Month: September 2012

Court Update Sept 12, 2012

On September 12, 2012, the Bankruptcy Court approved the motion of American Airlines to authorize American to enter into the new collective bargaining agreements with the Mechanic & Related and Stores employee groups and the related Settlement Letter and Letters of Memorandum. In addition, the Bankruptcy Court approved American’s motion to authorize it to enter…

Base Closure 2012 FYI…

If you want to borrow vacation for base closure 2012,  the AOI must be turned in and approved by today September 11th. 2012. Please pass this on in you’re area.. Thanks, John Hewitt

Letter of Thanks from the Tulsa Oilers

To All TWU Local 514 Members: The Tulsa Oilers would like to thank you for all the years of loyal support you’ve given to our hockey team.   It has been a privilege to partner with a group of dedicated professionals who represent the very best of our community and our state.  The game of hockey places hard…

Summary Plan Description (SPD), Pension

A Summary Plan Description (SPD) is a summary of the benefits provided by one (1) or more plans. This summary must include all information required by ERISA, including a description of the benefits, eligibility requirements, funding arrangements, claims procedures, and participant rights under ERISA. You should refer to the SPD and Plan Document for questions…

50-55 Age Rule from Jetnet.aa.com

If you are at least 50 years of age, but not yet 55 years of age and have at least 15 years of company seniority at the time you separate from the Company, you can be deemed a retiree at the age of 55 if you meet retiree eligibility as defined in the retirement section…

Travel Privileges on 50-55 Rule

50-55 Age Rule As of March 26, 2003, if you are at least 50 years of age, but not yet 55 years of age and have 15 years of company seniority at the time you leave the Company, you will be eligible for retiree travel privileges at age 55. If you leave the Company before meeting…

Eligibility for Retirement Benefits

 55 and over – if you voluntarily leave the Company or involuntarily leave the Company due to a Reduction in Force – 10 or more years of company seniority     Eligible for retiree status Yes Eligible for retiree medical benefits Yes** Eligible for retiree life insurance coverage Yes Eligible for retire travel privileges Yes Eligible…

Personal Vacation Days (PVD) Letter September 7, 2012

During the negotiations that led to the seven agreements between AA and TWU one of the common changes amongst all seven of the agreements was the discontinuation of Personal Vacation Days or PVDs. Attached is the Letter of Understanding pertaining to the PVD policy. Sep 7 2012 Weel to Gless – PVD in PDF