Bargaining Update #16
November 21, 2023
The CWA-IBT Association Bargaining Committee met with American Airlines management last week in bargaining for a new contract.
We were able to make progress and are getting close to an agreement, however, most of the important issues are still on the table, including protection and wages. Our mobilization efforts are
working so keep the pressure up.
Click here to view photos from the November 14 & 15 informational pickets.
The next mobilization dates are scheduled for the week of December 4th.
Additionally, we had discussions regarding the webcam that was sent out to
trial locations. We confirmed that this is not for any interactions with
customers, only for meetings with supervisors and managers. There is not a
strict dress code, so it is acceptable to wear t-shirts or similar attire. There will be more direction on the use of the webcam.
Contact your local to participate in the mobilization efforts for the next bargaining as this is a very important time. Stay informed and share information with fellow members. Follow us on Facebook.com/AmericanAgentsConnected where you can like and share our updates and other bargaining related content. And share your Solidarity Selfies and group photos with us at info@american-agents.com. Be sure to include your name and station, as well as your message of solidarity.
Bargaining Update #15
November 6, 2023
Your CWA-IBT Association Bargaining Committee met with American Airlines management last week in bargaining for a new contract. All outstanding proposals were discussed. We are making progress on some items such as overtime, filing of vacancies, leaves of absence and grievance procedure; however, wages, benefits and job protections are still open. We are facing concessions for reservations in Scope.
We are nearing the end of bargaining, so your help and support is needed now more than ever. There are mobilization activities at several airports scheduled within the next few weeks. Please make an effort to attend. Contact your Local for information on dates and time. (RDU RES will be at RDU Airport on November 14th for informational picketing--More details to follow.) It is crucial for members to participate in mobilization activities to send a clear message to the Company that it’s time for a contact that protects our jobs and provides comparable wages and benefits in the airline industry.
Healthcare update: The Bargaining Committee met with the Company
to make them aware of the problems members are experiencing with
Surgery Plus. The Company has decided to postpone the expansion of
Surgery Plus for joint and spine cases. This was announced this past Friday.
Now is the time to participate in your Local's mobilizations to Save
Our Scope and show your support for a fair contact. Stay informed and
share information with fellow members. Follow us on
Facebook.com/AmericanAgentsConnected where you can like and
share our updates and other bargaining related content. And share your Solidarity Selfies and group photos with us at info@american-agents.com. Be sure to include your name and station, as well as your message of solidarity.
Bargaining Update #14
October 23, 2023
Your CWA-IBT Association Bargaining Committee met with American Airlines management again this week to bargain for a new contract. The Union presented the Company with a response to the Company's comprehensive proposal which includes wages, benefits, and open contract language. The Union presented a counter proposal for wages and benefits and open contract items such as Scope.
There were discussions between the Company and the Union over all remaining issues and there was some progress made on some of the proposals on Scope, though many articles still remain. All Scope articles in reservations are still under discussion and the Company has not moved on furlough protections. More and more work of the future will be automated or utilize Artificial Intelligence. We need to make sure we are part of the future.
We will return the bargaining table next Tuesday, October 31, and hope to
make progress on the remaining articles. The Union is committed to fighting
for a fair contract that addresses wages, mandatory overtime, benefits, and
job protections. It is important for all members to stand united behind the
Bargaining Committee to send a clear message to the Company that it’s time
for a contract that protects our jobs and provides comparable wages and
benefits in the airline industry. Please make sure anything you post reflects that message.
Now is the time to participate in your Local's mobilizations to Save Our Scope and show your support for a fair contact. Contact your Local for more information. Stay informed and share information with fellow members. Make sure we have your personal email address and cell phone number by filling in this form. Follow us on Facebook.com/AmericanAgentsConnected where you can like and share our updates and other bargaining related content. And share your Solidarity Selfies and group photos with us at info@american-agents.com. Be sure to include your name and station, as well as your message of solidarity.
