Where Is The Afl-cio?

[Buck]

Was it the result of an arbitration?

[post="270843"][/post]​

The result was "dovetailing"... at least for the mechanics

A meshing of seniority across the board, without regard for station staffing etc...

 

[aafsc]

<_< Frankly aa, I feel Kasher's hands were tied by a contract that was disigned to screw the exTWA employee!!!And still is!!!!!!

[post="270904"][/post]​

We had the "protection dates" in our contracts for years before the TWA deal.

 

[aafsc]

The result was "dovetailing"... at least for the mechanics

A meshing of seniority across the board, without regard for station staffing etc...

[post="270915"][/post]​

I know that AirCal was dovetailed. But was there an arbitration or did the unions agree to dovetail on their own? I was hired after the AirCal merger.

 

[Buck]

I know that AirCal was dovetailed. But was there an arbitration or did the unions agree to dovetail on their own? I was hired after the AirCal merger.

[post="271044"][/post]​

As for the TWU and the mechanics I believe it was decided by the union.

 

[MCI transplant]

MCI, both unions agreed to binding arbitration. Kasher ruled!

That's the end all.

But you still have your lawsuit going, eh?

    This new ruling by the Supreme Court is very important to former TWA employees.

Please use this link to understand why and what you can now do. Click Here
 
       
           
        Civil Suit Information!

Here are the important dates of the schedule:

March 28 List of all witnesses due
May 1 Discovery completed
June 1 Dispositive Motions filed
Oct 11 Proposed joint final pretrial order filed
Oct 17 Joint final pretrial conference
Nov 7 Trial ( Jury )

 
   
         
Attn: Former TWA Employees who are now AA employees (Titles 1-5)

Re: Update on Lawsuit against AA/TWU and what we can do to support our case!

The case is proceeding through the discovery phase with our goal of proving to the court that our case has merit and should overcome AA/TWU's attempt to dismiss. Attorney is requesting that our case be certified as a "class action". Since the Title Groups have different collective bargaining agreements and the plaintiff in this particular case is a Title Ill (Fleet Service Clerk), legally the "class action" can only cover Title Ill.
However, rest assured, if we are successful, this case will serve as a "precedent", and AA/TWU no doubt will have to honor and apply it to all Title Groups!

Although there are no guarantees in the legal system, hopefully justice will prevail in our behalf. In the meantime, there are a few important things we all can do to help our cause.

1. If on the pay roll, you can file an Article 13 seniority Protest form since the Feb.
15, 2005 updated master seniority list in several locations place former TWA employees in IMPROPER sequence with an incorrect system wide seniority number. (See Jetnet - Policy and Procedures - People Reduction - TWU Seniority List - Must file by April 15, 2005.)

2. All Title Groups, whether on payroll or laid off can write a brief, respectful, letter to AA/TWU headquarters, requesting that they reconsider their position and honor our collective bargaining agreement rights. (Example and addresses will follow.)

In response to requests for donations to defer the legal expenses in our case, in the future we may announce an appropriate donation arrangement for those who wish to contribute.
As mentioned previously, there will be no obligation to do so.

Any future information of significance will be forthcoming. Thank you for you attention and support.

Former TWA employees vs. AA/TWU

Example of Letter: (May use your own wording)

I request that you reconsider your position and begin to honor the collective bargaining agreement rights of former TWA employees who are now AA employees (Titles I -5), covered by existing AA/TWU collective bargaining agreements. These rights include relocating to another station without having our occupational seniority reduced, "system protection", including collecting the special moving allowance of $12,500 (if seniority guidelines are met), and the right to be properly placed and numbered on the master seniority list. In doing so you will be "DOING THE RIGHT THING.", and will bring an end to the emotional and financial hardships endured by affected employees. Thank you.

TWU - Names

James C. Little Air Transport Director - TWU . International Vice President

Art Luby TWU Legal Counsel

TWU Addresses

Transport Workers Union of America 1791 Hurstview Dr.
Hurst, TX 76054

AA - Names

Gerald Arpey AA Chairman, Pres. And CEO

James Weel AA Directing Mgr. of Employee Relations

Gary Kennedy AA SVP and Gen!. Counsel (Chief Compliance OfficerBusiness Ethnics)

Jeffrey Brundage, AA SVP - Human Resources

Robin Dotson AA Managing Dir. Of Human Resources

AA - Addresses

Mailing Address:
American Airlines, Inc.
P. O. Box 619616 DFW Airport, TX 75261-9616

Physical Address:
American Airlines, Inc.
4333 Amon Carter Blvd.
Ft. Worth, TX 76155

NOTE: You can also personally deliver or send letter to your local station manager and union
   
           
  Attention: Former TWA Airline Mechanics, Plant Maintenance, Stock Clerks, Ground Service, and Fleet Service Clerks (Titles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Re: Major Layoffs in STL, MCIE, and possibly other locations.

