LOCAL UPDATES
In Solidarity!
CWA-IBT passenger service agents at American Airlines are sending out an S.O.S: Save Our Scope.
During the twelfth round of negotiations between the CWA-IBT bargaining team and American Airlines management last week, the company proposed to pay industry wages so agents are not behind Delta and United Airlines. However, the company also proposed the scope and work rules also match Delta and United. Delta does not have a union and has no protection of scope while United's protections are not as strong as the CWA-IBT proposal. There are also concerns about technology at the airports and reservations.
Bargaining Update #13
Your CWA-IBT Association Bargaining Committee met with American Airlines management this week in our twelfth round of bargaining for a new contract. The Company presented the Union with a comprehensive proposal that includes wages, benefits, and open contract language. The Company presented proposals on: Article 3 Recognition and Scope Article 4 Groups and Classifications Article 5 Hours of Work Article 6 Customer Service Overtime Article 7 Reservations Overtime Article 9 Filling of Vacancies Article 14 Recall Article 15 Furlough Benefits Article 17 Leaves of Absence Article 18 Sick Leave Article 19 Holiday Vacation Article 20 Vacations Article 25 Grievance Procedure Article 26 System Board Article 27 Insurance Retirement Article 28 Retirement Plan Article 32 Call Monitoring Article 34 General and Miscellaneous Article 36 Compensation Article 37 Duration & Profit Sharing The Union responded to Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 15, 28, and 37. The Union was able to reach agreements in principle on Article 14 (Recall), Article 15 (Furlough), Article 28 (Retirement Plan), and Article 37 (Profit Sharing). The Company is true to the commitment of CEO Robert Isom to pay industry wages so American Airlines agents are not behind Delta and/or United, however the Company also wants to have the scope and work rules match Delta and United. As you may know, there is no union at Delta, so they have no protection. United does not have ratios of office and home-based representatives or a cap on when calls could be sent overseas, as we have in our contract. There are also concerns about technology at the airports. The Company does not believe we need a no furlough clause. Every member must participate in their Local's mobilizations to Save Our Scope. Contact your Local for more information. For more details, read the full bargaining update below: https://american-agents.org/news/american-airlines-bargaining-update-13
Notice of Election *Correction*
Nominations/ Membership Meeting
Its about that time again! Come on out and see what's currently going on in our Local and drop your nominations for the new Executive Board members.
To be sure that you stay in the know, make sure that your information is up to date. Email any updates to la.garner26@gmail.com
See you There!
It's Bargaining Time!
Piedmont Contract Negotiations begin November 4, 2023.
Here's your chance to tell us what you would like to see in a New Contract!
Scan the QR Code or visit CWA.org/piedmontbargainingsurvey to fill out the Survey by May 19,2023
New By-Laws for Local 13301
Its been a long time coming but here it is!
Check out the new proposed By-Laws for our local
Next Generation is a network of thousands of union members 35 and under in all districts and sectors who are mobilizing in support of CWA’s mission and goals. By contributing to CWA’s core programs—including CWA Strong, Human Rights, Organizing, and Political Action—and strengthening our ties with local, regional, and national allies, we are building a robust foundation for the future of the labor movement. Our work is spearheaded by a team of Lead Activists who guide and advocate for our members.
Above all, CWA Next Gen is helping young workers contribute their knowledge, energy, and commitment to CWA’s fight for economic and social justice. If you're a CWA member who is 35 or under and want to learn and lead, you belong in Next Gen.
Join us.
https://www.cwa-union.org/join-cwa-next-gen
Union Plus Scholarship
Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Applications are due by January 31, 2023! Get started here.
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Stay in the Know!
Keep up with all of the new bargaining updates by scanning the QR code or visiting CWA.org/AA
Bargaining Begins!
Bargaining between the CWA-IBT Association and American Airlines will kick off on October 4th, 5th, and 6th in Dallas.
In preparation for bargaining, our CWA-IBT Association Bargaining Committees have been meeting throughout the summer. They went through an intense negotiations training in Dallas in June. And over the past several weeks, they've been analyzing members' responses to the bargaining survey. The bargaining proposals that they will bring to the table are based on those survey responses.
The CWA Bargaining Committee includes:
Tom Gunning (BOS), President, CWA Local 1171
Tony Abrams (MIA), Executive Board Representative, CWA Local 3146
Quesaun Naugle (Chicago), President, CWA Local 4201
Tammy Scott (Reservations), President, CWA Local 3642 (Raleigh, NC)
James Womack (Reservations), CWA Local 6001 (Dallas, TX)
The IBT Bargaining Committee includes:
Tara Kelly (LAX)
Lynn Koch (PHX Res)
As front line workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, we risked our own health and made tremendous sacrifices at work--even extending our contract expiration--to help the company weather the crisis. Now is the time to stand together for the improvements we need and deserve!
The first step toward winning a fair contract is to stay informed. Our Bargaining Committees will share regular, accurate updates via email and text message. Make sure we have your personal email address and cell phone number by filling in this form. And share this message with co-workers who may not already be on our email and text list.
We will also post information on our Facebook page and at american-agents.org. We urge you to avoid unauthorized social media sources that may spread inaccurate information and rumors. Get the correct information first-hand from your local union officers, stewards, and the above online sources.
Together, we will fight for and win a fair contract that reflects our hard work and sacrifices over the last two years!
In unity,
CWA-IBT Association Bargaining Committees
PHL- Employee Bus Compliments/Complaints
Any issues with the Employee Lot buses, please text the following phone number with corresponding number of issue (please include bus number):
267-303-8220
1- Reckless/ Rude Driver
2- Long Wait
3- Overcrowding
4- Passed by Stop
5- Good Ride
Emails can also be sent to groundtransportation@phl.org
Change of Address
To change your address with the local, please go to the Contact page and fill out change of address form. This only changes your address with the union. Please be sure to update your address with the company through Jetnet or MyPiedmont.
CWA/ Company News
New Educational Opportunities with DeVry
Want to continue or complete your education with flexible learning paths? The DeVry University American Airlines Grant will help with just that. Created in partnership with our Employee Business Resource Groups, these $1000 grants are available to U.S. based team members with at least six months of employment at American.
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Barclays AAdvantage Cash Program
We are pleased to hear that Barclay’s AAdvantage Cash is able to extend their program to certain CWA-IBT employees for both Mainline and Regional (Envoy & Piedmont). CWA-IBT employees would include Customer Service Agents (CSA), Customer Service Coordinators (CSC), and Customer Assistant Representatives (CAR) working in the ticket counter and Kiosk locations. There will be a pilot test program and then gradual rollout to all domestic locations. Our pilot program is set to begin on June 1st, 2021 in 6 locations (CLE, MIC, AUS, BHM, LYH & FLG). Post-pilot, we plan to rollout to all domestic stations, beginning with HUB airports. More information to come!