Air Local 512

Weekly Update

April 19, 2019

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Our negotiation mediation sessions continue this coming week at Fort Lauderdale. It is the time for American Airlines to reverse its course on seeking to decimate our Scope language. The definition of our "Core Work', is everything we do now and have been doing since this airline has existed. It is not a hard concept to understand, but the Company finds many ways to ignore it.

Many would question if the Company is willing to reverse its course? The answer is they can't afford not in this situation. How can they justify the need if they are making billions in revenue?  It's time for the Company to step up and do right by its employees.

 We understand the frustration is growing, but those in social media calling to vote something that's not finished is not the way to go — calling to see a proposal where many items that the company has not responded and is waiting to be discussed is not the way to go. Our members deserve more than bullet points from the Company; they deserve a contract with actual language that specifies precisely everything they are offering, and as of now, it has not been placed on the table.

Social Media is an excellent tool to communicate with our members, but please be careful with the misinformation on several topics with regards to negotiations from people who are not involved. They can afford to be careless with the information and have no responsibly if they are wrong. Your Union holds that responsibly on the information they provide.

The AA Should Care Campaign continue to move in the right direction; please continue to support and share it.  The TWU International Air Division Locals fully support the campaign, with more material to be released soon to make the public aware of our situation.

We held training this week at Local 512 for newly appointed stewards. All topics covered to regards to their duties and responsibilities. We like to thank them for stepping up and getting involved. We also want to thank everyone who continues to support their local.

Earlier this week, our EAP representatives Louie Trevino, Drew Catania and all other representatives from across the entire system attended the EAP Meeting at TWU Local 513 in DFW. Our entire 512 EAP team are readily available if anyone is in need of assistance.

On April 30th and May 09, 2019, we will distribute TWU Local 512 water bottles. The distribution will be at the new bid room at K7, AA Cargo and Midnight soon TBA. In our membership meetings, the TWU Local 512 Picnic to be held on July 24, 2019, at Centennial Park in Addison Illinois from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All information will be posted soon, all members and retirees welcome.

Our TWU Local 512 Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success, forty-three kids signed up, and along with their families, we had about ninety people at the hall. We provided baskets for all kids, coloring station, face painting, drink, snacks and a special visit from Peter Rabbit. A special thanks to everyone who donated items and our officers who gave their time to make this event very special. We will continue with our internal organizing on getting more of our members involved with their local.

512 Strong

Juan Elvira

President

TWU Local 512

Jelvira@twulocal512.org

(847)956-6996

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