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Settlement on 55/5 Plan and Retiree Travel

Settlement on 55/5 Plan and Retiree Travel

06 Jul, 2017

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Settlement on 55/5 Plan and Retiree Travel

We are pleased to announce that a settlement has been reached between the CWA/IBT Association and American Airlines regarding the 55/5 Plan for passenger service employees. Last September, the CWA/IBT filed a grievance against American, which was planning to discontinue retiree travel for employees who were at least 55 and had completed at least 5 years of service at the time of retirement.

Settlement on 55/5 Plan and Retiree Travel

Update: New Uniforms Selection Process for American Airlines

Update: New Uniforms Selection Process for American Airlines

22 Jun, 2017

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Update: New Uniforms Selection Process for American Airlines

Our CWA-IBT Passenger Service Employee Association has documented the negative impacts of new uniforms since they were introduced last September, and management is taking the issue seriously. Our union is working with American Airlines management to ensure that future uniforms address agents' concerns.

Update: New Uniforms Selection Process for American Airlines

UPDATE: Call Center Legislation Gains Momentum

UPDATE: Call Center Legislation Gains Momentum

14 Jun, 2017

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UPDATE: Call Center Legislation Gains Momentum

The CWA-backed U.S. Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act saw positive momentum as a result of our collective efforts. To date, we’ve collected more than 26,000 petition signatures in person and online. If you haven’t signed your name yet, you can still add it

UPDATE: Call Center Legislation Gains Momentum

"Boot Camp" Training in Dallas Inspires American Organizers

"Boot Camp" Training in Dallas Inspires American Organizers

14 Jun, 2017

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"Boot Camp" Training in Dallas Inspires American Organizers

In May, four CWA members from American Airlines attended a two-day training session in Dallas for internal organizers. One take-away: "if we don't get everyone else unionized, it will end up hurting us."

"Boot Camp" Training in Dallas Inspires American Organizers

American Agents Win in Puerto Rico's Legislature

American Agents Win in Puerto Rico's Legislature

13 Jun, 2017

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American Agents Win in Puerto Rico's Legislature

When American Airlines workers in Puerto Rico realized that an essential aspect of their contract was in jeopardy as a result of outdated laws, CWA Local 3140 joined with Transportation Workers Union (TWU) Local 501 to make sure the legislature addressed the problem.

American Agents Win in Puerto Rico's Legislature

Pressures Mount in America's Airports

Pressures Mount in America's Airports

13 Jun, 2017

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Pressures Mount in America's Airports

With the arrival of the summer travel season, planes are now more crowded, weather is more unpredictable, and passengers are taking out their frustrations on agents.

Pressures Mount in America's Airports