FORT WORTH (dpa-AFX) - The Teamsters Airline Division and the Teamsters Aviation Mechanics Coalition or TAMC announced that at many maintenance stations across the country, American Airlines mechanics and related workers have reached a majority of cards signed for Teamster representation.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents more than 80,000 workers throughout the airline industry in every craft and class, said that the Teamsters Union is nearing majority support throughout the system and is one step closer to filing for an election with the National Mediation Board. The union has received the majority of cards in Tulsa, OK, Fort Worth, TX, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Newark, NJ, Tampa, Atlanta, Washington, DC, Las Vegas, San Antonio, Phoenix, New York's Kennedy airport and DWH in Texas.
In September 2012, the American Airlines mechanics kicked off their campaign to seek industry-leading representation with the Teamsters Union. While facing the challenges of bankruptcy and a merger with US Airways, the American Airlines mechanics in conjunction with the TAMC and the Teamsters Airline Division have been working tirelessly to gain majority support for the union.
In addition, Teamster organizers, Teamster mechanics from other airlines, American Airlines mechanics and US Airways mechanics will engage in door-to-door canvassing over the weekend to gather even more cards.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents more than 80,000 workers throughout the airline industry in every craft and class, including 18,000 airline mechanics and related at 10 carriers - more than any other union.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents more than 80,000 workers throughout the airline industry in every craft and class, including 18,000 airline mechanics and related at 10 carriers - more than any other union.
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