American is committed to reaching a new labor agreement that uses a collaborative problem-solving approach to labor negotiations in an effort to maintain a working relationship that emphasizes constructive debate and cooperation. To this end, the company is committed to open communication and a sincere effort to comprehend different points of view, particularly on disagreements that must be addressed and resolved. American will strive to achieve creative solutions to issues which are satisfactory to the interests of both parties.

Our negotiations will include specific proposals for workrules and contract provisions, and we are committed to creating opportunities for growth and job preservation for our Fleet Service Clerks, Stock Clerks, Ground School/Simulator Instructors and Simulator Technicians in recognition that we must reach a viable cost structure necessary to compete in the industry. To realize these goals, the company proposed and will continue to propose utilizing the collective bargaining process to:

• Agree upon a negotiating protocol that uses a collaborative, problem-solving approach. 
  

• Develop process language for the “Working Together” leadership model recognizing the need for employee involvement as a key contributor to improving business results.
  

• Modify the work rules relating to scheduling to better match staffing to workloads and schedules.
  

• Create opportunities for Joint Employees (Fleet Service Clerks, Stock Clerks (Stores), Ground School/Simulator Instructors and Simulator Technicians) to increase their earnings through a model that links higher wage rates to higher productivity and/or lower costs.
  

• Develop an outcome-based variable compensation system that rewards employees for meeting performance, productivity goals or other agreed-upon metrics.
  

• Address health, benefit and retiree costs through competitive, market-based benefit plans.
  

• Simplify and clarify contract language and applications.
  

WHO IS?
Fleet Service Clerks Job Description:  Fleet Service Clerks are responsible for transporting, loading and unloading cargo; cleaning and service cabin interiors; and de-icing and pushing-out towing aircraft (as well as all related guideman functions.) Number of employees: 12,884

Stock Clerks (Stores) Job Description: Stock Clerks are responsible for receiving, storing, distributing and organization of stock, equipment, supplies and materials for the maintenance and engineering organization. Number of employees: 1,296

Ground School/Simulator Instructors Job Description: Ground School/Simulator Instructors provide instruction, training and simulator scenarios for pilots and related flight employees. Number of employees: 149

Simulator Technicians Job Description: Simulator Technicians maintain the flight simulators and related flight training equipment at the Flight Academy. Number of employees: 86