Bargaining update #13
September 18, 2023
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:
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Article 3 Recognition and Scope
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Article 4 Groups and Classifications
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Article 5 Hours of Work
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Article 6 Customer Service Overtime
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Article 7 Reservations Overtime
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Article 9 Filling of Vacancies
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Article 14 Recall
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Article 15 Furlough Benefits
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Article 17 Leaves of Absence
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Article 18 Sick Leave
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Article 19 Holiday Vacation
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Article 20 Vacations
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Article 25 Grievance Procedure
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Article 26 System Board
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Article 27 Insurance Retirement
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Article 28 Retirement Plan
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Article 32 Call Monitoring
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Article 34 General and Miscellaneous
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Article 36 Compensation
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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.
(See this chart to compare protections).
Every member must participate in their Local's mobilizations to Save Our Scope. Contact your Local for more information.
Share this image on social media to show American Airlines that CWA-IBT members
are united in their fight for a contract that secures both fair pay and job security.
Our next bargaining session is scheduled for October 17-19, and we are working with
the Company to secure more dates in the future.
Stay informed and share information with fellow members. Make sure we have your personal email address and cell phone number by filling in this form. Follow us on Facebook.com/AmericanAgentsConnected where you can like and share our updates and other bargaining related content. And share your Solidarity Selfies and group pictures with us at info@american-agents.com.
Your CWA-IBT Association Bargaining Committee met with American Airlines management this week in our eleventh round of bargaining for a new contract.
The Union and the Company exchanged proposals on:
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Article 6 Overtime-Customer Service
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Article 9 Filling of Vacancies
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Article 15 Furlough Benefits
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Article 17 Leaves of Absence
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Article 18 Sick Leave
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Article 34 General Miscellaneous.
Research economists from CWA and IBT joined our Bargaining Team this session to help both sides understand the economic portion of the contract and to analyze the information used by American Airlines to determine the cost of some proposals. The discussion was intense, however we are making some progress, but not enough to reach an agreement on the articles. We informed the Company we need more bargaining sessions.
The Company still has not responded to the Union’s changes to Article 3, Recognition and Scope, which we made back in October. This crucial article provides job security. We must first reach an agreement on Scope in order to bargain the economic portion of the contract, which includes wages, insurance, overtime pay, holiday, among other benefits.
It’s clear it is time to stop the stAAll!
Our next bargaining session is scheduled for September 12-14. Please send photos and videos of your participation in the informational picketing planned for August 15th to info@american-agents.com. If you are unable to attend one of the actions, please send us a photo with your message to the company to share on social media. Members should only participate on their off-duty time. You may participate before or after your shift or on non-paid time. Do not call out and participate.
In Unity,
CWA Agents
Bargaining update #12
Local 3642 has a red-out and at RDU Res Cafeteria
July 18, 2023
On Tuesday, July 18, CWA Local 3642 had another wear red Tuesday in support of our CWA-IBT bargaining team. Our membership showed their unity in wearing red to work and helping us post photos displaying our determination for higher wages and quality of worklife. In addition to wearing red clothing members also wore red sunglasses to pose for photos.
Our HBR reps also sent in many selfies. Your support is greatly appreciated and demonstrates to management a unified solidarity throughout our CWA membership. Please keep it up and we'll let you know when the next mobilization day will take place.
Bargaining update June 29, 2023
Our CWA-IBT Association Bargaining Committee met with American Airlines management last week in our ninth round of bargaining for a new contract. Our bargaining teams exchanged proposals with the company on several articles, including:
Article 5, Hours of Service
Article 6, Overtime-Customer Service
Article 9, Filling of Vacancies
Article 13, Voluntary Furlough
Article 15, Furlough Benefits
Article 17, Leaves of Absence
Article 18, Sick Leave
Article 20, Vacations
The two sides reached a tentative agreement on Article 13, Voluntary Furlough. Our teams have proposed many changes to improve working conditions for members. It is difficult to reach agreement on some of the articles because the company is not moving. For example, they have not responded to our proposal on Article 3, Recognition and Scope. But we do expect to see their response in the next round of bargaining. This article is so important because it defines your protected work in the future, so we will put in whatever time it takes to get a fair agreement.
At the same time, we cannot agree on the articles that have an economic component until we start to negotiate the economics of the contract. We have made a strategic decision to leave the economics (including wages) until the end, which is quite common in negotiations.
