A quick summary of major and noteworthy events since the start of negotiations.
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November 7, 2007
American Airlines and the TWU start formal Section 6 negotiations as outlined in the Railway Labor Act, which governs the collective bargaining process
October 29, 2007
The Company and TWU 542 (Dispatch) negotiating teams met today to discuss a variety of issues, including reviewing the metrics and associated costs for fuel conservation efforts. The teams also discussed and resolved additional outstanding non-bargaining related items. The negotiating teams will meet again on Dec. 18-20, 2007.
September 7, 2007
The Company and TWU 542 (Dispatch) negotiating committees met for three days to discuss potential performance metrics, including reviewing productivity, lost time, fuel planning and customer service, which may become the foundation for further discussions for a pay-for-performance structure. The discussions were robust and interactive with many ideas and suggestions given due consideration. The next meeting will primarily focus on exploring those potential pay-for-performance plans, and is scheduled for Oct. 1-2.
August 28, 2007
The TWU serves the company with official notice that they intend to exercise the early opener provision of the current collective bargaining agreement. The letter received today is simply the official notification required by the Railway Labor Act, which governs the collective bargaining process. The collective bargaining agreements contain an early opener provision that allow either party to begin discussion in the two-year window before the contract becomes amendable on May 1, 2008.
August 9, 2007
The Company and TWU 542 (Dispatch) negotiating committees spent several hours in constructive conversation this afternoon. Several elements of the TWU’s previous proposal were clarified and the balance of the discussion was focused on moving things forward. As a result of the discussion, the parties agreed to begin focusing on developing a possible pay-for-performance component and signed a letter of intent to begin the process. The next meeting will focus on exploring potential performance payout schemes and funding strategies, and is scheduled for Sept 4-6, 2007.
August 1, 2007
American and the TWU negotiating committees tentatively scheduled bargaining sessions for August 9 and September 4, 5 and 6, 2007.
July 24, 2007
During today’s negotiating session American provided a response to the TWU’s last proposal. It is apparent that, based on our discussion, our interests and expectations vary significantly. In an effort to bridge this gap American proposed that we retain an experienced facilitator to assist the parties in making progress toward a new agreement. The TWU showed little interest in facilitated discussions. The next bargaining session has not been scheduled.
June 29, 2007
AA and the TWU met in session at FSU. The company provided a formal proposal to the TWU committee. The TWU asked for clarification on several of the components of the proposal and then prepared a response. The Company received the response late in the afternoon from the TWU and after reviewing it and asking clarification questions, the parties decided to adjourn for the day and scheduled the next session for July 24, 2007.
June 15, 2007
AA and the TWU met in session at FSU. The TWU provided a comprehensive proposal which included an additional option for wage improvement. The company asked numerous questions to better understand the proposal and committed to provide a response at the next session, which is scheduled for June 29, 2007.
May 30, 2007
AA and the TWU met in session at FSU. The company provided a formal proposal to the TWU committee, which included a work schedule and wage modification. The parties discussed the proposal at length so as to better understand the content. The TWU committed to provide a response at our next session, which is scheduled for June 15, 2007.
May 1-2, 2007
American and TWU negotiating committees met Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss the possibility of exploring options for variable compensation and methods to fund compensation increases to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
January 18, 2007
After a review of the TWU’s last proposal, American suggested that the parties meet in a couple of months.
