Today TWU leaders and the Company signed the “me too” clause enhancements for Fleet Service, Dispatchers, Simulator Technicians, Ground School Instructors and Maintenance and Control Technicians. On June 26th and 27th the Negotiating Committee’s met with the Company in order to take advantage of the “me too” clauses included in the five ratified contracts. The…
Month: June 2012
Judge’s Section 1113 ruling expected August 15, 2012
There was a little confusion Wednesday afternoon on what date exactly U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane would issue his Section 1113 ruling. Initially, the pilots union in its hotline message to members said it expected the ruling to be delayed until August 8. And then American Airlines senior vice president Denise Lynn said in a letter to employees that…
AMR Bankruptcy Update for June 27, 2012
This afternoon the Allied Pilots Association announced they will send out AA’s “Last Best and Final” offer to their membership. As a result of this development, the Star-Telegram is reporting that judge Sean Lane will delay his ruling on American’s request to reject its labor agreements until August 8, pending the APA’s vote. This has…
Special Jetwire: WEDNESDAY. JUNE 27 2012
A Message from Denise Lynn, Senior Vice President – People Dear American Team, After additional discussions and clarification on a few sections of our June 20 proposal, the APA Board of Directors has agreed to share it with our pilots. This is incredibly welcome news. The agreement is the product of hard work by company…
Hershel Stanley Toolbox
We would like to congratulate Bruce Wilkerson as the “Hershel Stanley Toolbox Drawing” winner. The membership raised $1,352 for Hershel Stanley’s family. Thanks to all who participated in the raffle.
Womens/Veterans Committee Fundraiser
The Womens and Veterans Committees are having a fundraiser for the Wounded Warriors Program. Members of these committees are selling tickets to a Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s Restaurant in Owasso, OK on July 7th from 8 AM To 10 AM. Tickets will be $7.00. Please contact any member of WWC or Veteran’s Committee for further…
Proof of Claim Form
Recently, everyone received a Proof of Claim Form from American Airlines. Many questions have come up about this form like “Who should fill out the form? or How do you fill out the claim form?” We have received a response from our legal team. They told us that if you feel that you have a…
Phone survey to TWU Membership
The TWU International contracted with Hart Research out of Washington DC. To survey the membership about the TWU performance and on representation from other groups. Some of you have already taken time to help out with this project. Please take a moment to answer the survey if you receive a call from Hart. Thanks, Rick…
C.O.P.E. Convention Summary – 2012
At the 2012 C.O.P.E. Convention delegates voted to endorse two candidates in congressional races, six candidates in the Oklahoma Senate race, and 21 candidates in the Oklahoma House of Representatives race. Fourteen of the total 29 candidates selected to be endorsed are incumbents, meaning they already hold the seat for which they are running again.…
TWU Bargaining Units Meet in Dallas Today to Negotiate “Me-Too” Clauses with AMR
Five TWU-Represented Bargaining Units that Accepted American Airlines’ Offer Last Month Will Negotiate Improvements as a Result of More Favorable Terms Offered to Pilots Following Me-Too Talks, Maintenance and Stores Workers Seek to Meet with Company Negotiators Dallas- Negotiators for five Transport Workers Union bargaining units, representing American Airlines’ Fleet Service Clerks, Dispatchers, Ground School…