FORT WORTH, TEXAS (BNO NEWS) – American Airlines and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) on Wednesday reached a tentative agreement in principle for the Mechanic and Related workgroup.

The tentative agreement provides mechanics with market-based compensation, including structural increases, and enhancements to other contract items such as vacations, holidays, and sick leave. It also provides American Airlines with additional flexibility in its maintenance operation.

“Both parties worked hard and put a significant amount of time and effort into this negotiating process to reach a tentative agreement that recognizes the interests of our TWU-represented employees and the company,” an American Airlines spokesperson said.

“It is our understanding the TWU is recommending the ratification of the tentative agreement and will provide details regarding its terms and the ratification process to its members in the coming days.”

American Airlines has more than 50,000 employees represented by unions, including around 11,500 under this tentative agreement.

(Copyright 2010 by BNO News B.V. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without explicit prior permission from BNO News B.V. Contact sales@bnonews.com for more information about subscriptions.)