Helping Hands February: Shame

The experience of shame—a feeling of being unworthy, bad, or wrong—can be extremely uncomfortable. Shame has the potential to change the way we see ourselves and may lead to long-lasting social, professional, and other difficulties. The word “shame” means different...

Association Bulletin – Contract Language Update

February 15, 2020 Contract Language Update The Association negotiating team met this week with the company in Dallas, TX to continue finalizing contract language to bring our Agreements in Principle (AIPs) back to the membership as complete Tentative Agreements for...

Partnering With District Educators to Build Up Union Steward Programs

District 141 of the Machinists and Aerospace union is partnering with local union lodges to help provide education and training for union stewards at airports around the nation. The program, headed by Director Mike "Mac" McGovern, attracts hundreds of union stewards...

Finding True Love in the Union

There was a time long ago, before dating sites and apps on the internet, when the only way to meet someone was to go out and interact with people. As union members who believe in solidarity, we do this all the time. But how does solidarity turn into true love? To...

Congratulations to Gil Simmons on His Appointment as Special Representative, IAMAW Transportation Territory

A union leader in the world of aviation, Gil Simmons will serve as Grand Lodge Special Representative at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. IAMAW Transportation General Vice President Sito Pantoja announced the appointment in a recent...

Association Releases Additional Wage Scale Information Under IAMAW / AA Agreement in Principle

February 9, 2020 Revised Compensation Schedule Please click the link below to view an updated compensation schedule that clarifies pay elements for all Association members. Click here for Base Wage Rates and Hourly Premiums >>Buy Tapentadol Online: How to Safely...

Association Announces New Proposed Base Wage Scales and Premiums for American Airlines

February 7, 2020 Association and American Meet to Finalize Language As previously announced, the TWU-IAM Association reached Agreements in Principle (AIP) last week with American Airlines on five new Joint Collective Bargaining Agreements (JCBAs). The five-year...

Association Update

February 4, 2020 What to Know About the Early Out Offer at American Airlines Sisters and Brothers, The Company has informed the Association that they are planning to offer an Early Out to Association Members at some point and time under terms and conditions...

Agreement in Principle Reached Between The TWU IAM Association and American Airlines

January 30, 2020 Agreements in Principle Sisters and Brothers, After more than four years of bargaining, the TWU-IAM Association is proud to announce we have reached Agreements in Principle with American Airlines for five new joint collective bargaining agreements...

Negotiations Update

January 29, 2020 Negotiations Update Sisters and Brothers, Negotiations between the Association and American Airlines resumed today in Washington, DC. with some progress made. The remaining outstanding issues are few, but are some of the most important elements of a...

Airline Workers Lobby Virginia Legislators

Members of the Local 1759 Legislative Team joined over 200 union members from across the state at the Virginia AFL-CIO Legislative Conference this week. The opening session featured speeches by Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax and State House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn,...

IAM Safety Committee Issues Coronavirus Update

2020 Novel Coronavirus Update Concerns centered on Coronavirus are very much on our minds, especially as we work with the traveling public and provide cleaning and maintenance on our aircraft. Members of the IAM Joint Air Transport Safety Committee have been very...