As was stated in the Bankruptcy update posted earlier in the week, we engaged in negotiations with the company with respect to the Mechanic and Related and Stores agreements on June 11 and 12th in New York. These discussions were mediated by federal Judge Peck who requested that the substance of the negotiations be maintained…
Month: June 2012
SPECIAL EDITION INFORMER
The Executive Board met yesterday at 1:00 pm to continue the hearing of the Chairman of Stores, Dan Mitchell, under Article XXI of the TWU Constitution. The Executive Board listened to testimony, evaluated evidence, and ultimately concluded the hearing at approximately 10:00 pm. Under the TWU Constitution Article XXI, the Executive Board had to make…
Special Election for TWU International Officers
Recently, there was a recall of three positions at the TWU International: one Vice-President and two International Executive Board positions. These positions were previously held by members from Local 100. Due to these vacancies, a special election will be held by International Convention delegates. Nominating ballots were mailed to each convention delegate, thus any delegate…
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…
Update Your Information
Recently, Local 514 has had a need to contact members of the Local for insurance information and or other important questions. This information is important so the local can contact family members in case of emergencies. With the bankruptcy, there could be a need for the local to have to contact you for information that…
AMR Bankruptcy Update for June 12, 2012
The second scheduled day of mediated negotiations with M&R and Stores took place today in New York. These talks are being held under the guidance of a federal judge who has ordered that session proceedings be confidential. The TWU had two days scheduled for mediation this week. Starting tomorrow the pilots go into mediation with…
Court Transcripts and Documents
AMR Opening Statement; Testimonies by Kasper and Glass – April 23, 2012 AMR Testimonies by Glass and Goulet – April 24 2012 AMR Testimonies by Resnick and Vahidi – April 25, 2012 AMR Testimonies by Dichter, Brundage and McMenamy – April 26, 2012 AMR Testimony by Taylor Vaughn – April 27, 2012 APA Opening Statement, Testimonies by Roghair and Yearly –…
AMR Bankruptcy Update for June 11, 2012
This morning,(June 11, 2012) TWU Negotiators and International Representatives representing Maintenance and Related and Stores members, met in New York City for mediated sessions with the company. Judge James Peck, another bankruptcy judge, was asked to oversee these voluntary negotiations by presiding bankruptcy Judge Sean H. Lane. Judge Peck ordered the mediated talks to be…
A Look at 401k Plans, Booklet from the Department of Labor.
More and more employees are investing in their futures through 401(k) plans. Employees who participate in 401(k) plans assume responsibility for their retirement income by contributing part of their salary and, in many instances, by directing their own investments. If you are among those who direct your investments, you will need to consider the investment…
AMR Bankruptcy Update for June 8, 2012
On Monday, June 4, 2012 TWU negotiators for each of the four Eagle groups and their advisors resumed negotiations at Flagship University. There was good progress with the company this week, as the negotiators continued to work towards consensual deals that will preserve essential terms of the current contracts. The Fleet and AMT groups have…