Tentative Agreements Archives - Victory Lodge 1725

Implementation Agreement Reached

March 27, 2020 Admin 0

March 27, 2020

The Association and American Airlines have reached an agreement covering implementation of certain elements of the JCBAs pending successful ratification of those contracts today. The following items cover pay, retirement and certain benefits that are most important to our membership:

All JCBA wage rates will be effective the first Monday following the date of ratification (“DOR”), inclusive of
Chart Rate
All Premiums
Skill Pay
Fuel Tank Entry (which will be paid as a temporary upgrade)
MLS Driver Premium (which will be paid as a temporary upgrade unless a separate MLS Driver bid area is established)
Taxi &

TWU-IAM Ratifies New Contracts at American Airlines

March 26, 2020 Admin 0

March 26, 2020

The TWU-IAM Association today announced its American Airlines membership overwhelmingly ratified contracts covering more than 30,000 Mechanic & Related (including Maintenance Control Technicians & Maintenance Training Specialists), Fleet Service, and Material Logistics Specialists/Stores members.

Percent Voting Yes:

Mechanic & Related: 90.94%
Fleet Service: 95.45%
MLS/Stores: 92.12%

“The resounding approval of these contracts yet again proves that by standing together and demonstrating our solidarity and determination, we are able to achieve contracts our members deserve,” said Association Chair Sito Pantoja and Vice Chair Alex Garcia. “It is that same resolve that will get us through this unprecedented crisis facing our airline, our … Read More...

AA JCBA Voter Guide

March 23, 2020 Admin 0

March 23, 2020

As we move closer to the ratification vote for the Joint Collective Bargaining Agreements with American Airlines, we wanted to provide the members with a sample of the information that will be provided over the next few days via US Mail or by AA Company email.

In the unlikely event a member does not receive the voter information by US Mail or AA Company email, the following phone numbers will be available for a replacement PIN. A replacement PIN can only be provided to a member if the original PIN has not already been used to cast … Read More...

American Airlines Tentative Agreement Informational Video

March 23, 2020 Admin 0

March 21, 2020

In light of the on-going issues with the coronavirus, we put a video together to go over the highlights of the tentative agreement. Should you have any questions, please contact your local reps, call your General Chair, or email your question to AA-TA@iamdl142.org.

Please note, when the video was made, it was still set to do the normal voting. Since then, it was decided, due to all the restrictions being put in place, to vote electronically. Please watch your mail and check your aa.com email for voting instructions.

Electronic Ratification Voting

March 19, 2020 Admin 0

March 19, 2020

Due to worsening circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus crisis in the United States, the TWU/IAM Association leadership has been working on an alternate method, in the voting procedures, for the ratification of the tentative Joint Collective Bargaining Agreements with American Airlines. This exception to the normal voting process will convert the process from paper, in-person ballots, to allow for individual electronic voting by internet. This change will allow all eligible voters to cast a ballot in an environment they feel is safe and free from the threat of spreading the virus or becoming infected by it. Your safety … Read More...

Association Concludes JCBA Review – with all JCBA’s

March 11, 2020 Admin 0

March 11, 2020

TWU-IAM Association representatives have concluded reviewing the final JCBA documents and have authorized the company to print and mail full-text contracts to all members. Each member will receive the contract pertaining to your classification. Also included in the mailing will be a letter from TWU-IAM Association Director Sito Pantoja and TWU-IAM Association Vice Director Alex Garcia.

Voting will take place on Thursday, March 26. Specific information regarding voting locations and times will soon be available on TWU local and IAM local and district websites along with the Association website.

For your consideration, please view the letter, full-text … Read More...