Get Involved, Stay Informed
It was great to see the support from so many members for the Bargaining Committee last week. Check out all the photos in the post below. Our bargaining teams AND the company took note of the turnout for mobilization activities at so many stations and centers. Continue to wear your wing pins and check in with your stewards or local officers about upcoming mobilization plans.
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 lists.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook.com/AmericanAgentsConnected where you can like and share our updates and other bargaining related content. And share your Solidarity Selfies and group pictures with us at info@american-agents.com. We'll post them on Facebook.com/AmericanAgentsConnected.
Our next round of bargaining begins on July 18.
In unity,
CWA Agents
Wear Red CWA-IBT Promo Day--June 20
Bargaining update # 9
May 26, 2023
Our CWA-IBT Association Bargaining Committee met with American Airlines management last week in our eighth round of bargaining for a new contract. The discussion was productive and the two sides exchanged proposals on the following articles:
Article 5, Hours of Service
Article 6, Overtime-Customer Service
Article 14, Recall
Article 15, Furlough Benefits
Article 18, Sick Leave
Article 20, Vacations
Article 34, Call Monitoring
We are continuing to focus a lot of energy on Article 6, Overtime-Customer Service, in an effort to meet the needs of our members for work-life balance while also responding to the needs of our customers. The main area of disagreement is mandatory overtime. Our union bargaining teams proposed changes to Article 5, Hours of Service, at the first round of bargaining last October, and the Company responded to our proposal last week. We will continue to make reaching a good agreement on these issues a priority.
We are still waiting on the Company to respond to our proposal on Article 3, Recognition and Scope. This article is very important because it defines your protected work in the future. We have made a complex proposal for consideration. While we are trying to work through the language as quickly as possible, each article is important and requires time to resolve.
The Company has taken note of increasing member involvement in our mobilization efforts. We need to step up the mobilization, especially as we move on to the crucial economic issues.
Stay Informed, Get Involved!
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 lists.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook.com/AmericanAgentsConnected where you can like and share our updates and other bargaining related content. Check in with your stewards or local officers to find out about mobilization actions at your station or center. And share your Solidarity Selfies and group pictures with us at info@american-agents.com. We'll post them on Facebook.com/AmericanAgentsConnected.
Our next round of bargaining will take place June 20-22.
In unity,
CWA Agents
May 16, 2023
RDU Res Unites as CWA Local 3642 Members Stand Together for Work/Life Balance and FAAir
PAAy!
Res Agents strut their stuff on Wear Red Tuesday to support the CWA-IBT Bargaining Team!
Bargaining update #8
April 17, 2023
Our CWA-IBT Association Bargaining Committee met with American Airlines management last week in our seventh round of bargaining for a new contract.
The two sides exchanged proposals on the following articles:
Article 6: Overtime-Customer Service
Article 7: Overtime-Reservations
Article 9: Filling of Vacancies
Article 18: Sick Leave
Article 19: Holiday Vacation
Article 20: Vacations
A tentative agreement was reached on the language in Article 7: Overtime-Reservations and Article 19: Holiday Vacation, but not on the economic portions of those articles. Therefore, these two articles will now be held for the economics portion of bargaining.
The following articles are still open:
Article 3: Recognition and Scope
Article 4: Groups/Classifications
Article 5: Hours of Service
Article 6: Overtime-Customer Service
Article 9: Filling of Vacancies
Article 17: Leaves of Absence
Article 18: Sick Leave
Article 20: Vacations
Article 24: Shift Definitions and Premiums
Article 25: Grievance Procedure
Article 26: System Boards of Adjustment
Article 27: Insurance, Retirement, and Other Benefits
Article 28: Retirement Plan
Article 29: Training, Travel Pay, and Meal Per Diem
Article 31: Part-Time Employees
Article 32: Call Monitoring
Article 34: General and Miscellaneous
Article 36: Compensation
Article 37: Duration
As you can see, we have a long way to go, but our Bargaining Teams are committed to fighting for gains in every one of these articles. They need members' visible support to demonstrate to the company that we are all in this fight together. Recently, thousands of members signed the petition about the unilateral door closing policy and hundreds of members have sent us their solidarity selfies, all of which has been noticed by management. Actions like these show the company that members are aware of what's happening in bargaining and are willing to take action to win a fair deal.
