Last week, AJT MEC officers, committee chairs, and members joined ALPA staff during the first Regular MEC Meeting in San Antionio, Tex.

Last week, your Negotiating Committee met with the Company in Orlando, Fla. to continue working toward amending our collective bargaining agreement (CBA). During that session, Tentative Agreements (TAs) were reached on Section 24 Filling of Vacancies and Section 5 Lodging, Transportation and Meals, bringing the total number of sections TA’d since negotiations reopened in February to 19 of 31.

Last week, said goodbye to some of our office colleagues and friends. While this was difficult news, it was not unexpected based on our ongoing discussions with the Company.

Negotiations continued this week for a second consecutive session. During the most recent session, your Amerijet Master Executive Council (MEC) observed the process firsthand. Our role was intentionally hands-off, maintaining a supportive but non-participatory presence.

On behalf of your Negotiating Committee, we are happy to announce that we have officially begun bargaining under Section 6 of the Railway Labour Act. Both the Association and Company are planning to meet in person for a minimum of three days a week on alternating weeks to facilitate an efficient process.