The TWU Negotiating Committee met today at the Hurst Conference Center to prepare for court supervised mediation sessions in New York. The Maintenance and Related and Stores work groups rejected AA’s last offer on May 15th. The mediated bargaining session will be for these two work groups and begins at 10:00am on Monday June 11.…
Month: May 2012
AMR Bankruptcy Update for May 25, 2012
American Airlines From International Representative, D. Videtich The hearing on American’s motion to reject the TWU collective bargaining agreements for M&R and Stock Clerks concluded on Friday, May 25. View a letter from Don Videtich regarding 1113 Bankruptcy Negotiations A summary of the proceedings is outlined below: During the trial, lawyers and witnesses for the…
AE Bankruptcy Update
The TWU negotiating teams resumed negotiations with Eagle management on Tuesday, May 22. After receiving multiple documents from the Company, Fleet and M&R have slowed the document requests, but continue to evaluate the documents received. The Ground School Instructors and Dispatch groups continue to request documents and evaluate those received from the Company, in an…
George Meany Award
It is estimated that one out of every four top unit leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews in the United States is a union member. That’s a lot of union Scout leaders. Thousands of other union members serve youth through the Boy Scouts of America in local…
TWU Blood Drive, May 29, 2012 – June 15, 2012
APU Shop May 29th from 7 AM to 11 AM Wheel and Break Shop June 6th from 7 AM to 11 AM The Main Base June 7th…………………….8AM to 2PM June 8th……………………. 8AM to 2PM June 11th………………….. 8PM to 2AM June 12th………………….. 8PM to 2AM June 13th………………….. noon to 7PM June 14th………………….. 8AM to 2PM June…
Today, May 24th is National AMT Day
We would like to recognize the Professional Mechanics at American Airlines today for their skills and valuable contributions to aircraft maintenance industry- wide. This day belongs to the AMTs that carry a heavy responsibility for providing safe airworthy aircraft the public and their families fly on daily. We acknowledge their dedication and professionalism which raises…
2012 Michael J Quill Scholarship Winners and TWU, Local 514 Scholarship Winners
Michael J Quill: TWU Local 514: Name Local Name Local Joseph A. Leone 100 Lacy A Lung 514 Jessica-Joyce T. Wong 250A Colin R Forehand 514 Christina Colon 571 Carla R Johnson 514 Jake M. Callahan 563 Liana N Alvarez 514 Massimo D’Alesandro 100 Paul L Tasetano 514 Daniel M. Tsinis 100 Local 514 Alternates:…
The Bankruptcy Proof of Claim is NOT Due Until July 16, 2012
DO NOT PANIC! All employees at American Airlines and American Eagle reportedly received a Proof of Claim form. This is standard in most large bankruptcy cases. These claim forms may be used by employees who believe that AA or AE owes money for certain pre-petition claims (those that arose before November 29, 2011). If you…
AMR Bankruptcy Update From President James C. Little
Brothers and Sisters, No one ever said this would be easy. The bankruptcy process is complicated. Making matters worse, the bankruptcy laws are designed to protect assets and not people. In this letter, let me bring you up to date on our continuing efforts to fight back and protect all TWU members at American Airlines.…
AMR Authorized to Make New Aircraft Progress Payments
AMR Corp., the parent of American Airlines Inc., was given authority from the bankruptcy court last week to resume making predelivery payments for new aircraft to be made by Boeing Co. and Airbus SAS. To replace aging MD80s and B757s, AMR has orders for 290 aircraft from Boeing, along with options for 175 more. From…