Stay Informed, Get Involved
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 lists.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook.com/AmericanAgentsConnected where you can like and share our updates and other bargaining related content. Look for and use the hashtag #FairPayAA.
Check in with your stewards or local officers to find out about mobilization actions at your station or center. And share your Solidarity Selfies and group pictures with us at info@american-agents.com. We'll post them on Facebook.com/AmericanAgentsConnected.
Our next round of bargaining will take place May 16-18.
In unity,
American Agents Connected
CWA-IBT Bargaining Update #7
March 15, 2023
Our CWA-IBT Association Bargaining Committee met with American Airlines management last week in our sixth round of bargaining for a new contract.
The two sides exchanged proposals on the following articles:
Article 7, Overtime-Reservations
Article 9, Filling of Vacancies
Article 12, Reductions in Force
Article 25, Grievance Procedure
Article 26, System Boards of Adjustment
Article 30, Safety and Health
The bargaining has been difficult because our Bargaining Teams are fighting for improvements in these articles, but the company is standing their ground. Nonetheless, the two sides reached tentative agreements on Article 12, Reductions in Force and Article 30, Safety and Health.
To make real gains at the bargaining table, we must increase the pressure on the company. How do we do that? Members at every station and center must show unity and solidarity with the Bargaining Teams. It's the only way to move the company on the issues that are important to members, like giving us the work-life balance that we all deserve.
Check in with your stewards or local officers to find out about mobilization actions at your station or center. And share your Solidarity Selfies and group pictures with us at info@american-agents.com. We'll post them on Facebook.com/AmericanAgentsConnected.
Our next round of bargaining will take place April 4-7.
Profit-Sharing Update
For the purpose of determining profit-sharing payments, the quarter ending this month (March 2023) will replace last year’s first quarter, when there was no profit for the Company. American Airlines reports that it is on track to see a profit in Q1 this year and final numbers will be calculated for profit sharing soon, with a possible payout in May 2023. However, employees should be aware that no specifics have been decided yet, and CWA-IBT will provide more information as soon as it is available.
Solidarity Alert
CWA-IBT Association bargaining teams alongside
APFA bargaining team, March 8, 2023 Our Bargaining
Teams met up with the bargainers for the Association
of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) last week in
Dallas. They have been in bargaining for three years
and just gave their economic proposal to the
company last week. We agreed to support each other
as we fight for fair contracts for agents and flight
attendants at AA.
Stay Informed, Get Involved
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 lists.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook.com/AmericanAgentsConnected where you can like and share our updates and other bargaining related content. Look for and use the hashtag #FairPayAA.
In unity,
American Agents Connected
Mobilization: How we can support our CWA-IBT Bargaining Team?
During the first few rounds of bargaining, hundreds of members showed their support for our Bargaining Teams by sending us selfies and group pictures with their co-workers. Our message was loud and clear: We are united and ready to fight for the fair pay, affordable health care, and job security that we deserve.
Let's build on that momentum as we head into the next rounds of bargaining.
Here's how you can get involved:
1. Save this image and then upload it as your Facebook profile picture from Tues-
day through Thursday. You can also share it on your Instagram or Twitter feeds.
2. Continue to show your support by taking a selfie or a group picture with your
co-workers and emailing it to us at info@American-Agents.com. Be sure to include
your name and work location in the email. We'll share the photos on social media
throughout the week.
3. If you post your selfie or group shot on your own social media accounts, whether it's Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, use the hashtag #AAFairPay so we can see and share your posts.
4. Follow us on Facebook where you can like and share our updates and other bargaining related content. And follow CWA on Twitter and Instagram, where we'll be sharing updates as well. Show our Bargaining Teams, our fellow members, and the company that we're standing together for a fair deal!
