Air Local 512

Weekly Update

May 24, 2019

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

On May 21, American Airlines filed for an injunction against the TWU/IAM Association accusing the unions of encouraging its members to engage in illegal slowdowns. The Company went on to say that this encouragement is to apply pressure on American in negotiations.

The Company cited several association bulletin communications, a few locals, lodges, podcasts and social media postings in their filing. They pointed out phrases such as "Contract Now, do your Job, It will be a long hot summer, and so on."

What is not so surprising is that the Company has been trolling social media for their information. Please take caution when you post issues regarding work, new court dates set for early June. We will provide more information as it develops throughout its course.

The Association responded that "It is unfortunate that American Airlines has chosen to abandon negotiating with its employees and instead go straight to federal court." The Company's allegation is yet to be proven in a court of law, and it is pure speculation on their part. They should stay focus on returning to the bargaining table and negotiating a fair contract.

The Company decided to implement partially concerning Memorial Day, as a holiday. For members who work, have the day off or on vacation will be provided with (8) hours of straight pay and those who work the holiday 1 1/2 times for all hour’s work. Anyone who is on IOD for less than thirty days will be HO, and more than thirty days will be unpaid, anyone who calls in sick will changed to HO.

In our monthly Accident Prevention Committee meeting, we were provided with an overview of this month's safety stand down and also supplied with April's injury report along with a discussion on up and coming fire drills. Our conversation continued with all OSHA complaints, and company responses are to be handed directly to TWU officers. Summer is approaching, and we will be concentrating on distracted driving. Please do not drive and try to view your Rover handheld devices, take the time to pull over your tractor and view. Please follow all rules of the road, Company policy, and procedures. Your safety is the up-most important, and we want you to enjoy your summer without any incidents.

This weekend, AirCheck will start with their power washing schedule in the bagroom and continue through mid-July. The Company will review the Local's request of providing access to the web-based lightning detection system to our members so they can view coming storms in the surrounding area at the airport.

We like to thank everyone who attended this month's membership meetings. It was amazing to see so many members who take time from their busy schedule to attend.

The Executive Board at TWU Local 512, wishing you a safe and happy Memorial Day,

512 Strong

Juan Elvira

President

TWU Local 512

Jelvira@twulocal512.org

(847)956-6996

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