Please read attached Association Update for July 2, 2019. The Court hearing was yesterday in Fort Worth, both parties testified and after the transcript is finished both parties will submit briefs. The briefs will be sent to the Judge and his decision on the case will take about 30 days. Until further notice you will continue to see the TRO and Notice being passed out and discussed at work by our Stewards and Officers. All Members must comply with the TRO. Thank You.
Brothers and Sisters,
Monday July 1, the TWU/IAM Association and the partner unions, TWU and IAM, defended against charges by American Airlines that our members (who are their employees) were engaged in activities not permitted under the Railway Labor Act. A ruling by the Federal court in the Northern District of Texas is expected within 30 days.
The Temporary Restraining Order or TRO remains in effect until a further ruling by the court.