Take a look at the side by side on some key provisions between Continental Airlines and American Airlines.
Month: November 2010
Letter to Recall members
List Updates- 11-30-2010 November 24, 2010 Dear TWU Member, I am pleased to tell you that American Airlines plans to recall a number of AMT’s here in Tulsa. There is also a need for 50 aircraft cleaners and some parts washers. If you are interested in putting in a transfer from lay-off, now is the…
Recalls, Reassignments, and Upgrades
As of November 22, the last 9 parts washers have been recalled, therefor the Aircraft Cleaners and Part Washers have no recall list and will utilize the 12m upgrade list and others who have been laid off to fill any opening which may come about. If you know anyone who has been laid off and…
ARTICLE 1 – RECOGNITION AND SCOPE – Fleet Service
(c) The Company will continue to assign American Airlines TWU represented employees in classifications designated by the Company to all stations wherein such TWU represented Fleet Service employees are assigned currently with 2555 and above annual departures or 1460 for Ground Service employees and will staff new cities (those not currently staffed by the TWU)…
Union Plus Scholarship Applications Now Available
Application deadline Jan. 31, 2011, for $150,000 in awards Applications are available for the 2011 Union Plus Scholarship Program, which provides $150,000 in scholarships to union members, their spouses and dependents. Unlike the Michael J. Quill Scholarship you do not have to be a graduating High School Senior to qualify for this program. Union members,…
TWU Mechanic & Related Contract Mediation Update 11-19-10
November 19, 2010 The Maintenance and Related Negotiating Committee has a Mediation Conference scheduled with NMB Mediator Jack Kane and American Airlines management on December 14-17, 2010 in Hurst, Texas. This will be the first bargaining session in mediation since the rejection of the tentative agreement on August 24, 2010. We will update the membership…
Did you forget to log off the computer?
AA management has started counseling and discipline for our members spending time on the “internet”. While we are not in agreement with the manner in which the company is handling this issue, be sure not to place yourself in harms way.
Wanted: TWU Safety Coordinator
This is a full time position and the duties will include, but are not limited to: accident reviews; safety walks; observations; serve as liason between TWU and management; lead monthly safety meetings; attend Joint Safety Council meetings; learn and become familiar with local, state, and federal regulations; provide safety support to the members on the…
How to put in a Transfer while on Lay-off Status
Send an e-mail to talent.services@aa.com with your name and employee number. State that you are a laid-off employee and want to put in for a 12M transfer. List where the transfer is (Tulsa) and what the position is (such as A/C Cleaner); and if you want full- time or part-time; Title one only has full-time,…
TWU Mechanic & Related Contract Mediation Update, 11-15-10
The full Maintenance and Related Negotiating Committee met November 15, 2010 in Hurst, Texas with mediator Jack Kane. Accompanying Jack Kane was Walter Darr, a recent addition at the National Mediation Board (NMB). Also present were newly-elected committee members John Compton (Local 567) and Don Dougherty (Local 513). The…