Month: January 2011

Notice

This is the last week to sign up for the annual AFL-CIO Union Councilor Training Program. Application forms must be filled out at the TWU Local 514 office before January 21, 2011. The cost is free to TWU members. Classes are held each Tuesday beginning on February 8, 2011 and every Tuesday for the next…

Question from the Floor

With the recalls and re-assignments going on, is AA keeping up with attrition? Also, what is the average age of our membership? – Terry Buck Inspector Hgr 5&6 Over the past twenty-four months: Average monthly attrition rate 18.7 Within these averages: Average monthly retirees per month 8.6 Average monthly resignations/terminations 6.9 Average monthly deceased 3.2…

Women’s Committee Meeting

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 2:00 PM Executive Board Conference Room TWU Hall 11945 East Pine Street Debbie Tiller, Chair TWU 514 Womens Committee Meeting Notice (Women’s Committee) Jan 26 2011 PDF

TWU Mechanic & Related Contract Mediation Update 1/10/11-1/14/11

The TWU Maintenance and Related (M&R) Negotiating Committee (Table Team) reconvened in Hurst, Texas on January 10-14, 2011. The M&R Negotiating Committee Table Team members gathered at noon on January 10, 2011, at which time Article 12 was presented to the Company. On January 11, 2011 Articles 3, 11 and 39 were presented to the…

Stores Mediation Update – 1/14/2011

The Stores Negotiations Committee resumed Mediation in Hurst, Texas from January 10th through the 14th. Federal Mediators, Jack Kane and Walter Darr were present for these sessions. Following up on the request of Federal Mediator, Jack Kane, the Stores Committee came prepared to pass Article 12 (Promotions and Transfers). By the end of the week,…

Tulsa Ice Oilers Schedule, 2011

Friday, January 14, 2011 Tulsa vs Arizona @ BOK 7:35 PM Saturday, January 15, 2011 Tulsa vs Bosier/Shrvpt @ BOK 7:35 PM Friday, January 21, 2011 Tulsa vs Laredo @ BOK 7:35 PM Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Tulsa vs Colorado @ BOK 7:05 PM Friday, January 28, 2011 Tulsa vs Missouri @ BOK 7:35 PM…

TWU Insurance Benefits

The TWU has offered it’s members life and disability insurance for over twenty years now and has recently (within the last few years) made some changes with the companies and sponsored policies it offers its’ members. Life insurance was offered through TransAmerica Insurance is now offered through United States Life Insurance Company. Long Term Disability…

Dependent Medical Coverage

On January 6, 2011, American Airlines informed the TWU that over 200 letters will be sent to employees who enrolled dependents in the medical plans during open enrollment but have not substantiated eligibility. The number of dependents who have not been substantiated is slightly larger this year than in the past. The letter states that…

2011 Flexible Spending Account Changes and 2010 Grace Period

There are two changes to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) beginning January 1, 2011, that TWU Members need to be aware of: The FSA debit card was deactivated on December 31, 2010. Whether you select the manual reimbursement option or the auto reimbursement option (when available), you may file claims via mail, fax or use the…

Stores Mediation Update 1/4/11 -1/5/11

The Stores Negotiations Committee met in Hurst, Texas on January 4th and 5th at the TWU-ATD office. The purpose of the meetings was to prepare for the next session in mediation. The next session, in which we will be meeting with the Company and the Mediator, is set to take place next week, January 10th thru 14th.