Archive April 2010

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Mediation Update - 04/23/10


The negotiation committees have scheduled mediation conferences on the following dates.

Stores - May 5 thru May 7, 2010
Technical Specialist - May 7 thru May 9, 2010
Mechanic & Related – April 29 thru May 10, 2010

Fraternally,
Don Videtich
International Representative

Mediation Update 04/14/10

The National Mediation Board announced on April 14 that bargaining between the Transport Workers Union and AMR will resume while the Board continues to consider the TWU's and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants' requests for release.

The Board also announced that American Eagle and American Airlines will be treated and considered for release as two independent parties, meaning the NMB could elect to release or deny either party at their discretion.

Simulator Technicians and Flight Instructors Update - 04/01/10

The Flight Groups representing Simulator Technicians, Ground School and Simulator Pilot Instructors met on March 31, and April 1, 2010 at the Flagship University in Fort Worth TX. In attendance were federal mediator Terri Brown, Tim Gillespie International Rep. Nate Pike, Earl Smith, Dave Hall, and Jim Fudge. Representing the company were Jim Weel, Asok Ghoshal, Jim Tipton, John Jernigan and Rick Padgett. The company presented a proposal for the remaining open articles for both contract groups. After a review of the economics of the company’s proposal the committee recommended to reject the offer.

No future dates have been scheduled at this time by Terri Brown. Updated negotiation information will be given as it becomes available.

Fraternally,
Jim Fudge
President  Local 541