Statement by Robert Gless Deputy Director, TWU Air Transport Division on Integration of Seniority Lists for Ground Workers at American Airlines and US Airways The Transport Workers Union, the International Association of Machinists (IAM), American Airlines and US Airways reached an agreement this weekend regarding integration of seniority lists at the new American Airlines, to…
Month: April 2013
IAM, TWU, US Airways & American Airlines agree to Seniority Integration, April 27, 2013
The IAM, TWU, US AIRWAYS and AMERICAN AIRLINES have agreed to seniority list integration based on the “date of each employees” entry into the basic classification, as set forth in the existing Collective Bargaining Agreements and the current seniority lists maintained by US Airways for each group. Two or more with same date of entry…
RE: Equity Distribution
Dear Brothers & Sisters: Your TWU Equity Committee met yesterday to begin discussions on how the 4.8% equity stake will be distributed to eligible TWU members at American Airlines. The Committee, with the assistance of financial advisors and legal experts, will ensure the plan of distribution is equitable and maximizes the value for TWU members. The…
“The Retirement Gamble” Facing Us All
Watch it NOW on Frontline April 23, 2013, 10:09 am ET · by Martin Smith Retirement is big business in America, but is the system costing workers and retirees more than what they’re getting in return, asks FRONTLINE correspondent Martin Smith.
Joint merger newsletter
Earnings Extravaganza We may have a few months before we expect the merger to close, but it’s a sign of great things to come that both American Airlines and US Airways are performing better than ever. This past week the two companies each reported excellent results for the first quarter of 2013. A breakdown of…
Re: Retiree Pension Reform, Multi-Employer / Single Employer (AA)
Brothers & Sisters, I have been getting calls and e-mails referencing the below article about Retiree Pension Reform. This article is in reference to Multi-employer Retirement plans and does not impact the recently frozen (Single Employer) pension plan at AA. I hope this information helps to answer any questions you may have received Fraternally, Bobby…
TWU Sponsored Benefits Website
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The TWU and Union Benefit Planners (UBP) are helping you through this transition by offering affordable medical alternatives for those Members that may lose their medical insurance either because of a RIF or the elimination of the Retiree Medical Benefits. We have made available a website www.twubenefits.com with which each individual…
Perspectives on Cell Phone Distracted Driving: Enforcement is possible
In this Perspectives on Cell Phone Distracted Driving video series, two law enforcement officers discuss the dangers of cell phone use behind the wheel and how they use high visibility campaigns to eliminate this deadly distraction and make our roads safer.
We have revised dates for the bankruptcy hearings on the AMR/AA plan of reorganization
AMR/American Airlines filed notice Thursday that the hearing on its disclosure statement has been moved to June 4 from May 30. So let’s do a revised, longer list of the dates going forward. Noon May 24 Deadline to file objections to the disclosure statement on the plan of reorganization. 10 a.m. June 4 Hearing before…
Transport Workers Union of America, Local 514 Official Election and Campaign Rules
Constitution and By-Laws Nomination and Election for the below listed offices and positions of the Transport Workers Union, Local 514, will be conducted by secret mail ballot in accordance with Article VIII of Local 514 By-laws, the TWU International Constitution, and the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, as amended: President 1st Vice…