American Airlines mechanic based in Miami has been charged in federal court on a sabotage charge. The employee was upset over stalled union contact negotiations according to the Miami Herald.

The TWU-IAM issued this statement:

The TWU-IAM Association condemns, in the strongest possible terms, any conduct by any individual that jeopardizes the safe operation of an aircraft. Safety is the number one priority for our IAM and TWU members involved in the maintenance and operation of aircraft. These members are the most highly trained safety professionals in the airline industry. As a result, the US air transportation system is the safest in the world. Any conduct that jeopardizes that safety is not tolerated or condoned by the leadership or members of our organizations.