Social Security is our most important family protection program that works not just for retirees, but also for people with disabilities and children who’ve lost a working parent. It’s a promise for all generations. People pay for this benefit throughout their working lives. Social Security is immensely popular with voters across the political spectrum,…
Month: October 2012
UPDATE: TIII & TIV NOV/DEC 2012 RIF Accept/Decline Window
This came from Talent Services.. Due to the amount of employees being awarded, the Awarding process has been extended until Thursday, October 18. Please be informed that the Accept/Decline Window for Title III & IV November/December 2012 RIF will open at 10AM CT on Friday, October 19 and will close at 10AM CT, Monday October…
25,000 Members to 2,800 Members, You Do the Math.
Every mechanic has purchased a shiny new tool that looked great when it was first put in the tool box and performed just fine when conditions were perfect, but couldn’t be relied on in bitter cold or the heat of the summer. The normal reaction is to put the tool back in the box for good or ask…
Exclusivity Extension Sought
In a document filed October 16, 2012, in Bankruptcy Court, The Unsecured Creditors Committee (UCC) and AMR filed a joint motion requesting a 30-day extension to the exclusivity period. The Motion cites the parties’ ongoing consideration of strategic alternatives as an important reason for this extension. A copy of the filing is available here.
Mitt’s Plan For The American Worker
[youtube_video id=”FrUwns7AM_s”] Mitt Romney may not be clear on his details, but he has made it clear that he will dismantle transportation and move forward anti-union laws. Our new video shows that plan. Across the country Romney and his GOP partners have made it clear in their platform that they will support states and Governors…
ATD Local Restructuring
AA TWU Members – Title I, II and V Dear Brothers and Sisters: The purpose of this letter is to provide you with important background information regarding the restructuring plan for Mechanic and Related Locals (M&R) that was announced at the October 2, 2012 Presidents Council Meeting. In particular, I want to provide you with…
Jury awards damages to physician in slander case Interference of business also was alleged, and more than $442,000 in damages is awarded.
By BILL BRAUN World Staff Writer A Tulsa County jury awarded more than $442,000 in damages Thursday to a physician on claims of slander and interference with his business. The plaintiffs, Dr. Stephen Kovacs and Urgent Care of Green Country, were granted $ 221,351 in damages from Transport Workers Union of America, Local 514, on…
How much do you know about your Social Security benefits?
When should you take them in order to maximize your benefits*? Believe it or not, everyone has a different situation. In order to better understand the benefits, Flagship Financial Group is happy to present Tom Clark in a complimentary seminar to discuss which options might be best for you! Tom’s 33 years with the Social…
Flex Vacation for M&R and Stores Conduct Selection as we have in the past.. This Year.
As you are aware, Article 8(c) (1) is new language to the agreement that provides for a time-frame in which the Company will post and bid Flex Vacation weeks for the upcoming year. With the upcoming medical plan changes for 2013, the Company felt it was best not to implement this provision of the agreement until 2013 for Flex…
Meal Periods – Article 36 Clarification LOA for M&R and Stores – October 2, 2012
As a result of the recently ratified agreement, there Is a need to clarify the underlying intent relative to the modification In Article 36— Meal Penods of the AA/TWU M&R and Stores agreements. The particular provision involved Is 36(c). See below. (b) Meal periods will be scheduled to begin not earlier than three (3) hours after commencement of…