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, will soon vote on well-deserved pay, pension, license and other premium increases.
The Association’s negotiating committees 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 proposed extension, 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.
“The IAM continues to negotiate agreements that are fundamentally changing the landscape of the entire airline industry,” said IAM Air Transport Territory General Vice President Richie Johnsen. “By continuing to win contracts that push wages and retirement security to new heights, we are lifting every worker and community that makes the world move.”
“Our negotiating committee showed up ready to achieve the pay, pension, license increases along with other premium increases that our members deserve – and they have delivered,” said IAM Airline Coordinator Tom Regan. “These increases at American Airlines are great news for the entire airline industry and every worker who deserves to be compensated fairly for their labor.”
“IAM members are the people who make American Airlines run every single day,” said IAM District 142 President and Directing General Chair John M. Coveny Jr. “This agreement is a testament to our negotiating committee and the dedication of our skilled membership.”
“The IAM is delivering well-deserved wage increases for every member at American Airlines,” said IAM District 141 President and Directing General Chair Mike Klemm. “Our strength and solidarity has never been more powerful, and we’re continuing to make history with every agreement in the airline industry.”
In the coming weeks, IAM representatives will schedule in-person and virtual meetings to explain the agreement and voting process to members.
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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