American Airines Archives - Victory Local 1725 https://vl1725.org/category/american-airines/ 3727 Rose Lake Drive Charlotte, NC 28217 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:18:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://vl1725.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-iam-large-white-logo-e1463922602209-60x60.jpg American Airines Archives - Victory Local 1725 https://vl1725.org/category/american-airines/ 32 32 True Meaning of Unionism https://vl1725.org/true-meaning-of-unionism/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:18:31 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6642 April 11, 2022 Sisters and Brothers who stand together to demand the respect each worker deserves and raise the collective standard of living for all workers. This is the sole purpose of the Association. We, as a team, the IAM and the TWU, joined together in 2015 and became the Association. We have demonstrated the true meaning […]

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]]> Transportation Leadership honor Helena Thornton as she is sworn in as President of Victory Lodge 1725 https://vl1725.org/iam-transportation-senior-leadership-clt-station-visit-2/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:04:35 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6455 Victory Lodge 1725 made history this past Thursday, January 13th, as Helena Thornton was sworn in as its first female President. IAM Transportation senior leadership was on hand to honor Helena. Richard Johnsen, Chief of Staff to the International President; Edison Fraser, Transportation Coordinator; Tom Regan, Airline Coordinator, Grand Lodge Special Representative Will Cashion and […]

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]]> IAM Transportation Senior Leadership CLT Station Visit https://vl1725.org/iam-transportation-senior-leadership-clt-station-visit/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:29:35 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6451 IAMAW Transportation Leadership is coming to Charlotte for a station visit. Dates: Wednesday – January 12th, Thursday – January 13th, Friday – January 14th Rich Johnsen, Edison Fraser, Tom Regan and Will Cashion, accompanied by IAM GC’s, AGC’s and local Grievance Committees will be visiting breakrooms and work areas throughout the Charlotte Hub to conduct […]

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]]> American Airlines Vaccine Mandate Update https://vl1725.org/american-airlines-vaccine-mandate-update/ Sat, 23 Oct 2021 11:35:47 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6341 Dear Sisters and Brothers: The Association conducted a follow-up call today with American Airlines regarding the vaccine mandate.  The Company continues to work through the religious and medical accommodations submitted by the membership. Two items that we were informed of today include those members who have had Covid-19 recently and how they should handle being […]

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]]> AA Vaccine Mandate Update https://vl1725.org/aa-vaccine-mandate-update/ Sat, 16 Oct 2021 13:21:08 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6323 October 15, 2021 Dear Sisters and Brothers: Today the Association leadership meet via conference call with American Airlines leaders for an update on the Vaccine Mandate Policy and the potential enforcement process. The company explained the accommodation procedures, as it is currently being considered by the carrier, and is urging employees to file requests for […]

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]]> IAM-TWU Association Beats Back Rogue Union Raid Attempt on American Airlines Mechanics https://vl1725.org/iam-twu-association-beats-back-rogue-union-raid-attempt-on-american-airlines-mechanics/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:51:16 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6264 American Airlines Mechanic and Related workers will continue to be represented by the strength of the IAM-TWU Association. A rogue, divisive attempt by an outsider union to trigger a raid election has been denied, the National Mediation Board announced Thursday. “I want every American Airlines mechanic to know that the IAM is more committed than […]

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]]> Association Update – June 4, 2021 https://vl1725.org/association-update-june-4-2021/ Sat, 05 Jun 2021 04:30:00 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6160 June 4, 2021 Dear TWU-IAM Association member, The National Mediation Board (NMB) is still in the process of determining if a representation dispute exists among the Mechanic and Related class and craft at American Airlines, based on the AMFA filing representational cards. We have also been asked if the NMB determines a representation dispute does […]

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]]> American to Conduct Recalls https://vl1725.org/american-to-conduct-recalls/ Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:16:27 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6025 January 16, 2021 With the recent approval of the Payroll Support Program (PSP2), we have been working to make sure Association represented employees who were impacted in the October reductions are recalled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreements. After several discussions with American Airlines management, your Association Leadership has been informed that, beginning Tuesday, […]

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]]> Tiny Raider Association Threatens Mechanics at American Airlines https://vl1725.org/tiny-raider-association-threatens-mechanics-at-american-airlines/ Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:55:04 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=5969 November 15, 2020 A small and poorly-resourced association claimed on Friday that it secured the requisite support among mechanic and related workers at American Airlines to call for a representation election. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (amfa) filed what is known as an application for investigation for a representation dispute with the National Mediation Board […]

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]]> American Airlines Mechanic & Related DAT Selection Period Closes Nov 1st https://vl1725.org/american-airlines-mechanic-related-dat-selection-period-closes-nov-1st/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:58:33 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=5923 October 27, 2020 Sisters and Brothers, The DAT election tool is open now and will close on November 1st at 11:59 pm. Your Association Leadership encourages you to please take the time to login and ensure your DAT selection is what you want it to be. The contract allows you to select up to 120 hours […]

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