Month: September 2009

Newly Elected TWU International Officers

James C. Little was elected International President of the Transport Workers Union of America Harry Lombardo was elected Executive Vice President Joseph C. Gordon was elected Secretary-Treasurer Hubert Snead and Susan Resch were elected Administrative Vice Presidents

The work of TWU local 514

Every day we get questions from members about what the elected leaders of our local are doing to secure a contract, resolve a grievance, or help one of our members or retirees with a problem. Our elected union officials and hired staff support the membership in so many different ways that I thought it would…

How Much Debt Is Too Much?

The national debt may reach 181% of GDP in 2035 and 716% of GDP in 2080 The latest budget projections show the national debt rising from $5.8 trillion last year to $7.6 trillion this year and $14.3 trillion in 2019. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the debt will rise from 40.8% of the…

Tulsa Area United Way

The Tulsa Area United Way has supported health and human services programs in our community since 1924. It is governed by a local volunteer board of directors. The money raised in our community stays in our community. More than 90 cents of every dollar contributed goes directly to helping people in need in Creek, Okmulgee,…

Mediation Update, Sept. 2 2009, Mechanic and Related

M&R Mediation 11-09 PDF Dear Brothers: I was contacted by Mediator Jack Kane yesterday; he conveyed to me that he is reviewing the M&R subcommittee Articles 3 and 12. He also mentioned that he is scheduled to meet with senior management of American Airlines near the end of September. After meeting with AA Senior management,…

Mediation Update, Sept. 2 2009, Technical Specialist

Tech Specs Mediation 11-09 PDF Dear Brothers: Mediator Jack Kane is scheduled to meet with the senior management of American Airlines near the end of September. Following that meeting, he will be better equipped to judge the mediation situation. Mediator Kane is presently holding the week of November 9, 2009 open for resuming mediation; please…