American Airlines said Thursday it has made comprehensive contract proposals this week to two negotiating committees of the Transport Workers Union, representing stock clerks and technical specialists.

The TWU's take on technical specialist talks: "The Union and the company remain deadlocked over the most significant issues: Pay, Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, etc. No breakthroughs took place nor are any expected to take place in the near or foreseeable future."

The TWU's take on stores negotiations: "After reviewing the latest Company Proposal, the Stores Negotiating Committee unanimously rejected American Airlines latest offer and restated our current table position as a formal response."

We take note that the National Mediation Board mediator has canceled talks between American and negotiators for TWU mechanics and related employees. Those sessions were scheduled for March 1-5.

Fraternally,

James Colbert

Recording Secretary

TWU Local 561

MIA-TPA-FLL

(954)558-6701