Month: April 2013

Hangars 3&4 “Early Out” NOTICE

We have just been informed by American Airlines management: If you have requested the Early Out and are working in Hangars 3 or 4. AA will be releasing you on Friday, May 10, 2013. Regardless of your preference.

The Teamsters’ New Low

The Teamsters seem to have forgotten what solidarity is all about. They are attacking our union, the Transport Workers Union (TWU), just when we need support from the entire labor movement. Our employer, American Airlines is using the bankruptcy process to cut jobs and benefits. This is no time for the Teamsters to be dividing…

TULE: Are You Ready to Quit Tobacco, Tulsa?

Just read this in the AA Daily Dispatch… FYI The Tulsa M&E Base is going Tobacco-FREE on January 1, 2014. This will be a major transition for some employees. In order to help you be successful in this transition, tobacco cessation sessions will be offered to those who are interested in quitting tobacco products. Tobacco cessation sessions…

The Retirement Process–What Do I Do?

NOTE: This information is from Jetnet.aa.com Planning for retirement – and starting the actual process once you’ve made the decision to retire – is a new, one-time process for everyone.What are the steps to follow to get things in place once you’re ready to start the retirement process?Whether you’re retiring voluntarily, have decided to take…

Paid To Fail: Bankrupt American Airlines CEO Slated For $20 Million Severance

SOURCE: gnom.es national news service But alas, after further reading, I returned to my normal state of cynicism when learning of new deca-million dollar bonuses paid to corporate managers.  Perched high on bench in his lower Manhattan courtroom, U.S. Bankruptcy judge Sean Lane sang the praises of the proposed AMR Corp. (parent of American Airlines) and U.S. Airways…

ATTENTION 2011-2012 NEW HIRES, LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

 ANNUAL ENROLLMENT IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION, AND A NEW HIRE IN 2011 OR 2012, YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE DURING THE ANNUAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD. IF YOU DECIDE YOU DO NOT WANT LONG TERM DISABILITY COVERAGE, YOU MUST SIGN AN OPT OUT FORM AND RETURN IT TO…

Shop Stewards Meeting

Date: Monday, April 8, 2013 Time : 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street   Agenda Regular Order of Business Training Organizing – Frank McCann   Shop Stewards Meeting Bulletin April 8 2013 in PDF