More than 34,000 members of the TWU-IAM Association, a union alliance of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) at American Airlines, have overwhelmingly ratified contract extensions that greatly increase pay, quality of life and more.
The Association’s negotiating committees had reached tentative agreements with the carrier after roughly a month of negotiations. IAM Districts 141 and 142 represent mechanic and related, fleet service and related, and stores workers at American Airlines.
The two-year extensions, from Jan. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2027, includes:
• Average wage increase for covered employees in January 2025 ranging from 10.8% to 16.7% and 18% to 26% over the life of the extension.
• 3% out year increases in January 2026 and 2027 that also match the highest in the industry.
• Several non-economic quality of life issues were also addressed.
• Increases in License Pay, Skill Pay, and Crew Chief Pay.
• Increases in IAM National Pension Plan contributions.
• No concessions/givebacks.
“IAM members at American Airlines have more than earned this industry-leading contract,” said IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen. “By negotiating quickly and efficiently to get the increases our members deserve, we have again delivered on our commitment to continuously improve the lives of all airline workers.”
“The IAM is the world’s most powerful airline union because of our numbers, strength and solidarity,” said IAM Air Transport Territory Chief of Staff Edison Fraser. “Thanks to our success at American Airlines, airline workers across the industry will see further gains in future contracts.”
“American Airlines is successful because of the IAM members who operate the carrier each and every day,” said IAM Airline Coordinator Tom Regan. “This agreement shows once again that IAM representation is the best way for airline workers to get their fair share.
“We would like to sincerely thank our members at American for your support, strength, and solidarity leading up to this vote,” said IAM District 142 President and Directing General Chair John M. Coveny Jr. “We are proud that you have ratified this contract extension. You have earned this through your continuous hard work, professionalism, and dedication to your craft.”
“Your voices and commitment to ratify these proposals speaks volumes and carries tremendous weight,” said IAM District 141 President and Directing General Chair Mike Klemm. “This signifies that the right decisions were made considering the proposals, and further represents the times we live in today.”
After the IAM held in-person and virtual informational meetings on the extension, members voted electronically on the contracts.
The TWU-IAM Association, the largest union at the carrier, was formed after the merger of American Airlines and US Airways in 2012.
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