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May 2019

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT ATTENDANT DAY 2019

The IAM would like to take the time to recognize our incredible flight attendant sisters and brothers who provide safe, caring, dependable and efficient service each day. We would like to wish you a happy International Flight Attendant Day! Often times, we begin our days with an early report or a late duty-out all the while remaining alert and providing a

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American Airlines Unions Stand Strong, Association Thanks Union Affiliates for Their Support

On behalf of the TWU-IAM Association, we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), The Allied Pilots Association (APA) and The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) for their letters of support in our contract negotiations fight with American Airlines. Our negotiations with American

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HAPPY AMT DAY 2019

Happy AMT Day! In 2001, the FAA created the prestigious Charles E. Taylor Master Mechanic Award to honor AMTs who had served at least 50 years in aircraft maintenance. The following year, California Senator Knight introduced a resolution honoring Aviation Maintenance Technicians annually in honor of Charles Taylor’s birthday. Charles Taylor was the machinist who built

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The Association Asks NMB to Force American to Bargain

May 22, 2019 Brothers and Sisters, The TWU-IAM Association today submitted a letter to the National Mediation Board (NMB) requesting they compel American Airlines to fulfill their obligation to bargain with The Association. American management has tried to circumvent your negotiating committee by filing a lawsuit, misrepresenting the facts to Congress and trying to negotiate

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EXPRESSJET 175 UPDATE

Sisters and Brothers: In accordance with LOA 13, we have already started preliminary talks regarding applicable work rules and pay for the larger EMB 175 aircraft. We are in the process of developing a comprehensive proposal to present to the Company. In the event we are unable to reach an agreement the matter will be

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