:
 
We expect the National Mediation Board will finally soon issue its ruling affirming that American Airlines and US Airways are operating as a single carrier for the purpose of employee representation. TWU and the IAM jointly petitioned the NMB for this purpose in August, 2014.
 
This long overdue declaration by the NMB will clear away a major hurdle to the start of new contract negotiations covering the 30,000 members of our joint TWU/IAM Employee Association. The AA/US Airways merger and a surging economy have catapulted the carrier to record profits, while our members continue to work under pre-merger contracts.
 
Be assured that the leadership of both TWU and IAM are diligently preparing for negotiations and will fight for American Airlines workers to achieve our goal of industry leading contracts for our covered titles.
 
The solicitation of proposals among all groups is an important part of the pre-negotiation process. They will provide your leadership with the proper focus in developing Alliance proposals that accurately reflect your primary concerns.
 
The company may believe that they can play off one union against the other during negotiations. They would be incorrect. If there have been any bumps in the road during the building process of our new Association, those issues are largely behind us. Any unresolved issues or new issues as yet unforeseen will be addressed through the arbitration process outlined in the alliance agreement.
 
The Association is prepared to proceed to negotiations as soon as prudently possible after NMB certification. We will not let anything prevent us from delivering the industrys premier contracts for our members. That is our goal, and our pledge. We trust that you will stand with the Association in a powerful united front to secure what is rightfully ours.
 
In solidarity,
Harry Lombardo, TWU INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
Sito Pantoja,  IAM GENERAL VICE PRESIDENT

Pure comedy man.

 

[trentrb211]

What an facking joke. Sounds to me like will we get no say. Once again these unions have to go

 

[2ndGENAMT]

"Be assured that the leadership of both TWU and IAM are diligently preparing for negotiations and will fight for American Airlines workers to achieve our goal of industry leading contracts for our covered titles."

They always say Fight for the workers then target certain groups to get a contract ratified and I do not believe the Association will be any different!

 

[CMH_GSE]

7% above delta at dos. AND at every year after that the contract is in place.
retro to 12/2/14 like the pilots
401K up to 9% like F/A or even better 14.5% like pilots
holidays
holiday pay at min 2X
shift differential
our week of vc back

All of the above,
Add to the pay , a stipulation that if the contract expires and negotiates drag on, as they have previously for years with nothing, our pay continues to reset to Delta +7% every 6 months until a new contract agreement is reached.

 

[Rogallo]

Possible NMB ruling letter put out. Contract proposal form letter put out.
Sounds like a decision tomorrow.
And as predicted, association granted.
 
Any wagers?

 

[NYer]

Possible NMB ruling letter put out. Contract proposal form letter put out.
Sounds like a decision tomorrow.
And as predicted, association granted.
 
Any wagers?

 
I'll take that action.
 
There will be a vote.

 

[1AA]

I'll take that action.
 
There will be a vote.

Lombardo's letter never mentioned a vote. That is the scary part of his letter.

 

[Rogallo]

 
I'll take that action.
 
There will be a vote.

Hope you're right.