Month: November 2013

New Employee Travel Relaxed Dress Code and Non-Student Travel Privileges

Summary Just in time for the holiday travel season, we are making two changes to our employee travel policy that will make it easier and more comfortable for our people to enjoy their travel privileges. Relaxed  Dress Code Effective today, we are adopting a more casual dress code for non-revenue travel that will allow people…

Fraud Alert! Targeting Veterans

From: Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO <unionveterans@aflcio.org> Date: Friday, November 22, 2013, 9:15 AM The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a fraud alert about a marketing scam that is targeting veterans who misdial the VA National Call Center (800-827-1000) or the GI Bill Call Center (888-442-4551) phone numbers. A marketing company created two phone numbers that differ…

ATD Staff General Duties and Assignments

Complete Officers and Director Listing-TWU Intl-11-15-2013 in PDF     ATD Director – Garry Drummond Administer the Air Transport Division in accordance with the directives of the International President; responsible for enforcement of the International Constitution and all collective bargaining agreements under the jurisdiction of the Air Transport Division; administers the Dallas TWU ATD Field…

2013 Profit Sharing Payout

SOURCE: https://newjetnet.aa.com/docs/DOC-2405 (Posted on Jetnet Sep 30, 2013 3:19 PM) 1. Who is eligible to participate in American Airlines’ 2013 Profit Sharing plan? All American Airlines U.S.-based represented employees, Agents, Representatives and Planners, Support Staff and Managers levels 5 and below are eligible for 2013 profit sharing. The profit-sharing structure varies among employee groups as a result of…

Exoneration Request

Important Notice to All Members Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Exoneration Request We are going to begin following the guidelines set up in the TWU Constitution pertaining to members on a Leave of Absence. In accordance with the TWU Constitution, Article XVII, Section 4 (a): (a) “Any member who is prevented by illness, injury,…

Joint Shop Steward/Membership Meeting

Monday, November 25, 2013 Time: 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 reducing the number of Scholarships awarded. Nov 2013 Joint Shop Steward Membership Mtg Posting in PDF

American Red Cross Blood Drive, December 2013

Main Base   APU Composite Wheel and Brake Dec. 5, 8am-2pm   Dec. 2, 7am-11am Dec. 3 11:30am-4pm Dec. 4 12pm-4pm Dec. 6, 8am-2pm         Dec. 9, 8am-2pm   Please donate and receive a charcoal gray long sleeve t-shirt and enter to win door prizes!  Dec. 10, 8am-2pm   Dec. 11, 8am-2pm…

Here is a bit of information that was posted back in November 5, 2013 Concerning the 1114 Bankruptcy and Retirees..

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING THE 1114 AND RETIREES November 5, 2013 On October 21, 2013, the United States Bankruptcy Court overseeing American Airlines chapter 11 bankruptcy case entered an order confirming American Airlines chapter 11 plan. There has been some confusion about what the confirmation order means for American’s 40,000 plus retirees and their benefits. The…

Brooke Army Medical Center Christmas Drive “OPERATION FREE PX”

TWU Veterans, in conjunction with “Operation Military Embrace” and “Our American Duty” wants to make our Wounded Warriors and their families 2013 Christmas a Happy and Joyful one. Proceeds from the donations will help purchase the much needed items our Warriors and their families need. Actual Items are also very much appreciated. TWU Volunteers will…