Month: February 2013

IBT and United, Outsourcing…

The Teamsters claim they can stop the outsourcing of aircraft maintenance. But, where were the Teamsters when United held the big party to celebrate its 100th aircraft to undergo a heavy maintenance check at the Ameco maintenance repair hanger in Beijing, China? This celebration took place in May 2011, well over a year ago. How…

Shop Steward Elections – 2013

February 25, 2013 thru March 8, 2013 If a Nomination Form (Shop Stewards Nominations Form) is not posted in your area by March 1, 2013, please contact the Union Office, 918 437-4300. Kevin Gorremans Elaine Gibson Troy Turner Kendal Anderson Joe Fuselier Brenda Dean John Richards   Approved for posting Mike McDonald, Vice President Note:…

Regular Membership Meeting, Monday Feb. 25, 2013

Regular Membership Meeting Date: Monday, February 25, 2013 Times: 7:15 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:45 PM | 11:30 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Regular Order of Business. Discussion and Vote on sponsorship of the Oklahoma Defenders Football Team Discussion and Vote on sponsorship of the Tulsa Oilers Ice Hockey team Discussion and Vote…

TWU AA/US Airways Merger Talking Points

What does the Merger announcement mean for our TWU members? TWU work groups will continue to operate under the American Airlines collective bargaining agreements. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) negotiated last month with American Airlines and US Airways will provide a wage increase of 4.3 percent over and above previously negotiated contract agreements for TWU…

Seniority Integration What the Teamsters Don’t Know or Won’t Tell You

  When the merger between US Airways and American Airlines is announced, what issue will be uppermost on your mind?  As you think about your future, your answer will be simple:  seniority.  Seniority determines not just when and where you work; it also determines if you work.  When the American seniority list is “integrated” with…

US Airways Contract and Seniority Lists

We have gathered the contracts and Seniority lists from US Airways and the IAM. These are reference only documents. They are for your education and understanding ONLY, Seniority USAirways Mechanic Seniority List USAirways Stock Clerk Seniority list USAirways MOC Seniority List  Contracts IAM Mechanic Agreement – July 18, 2014 IAM MTS Agreement- July 18, 2014 Historical US…

Question: IBT Letter Response on 4.8% Equity – 2-11-2013

QUESTION:  The IBT has said, in a letter dated  February 6, 2012, that “Under the Settlement Agreement that ended American Airlines’ concessionary negotiations with the TWU, American mechanics and related employees are to receive 4.8 percent of the total equity in American….that is allotted to a certain class of unsecured creditors.”  They further state that…

Letter regarding the 29(d) Re Layoffs- January 11, 2013

January 11,2013 Mr. James Weel Managing Director Employee Relations American Airlines Inc. P.O. Box 619616 MD 5235 DFW Airport, TX 75261-9147 Subject: 29(d) Grievance Dear Jim, In accordance with Article 29 (d) of the AAITWU Agreement, please accept this communication as official notice of violations of the M&R and MLS Collective Bargaining Agreements between American Airlines and…