Timeline and Updates

A quick summary of major and noteworthy events since the start of negotiations.

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December 20, 2006
The TWU presented a modified comprehensive proposal to American at the Air Transport Division office in Hurst, TX.

December 19, 2006
American provided TWU with a summary of the company’s financial analysis on the cost of TWU’s proposal.

December 6, 2006
American presented TWU with a modified proposal; TWU requested a summary of the financial analysis that established the cost of the TWU’s proposal.

September 22, 2006
Negotiations continued at Flagship University.

September 20, 2006
American presented TWU with its opening proposal, including a bargaining protocol agreement proposal.

August 9-10, 2006
Joint American/TWU problem-solving training with the National Mediation Board was conducted in Washington, D.C.

June 28, 2006
American met with the TWU at Flagship University to review airline industry comparative data. American proposed joint training with the National Mediation Board, which was accepted by the TWU.

June 12, 2006
American and TWU met at the Air Transport Division office in Hurst, TX. The TWU presented its comprehensive opening proposal.

May 18, 2006
American responded to TWU‘s Section 6 opener notice, acknowledging its receipt and agreeing to meet on May 30, 2006.

May 11, 2006
The TWU notified American that it would like to exercise its option to begin negotiations under the Early Opener provision.