Month: December 2013

Letter from Local 514 President, Dale Danker, December 21, 2013

  To All, I would like to take a few moments of your time and share some highlights of my term thus far as President since July 29th. First I want to thank the members of the I-team for delivering information to the entire membership during the teamsters raid.  They could not have known the…

TUL/TULE One Station Vacancies

December 16, 2013 RE: TUL/TULE One Station Vacancies Dear Gary; I have received your letter concerning transfers from TULE to TUL not following Article 46 (par.d) of the AA.TWU agreement, specifically that shop to shop transfers are being utilized instead of an employee filing a written request with their supervisor indicating their preference to be…

to the AMT’s in the PALM Business Unit : VOLUNTEERS TO MOVE TO SHOP 243-1

       VOLUNTEERS TO MOVE TO SHOP 243-1                    Please note that this volunteer letter applies only to the AMT’s in the PALM Business Unit.   Shop Area                       # Open Positions QEC/QVP                                    2   If you are interested, please sign your Name, Emp # and Occ Seniority Date. Return this to your…

Change in bereavement leave – December 2013

Bereavement Leave It is always difficult to lose a loved one. American Airlines recognizes that bereavement is a difficult life event, requiring time to grieve and fulfill family obligations. The company also understands that the failure to take this time may negatively impact work and the employee’s transition back to a normal routine. For these…

American Airlines Announces Large Regional Jet Purchase

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — American Airlines, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group Inc., announced today that it has signed agreements with Bombardier Inc. and Embraer S.A. to purchase 90 new 76-seat regional jets. Consistent with American’s Plan of Reorganization and Merger Agreement, these aircraft will provide much improved economics for the…

MOU pay increase to be reflected in December 20th paycheck.

We reached out to payroll and they informed us that the new rate of pay as reflected in Jetnet will be visible on Thursday, Dec. 12th.  As previously communicated the actual pay increase will be reflected in the Dec. 20th paycheck for Weekly and Biweekly Title I/II/III/V/ MCTs and Sim Techs  retroactive to Dec. 9th.  For…

Equity has arrived

To ensure you have the information and tools you need related to your shares, we have revamped the Equity Hub to include step-by-step instructions and screenshots, as well as a robust Q&A. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with these materials as the primary source of up-to-date information. Letter to American union employees » Letter…

AA/US Airways Merger Celebration

Sisters and Brothers, Do to the fact that we are still under a concessionary contract I see no reason to celebrate or participate in the merger celebration today at the base. Dale Danker President,  TWU local 514    Merger Celebration Letter in PDF