May 12, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Contact: NMB Public Information Line -- (202) 692-5050

Re:  American Airlines and TWU Reach Agreement for Technical Specialists

Washington, D.C. -- The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that American Airlines and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) have reached a third tentative collective bargaining agreement: this time for the craft and class of Technical Specialists.

Mediation was guided by NMB Mediator Jack Kane.

Specific information regarding the contract or its provisions should be obtained directly from the parties.

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