By SANDRA BLOCK Kiplinger’s Personal Finance | Posted: Sunday, September 28, 2014 12:00 am One of the biggest mistakes that retirees make when calculating their living expenses is forgetting how big a bite state and federal taxes can take out of savings. Tax-deferred accounts: Prepare to feel pain. Withdrawals from traditional IRAs and your 401(k)…
Month: September 2014
2015 Retiree Medical Rates
Retirees before 11/01/2012 Monthly Retiree Contributions EE Contribution Under Age 65 HMO – Triple S PPO (Puerto Rico Only) Employee Only Employee Plus 1 Employee Plus 2 100.53 191.00 261.18 Under Age 65 Retiree Value Plan RPO Employee Only Employee Plus 1 Employee Plus 2 155.00 310.00 465.00 Under Age 65 Retiree Standard Plan…
When can I start receiving my Social Security benefit?
At Social Security, we’re often asked, “What is the best age to start receiving retirement benefits?” The answer is that there is no one “best age” for everyone and, ultimately, it is your choice. You should make an informed decision about when to apply for benefits based on your individual and family circumstances. We hope…
Register to Vote on National Voter Registration Day
Tomorrow, September 23, is National Voter Registration Day. There are a lot of offices up for grabs this year – including 36 U.S. Senators, 435 U.S. Representatives, 36 governors and thousands of seats in state legislatures. Over the next two years, elected officials in Washington, D.C. will vote on the aviation bill, transit legislation, the…
Susan G. Komen, Race for the Cure
Dear Friends and Family, I recently accepted the challenge to raise funds to support the Tulsa Affiliate of Susan G. Komen in its efforts to END BREAST CANCER FOREVER. Please help support the TWU Cope Committee and the TWU Working Women’s Committee in this important project by becoming a member of our team! I am…
The passing of Former TWU514 Recording Secretary Truman Easley
It is with our deepest sympathy to inform you of the passing of Truman Easley. Truman was 76 years old, Retired American Airlines crew chief, Former Local 514 Recording Secretary, He passed away Friday September 19 Services by Mowery – Owasso No visitation at the Funeral Home Services Wednesday 10AM at First Baptist Church 403…
Health Insurance benefits Costs for 2015 are now posted on My.AA.com
In My.AA.com the insurance cost for our 2015 benefits plans are now available. LEARN Take time now to learn what’s changing for 2015 so you can build your personal benefits. Review your 2015 Benefits Overview by selecting one of the links below — it has all the information you need. Legacy US Airways employees represented…
In sourcing of Work at Three TWU Cities, AUS, STL and SJU
September 17, 2014 TO: AA Locals 501 – 591 RE: In sourcing of Work at Three TWU Cities Dear Brothers & Sisters: By now, most of you have already learned through social media that American Airlines informed the TWU International yesterday that they plan to in source work at three locations. The identified cities are…
American Flight Attendants Reach Industry-Leading Tentative Agreement
Ft. Worth, TX (September 19, 2014) – An effort of nearly three years ended in celebration today as the Association of Professional Flight Attendants announced an industry-leading tentative agreement on a contract for the flight attendants of the new American Airlines. The agreement comes just ten months after the merger of American and US Airways…
Brian Biggin Tool & Tool Box Raffle
Brian Biggin passed away in December of 2013. His family has requested that we raffle off his tools and tool box. Raffle tickets will be on sale beginning on September 22, 2014. If you wish to purchase tickets, please contact your Shop Steward. Tickets are a $1 each or six (6) for $5. Tickets…