I'm sure you all saw the "TWU-IAM Attendance Guidelines Arbitration Decision" that the Company put out (attached) via email to all employees. It was very bold of the Company to be so dismissive of the decision "The Attendance Guidelines (old policy) will remain in place with a few minor revisions". That sure makes it sound like they won - but - they did not - the Arbitrator clearly states that American did violate our JCBA.
While we saw significant gains, we didn't get all we wanted spelled out in the decision. However, there are still many "gray areas" that need to be explored and discussed.
Attached here is the full text version of the decision and the Company email that is their interpretation of what policy changes they are making to adhere to the decision. Our position is that the Company needs to re-write the policy, review with the Association, and then publish and follow. An email with 2 bullet points is ridiculous and does not comply with the Arbitator’s award.
More information will be posted about the content of a re-written policy and as the implementation process for the new policy rolls out.
