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Thu, May 30, 2013

American Airlines Mechanics File For Election To Become Teamsters

Union Says Mechanics And Related Workers Seek Strong Representation

American Airlines mechanics and related workers filed for an election with the National Mediation Board (NMB) as part of a months-long effort to become Teamsters. The petition for an NMB election comes on the heels of a similar move by US Airways mechanics seeking Teamster representation who filed for their election earlier this month.

"Workers around the country have been under attack for years and we as American Airlines mechanics are no exception," said Bill Wheeler, a 26-year mechanic who traveled to Washington, DC for a press conference announcing the filing. "After enduring 20 years of concessions, outsourced jobs, bankruptcy, frozen pensions and an overall lack of respect, we are coming together to bring in the bargaining power of the Teamsters Union, which has the strongest record representing mechanics in our industry."

"From day one, this campaign has been about our craft standing up and fighting back against the rampant outsourcing and other abuses we've seen over the years," said Jim Witt, a 24-year AA mechanic from Los Angeles. "We've had enough and today with the Teamsters we are drawing a line in the sand. The Teamsters have the experience and power to stand up to management and restore the dignity of our profession."

AA mechanics and related employees launched their campaign in June of last year to seek industry-leading representation with the Teamsters. With over 11,000 mechanics and related nationwide, the workers teamed up with the Teamsters Airline Division and the Teamsters Aviation Mechanics Coalition (TAMC) to win majority support for the union.

"Today's election filing is a tremendous milestone for American Airlines mechanics who have built a powerful mechanic-led campaign for Teamster representation," said Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa. "Their determination despite the tough odds has led to this historic achievement and will lead to a strong future for mechanics and related at AA."

"For too long mechanics in the airline industry have seen jobs outsourced and standards plummet, comprising maintenance quality, workers' livelihoods and the safety of the flying public," said Capt. David Bourne, Director of the Teamsters Airline Division. "This impressive campaign for Teamster representation at America Airlines represents a huge step toward reversing this trend. The Teamsters Airline Division is proud to work with these mechanics in this historic effort."

American Airlines has been in bankruptcy since 2011, resulting in the downsizing of aircraft maintenance stations and furloughs targeting AA mechanics. Meanwhile, a bankruptcy judge recently approved AA's merger deal with US Airway, which will create the world's largest airline.

The Teamsters represent more than 80,000 workers in the airline industry in every craft and class, including 18,000 airline mechanics and related – more than any other union. If mechanics at AA and US Airways are successful in their Teamster drives, the Teamsters will represent more than 30,000 airline mechanics and related.

www.teamster.org

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