In unity,
American Agents Connected
CWA-IBT Bargaining Update #4
Jan 24, 2023
Our CWA-IBT Association Bargaining Committee met with American Airlines management on January 17-19 in our third round of bargaining for a new contract. The two sides exchanged proposals on the following articles:
Article 6, Overtime Customer Service
Article 7, Overtime Reservations
Article 9, Filling of Vacancies
Article 23, Uniforms
Article 25, Grievance Procedure
Article 26, System Board of Adjustment
We reached a tentative agreement on Article 23, Uniforms. The new language provides an increase in the allowance for uniforms and staggers the mandatory purchase of uniforms for new hires.
Our Bargaining Committees are working hard to address the overtime issues in an effort to improve the work-life balance for all members.
Our bargaining schedule is as follows:
January 31-February 2
February 14-16
March 7-9
April 4-6
May 16-18
June 20-22
Remember, in order to win a strong contact, every member must get involved to show our unity and support for the bargaining teams. Wear your pins, make a sign, and take a group photo at your station. Send your photos to us at info@american-agents.com.
Stay informed about our progress in bargaining as well as mobilization activities. 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 lists.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook.com/AmericanAgentsConnected where you can like and share our updates and other bargaining related content. Look for and use the hashtag #FairPayAA.
In unity,
American Agents Connected
Do you know if Local 3642 has your correct contact information?
As 2023 progresses CWA and Local 3642 will have quite a bit of important information to share with you on bargaining and other matters. Once a tentative agreement is reached, CWA National will need to send out (via USPS) an electronic pin number so that you can vote on the contract.
Please be sure that we have your correct physical and non-AA email address on file. You can email us at localcwa3642@gmail.com. Include your name as the company has it listed and your employee number. We cannot use a Facebook or phone alias. It would also be beneficial to include your phone contact in the event there were questions concerning the address.
Please do this as soon as possible so that we can keep you informed and you're able to vote on the contract.
Thank you,
Your Local 3642 E-board
Local 3642 dresses up to support bargaining committee
Describe your image
Bargaining Began on Oct. 4, 2022
Local 3642 Members Sported their Red in Support
From the final bargaining planning meeting in Pittsburgh
Bargaining between CWA-IBT & AA
for a New CBA Begins October 4
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 the bargaining 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)
Back Row: James Womack, Jarla Evans
(CWA District 3 Staff), Anetra Session
(CWA District 6 Staff), Chris Peifer
(CWA Attorney), Tony Abrams, Tammy
Scott, Que Naugle Back Row: James
Womack, Jarla Evans (CWA District 3
Staff),
Front Row: Marge Krueger (CWA
Chairperson), Tom Gunning, Lynn Koch,
Tara Kelly, Nate Gushi (IBT Business
Agent), Kim Barboro (IBT Chairperson),
Greg Vandagriff (IBT Business Agent)
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. Share this message with co-workers who may not already be on our email 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
YOUR BARGAINING COMMITTEE INCLUDES:
American Airlines passenger service agents are represented by the CWA/IBT Passenger
Service Employee Association. Our collective bargaining agreement became amendable
on December 1, 2020. In anticipation of the bargaining process next year, the CWA
representatives to the joint bargaining committee were elected at the CWA Convention in
Las Vegas in July of 20. Learn about the members of the team below.
PRESIDENT OF LOCAL 1171 -- TOM GUNNING
Tom (BOS) has been in the airline industry for 37 years. He started at Piedmont
Airlines in 1982 and has worked at BOS, JFK, and TPA airports. He was elected to
the previous bargaining committee and has served as president of Local 1171
since 2011. He lives north of Boston with his wife and daughter and is an avid
New England Patriots fan.
VICE PRESIDENT OF LOCAL 3140 -- TONY ABRAMS
Tony (MIA) is the current Vice President of local 3140. Although he is new to
the bargaining team, he has 25-plus years of experience in the airline
industry. Tony works as a station trainer at MIA. He appreciates the chance
to bargain for a fair and reasonable contract for his fellow agents.
PRESIDENT OF LOCAL 3642 -- TAMMY SCOTT
Tammy, a veteran American Airlines' employee with over 24 years on the job,
has worked in every department in reservations, as well as a trainer. In addition
to being elected 3642 President in March 2021, Tammy has been a
Shop Steward since the merger and looks forward to serving the
needs of all passenger service agents in her role on the bargaining
committee.
