Month: October 2012

Line Local Reorganization

Dear Brothers & Sisters: Since the filing of the AMR Bankruptcy, there has been a growing concern as to the ability of Locals to continue to properly represent their members. With the removal of the “Baker Letter” from within the M/E contracts, this has become a reality. The Baker letter was negotiated in 1993 (attached) to cover Local officers’…

TWU Local 514 Blasts American for Outsourcing Seat Work

(TULSA, Okla.) – Transport Workers Union Local 514 leadership in Tulsa on Tuesday blasted American Airlines for outsourcing work on B757s aircraft that have recently had passenger seats come loose during flight, a problem that TWU Aircraft Maintenance Technicians have never allowed to happen. TIMCO Aviation Services most recently installed the aircraft’s seats that have experienced problems.…

Final Early Out counts.. Not available

Final Early Out numbers are not available yet, we are waiting on all AA management to turn in any Revocation forms from this past weekend. Will post as soon as we have the numbers.. Al