Month: October 2013

Local 591, Lawsuit against TWU International’s consolidation of line locals

On January 4, 2013, TWU International President, James Little, interpreted the TWU Constitution and concluded that TWU had the authority to consolidate the Local Unions as recommended in the IEC Subcommittee report. The IEC unanimously passed a resolution adopting the subcommittee’s recommendations. The consolidation of the Local Unions was scheduled to occur on March 22, 2013. In compliance with the TWU Constitution,…

NMB Deny AMFA’s Request for Waiver of the One Year Application Bar

R-7365-AMFA-Determination Letter- American Airlines This letter addresses the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association’s (AMFA) August 21, 2013 letter requesting that the National Mediation Board (NMB or Board) not apply the 29 C.F.R. § 1206.4 (b) (3) one-year bar to applications following the dismissal of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) application in the above-referenced case.1 For…

Membership Meeting, October 28, 2013

Time: 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM 11:30 PM Place : TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Regular Order of Business. Discussions and Vote on By-Law Change to Article VI developing Executive Shop Steward position Discussion and Vote on sponsoring the AAEAA Holiday Circus Discussion and Vote on changes in TWU, Local 514’s President’s salary Oct Membership…

514 – What’s on the plate

Firefighters Union (IAFF) Support Kathy Taylor for Mayor IAFF Which represent the Oklahoma Firefighters stopped by in support of Kathy Taylor for Mayor. See photos HERE Benefits TWU Benefits My.AA.com   Profit Sharing AMR said Thursday that it earned $289 million, or 76 cents per share, in the third quarter. That’s a turnaround from a…

LETTER OF MEMORANDUM — 12 — Profit Sharing Plan

RE: Profit Sharing PlanDear Robert, This letter will confirm our understanding reached during the negotiations leading up to the agreement signed on September 12, 2012. American Airlines will establish a profit sharing arrangement (the “Profit Sharing Plan”) that will allow eligible employees, including TWU represented employees, the opportunity, as described below, to share in the…

They need our help.

  The members of TWU Local 100 at the MTA in New York, have been fighting for over 21 months for the fair contract they deserve and they need our help.Last October, when Hurricane Sandy devastated New York City, TWU Local 100 members were there day and night restoring mass transit.  We’ve seen this story time and time again, when disaster hits,…

North East Oklahoma Labor Council (NEOLC) Looking for Delegates.

The NEOLC needs delegates to help advance labor in Oklahoma. Please fill out the form below if you have any interest in this. (must be logged in to see the form, Log in  HERE  New Users log in HERE )          Section 3. Affiliated local unions in good standing (that is, not more…