American Airlines wins permanent court block against alleged disruption by mechanics

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

BUSINESS NEWS AUGUST 12, 2019 / 6:03 PM / UPDATED 21 MINUTES AGO

American Airlines wins permanent court block against alleged disruption by mechanics

(Reuters) - A U.S. federal court on Monday issued a permanent injunction against American Airlines Group Inc’s mechanics union, which the airline had accused of illegal slowdowns it said had devastated its operations during the peak summer travel season.

The judgment, issued in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, made permanent an earlier order against the TWU-IAM Association demanding the workers stop interfering in American’s operations.

American filed a lawsuit in May against the union group after stalled contract negotiations that were being overseen by a federal mediator.

At the time, American said alleged disruption by the mechanics had caused hundreds of flight cancellations and even more maintenance delays.

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1. An appeal? I didnt see if there would be any

The new order, issued by Senior District Court Judge John McBryde, is the latest turn in a months-long battle between American Airlines and the Transport Workers Union and the International Association of Machinists.

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2. How many Trump judges?

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3. Court: 4 Reagan, 2 Bush I, 2 Clinton, 4 Bush II, 5 Trump judges

only 2 judges on this court were appointed by the party that holds the majority of votes in the US today. The whole COURT seems illegitimate. Can we believe any decision this court issues?

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4. How do you enforce a 'block' against careful, thorough repair and maintenance?

As many planes as have trouble these days, techs don't have the luxury to work quickly and overlook important details.

I wouldn't want to fly on that airline knowing they encourage sloppy, hurried work.