Month: January 2012

AMR – Pleading Update 1/16/2012 – Bankruptcy

Motion Further Extending Time to File Statements and Schedules The Debtors filed a motion requesting that the Court further extend the deadline to file their (i) schedules of assets and liabilities, (ii) schedules of executory contracts and unexpired leases, and (iii) statements of financial affairs by an additional thirty (30) days – through February 27,…

AMR – Pleading Update 1/13/2012 – Bankruptcy

Rule 2004 Motion of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”) filed a motion for an order under Bankruptcy Rule 2004 directing AMR Corporation and its affiliates (“AMR”) to produce documents and authorizing the issuance of subpoenas for testimony relating to four single-employer defined-benefit plans (the “Pension Plans”) maintained by AMR…

TWU-514 Weekly Digest – For the days of Jan 8, 2012 – Jan 14, 2012

  Transport Workers Union of America Air Transport Division Local 514 Court Orders, Motions, Decisions National Mediation Board Meeting Notifications USA Today – 01-09-2012 Board Member Harry Hoglander and Director of Mediation Services Larry Gibbons will hold a status conference. AMR – Pleading Update 1/11/2012 TWU – ATD – 01-11-2012 Application to Retain Perella Weinberg…

AA Pension & Retiree Medical Benefit Seminar-Presentation

Please see the linked AA Pension & Retiree Medical Benefit Seminar Presentation -PDF  This is not endorsed by the PBGC, but it was vetted through their legal department with the intent that it helps both them and the AA-TWU employees. Employees can always go to the pbgc website to drill down deeper into the issues.

TWU Local 514 Jackets

Black TWU, Local 514 jackets are now on sale at the Union Hall Office for $35 each, cash or check. Sizes available are S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5X. Please bring the correct change or a check

It’s a New Year for Elections

The Local 514 Sign Shop will be a busy place for the up coming elections. The only thing missing is volunteers. We are going to need volunteers for all hours of the day. The Sign Shop will be open more often during the upcoming elections and volunteer help will be needed. The hours of operation…

Attention Transfers

If you are a transfer from another local and previously had Long Term Disability Deductions, you should check your pay stub to ensure LTD is being deducted. If not, then contact Mary Gorremans at 918 384-9483.

Insurance Information Update

Due to a policy uploading issue with the enrollment firm, we were not able to start the deductions on the majority of the AFLAC Whole Life & Critical Illness policies. USI will send out invoices to these members requesting the premium for the month of January. All of these member’s deductions will then start on…

FYI : Safety Glasses…

The American Airlines Vendor for safety glasses is requiring payment up front before you can get glasses. We have no more information whether or not there is a refund policy yet. We will keep you informed as it comes available.

Attention, Everyone Please Read

It has come to our attention that American Airlines has made errors in Local 514’s members insurance cards and coverage. We are advising you to take time and make sure you have received your insurance and Medco Pharmacy cards. Everyone should have received them the last part of December 2011. Temporary medical or Medco cards…