American Airlines and the Transport Workers Union of America have not upheld your rights as set forth in the April 15, 2003, AA/TWU Collective Bargaining Agreement. If you are affected by a Reduction-in-Force, you should have the following rights:

1. "Bump" into another station with your established occupational seniority without having your seniority reduced Art.10e (Titles 1,2) Art.10d (Titles 3,4,5) Art 14a (All Titles)

2. System Protection, including the "special moving allowance" of $12,500 (if seniority guidelines are met for your Title Group) Arts. 42 and 44.

3. The right to be properly blended into the master system and station seniority lists.

Please note that in several stations former TWA employees are placed and numbered in incorrect sequence. This is a serious violation because if there is a future reduction in force, the company may lay off such employees in improper sequence! Also, some employees may be incorrectly targeted for displacement on the juniority list by incoming "bumping" employees.

Remember that you have the right to file a grievance to protest such violations and also you can notify AA Business Ethics (817-967-6923) to voice your concern since these violations are discriminatory and directed only toward former TWA employees. The incorrect seniority lists may constitute a "falsification of company records". Check Jet Net for your station list! Also, report any harassment by any company or union representative directed toward you because of being a former TWA employee or for desiring to initiate a grievance.

A former TWA Fleet Service Clerk has filed a civil lawsuit against AA and TWU regarding these violations. The attorney says that this case has merit and can become a "class action" if enough employees express interest. This lawsuit will attempt to cover "similarly situated employees" who were former TWA employees (now AA Title Groups 1-5) and that are covered by AA/TWU collective bargaining agreements and who were awarded their AA occupational seniority per the Kasher Seniority Arbitration Award of April 29, 2002.

Consequently, if you are interested you can access this website to leave your information which will be forwarded to the attorney. (no money or obligation required)
Also, the website will educate you on the several violations involved and the pertinent Articles of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and important statements by Arbitrator Kasher that support and uphold our rights!

Thank you

           
    For those employees who were unable to get the Employee Relocation Expense Statement so that they may file for the $12,500.00 that they are entitled to, here is a copy. Please print it and file it. If your new Manager of Supervisor refuses to sign it file a grievance immediately.     
           
  Any employee who has worked at Lambert should read this

I have just spoken to Denise Brock (636-366-4428). If anyone has suffered from cancer or skin cancer. Please call her or email her DBrock@alwayson-line.net . I have a link to her site as well. http://www.unww.info

The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act became effective July 31, 2001 that provides for a lump-sum payment of $150,000 and payment of medical expenses to workers, former workers and subcontractors who became ill as a result of their exposure to radiation, beryllium, or silica. Conditions covered under this program are: radiogenic cancers, beryllium diseases and chronic silicosis.

These chemicals were buried at St. Louis Airport Site (SLAPS). This is the fumes that are coming up through the ground grates on the ramp in concourse D. St Louis City officials have known about this and have ignored your health. She is meeting with the attorneys soon so please contact her ASAP. This would include airline employees and Dobbs workers.
 
           
  No matter where you are on the road!

Remember, The road we walk may seem long but we do not walk alone. God is always with us
   
  Remember, Only those who stand together will stand strong.

One person alone can not win the war.

[post="270910"][/post]​

<_< Thank you Hopeful! But I think we've all seen this information before!!!!!

 

[Bob Owens]

I know that AirCal was dovetailed. But was there an arbitration or did the unions agree to dovetail on their own? I was hired after the AirCal merger.

[post="271044"][/post]​

Aircal was TWU, thats why they dovetailed them. A reward for Brand loyalty.

I attended the first Integration meeting in Nashville. The topic came up that the dispatchers from TWA, who were already TWU, should be dovetailed because they were TWU however the IAM workers should be stapled.

 

[Boomer]

Another TWU cluster,

AirCal: dovetailed.

Reno Air: stapled.

TWA: dovetailed and stapled by location.
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A hard ratio would have been more fair to everyone concerned. Only with the TWU do your rights within the Union vary geographically.

 

[Bob Owens]

Another TWU cluster,

AirCal: dovetailed.

Reno Air: stapled.

TWA: dovetailed and stapled by location.
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A hard ratio would have been more fair to everyone concerned. Only with the TWU do your rights within the Union vary geographically.

[post="271371"][/post]​

Thats because thats the way the company wants it. And since Jim Little is of AA management stock he does what they want.

 

[Hopeful]

<_< Thank you Hopeful! But I think we've all seen this information before!!!!!

[post="271325"][/post]​

Yes we have!