Auto TA Coding Requirements CSW/CSO – for actual change of shift approved in advance TL – if operationally there is a temporary surplus of employees and not enough work, the employee can be coded Timecard Leave (TL) UA – unpaid absence. Operationally the employee is needed to work yet if approved in advance for adjustment…
Month: December 2014
How union members can Buy American this Christmas
The holiday season is upon us, and that means the biggest shopping season of the year is here, too. But before you run to the mall or a big box store, consider buying American-made gifts. • Go to UnionPlus.org/Clothing for discounts on American union-made apparel. Through Union Plus, you can get discounts from All American…
Letter from TWU514 President, Dale Danker
Brothers and Sisters, I am hopeful that each one of you can share some moments of enjoyment with your loved ones this holiday season. This year has been a very trying one for Local 514. We had set some goals and they were very tough to achieve. Local 514 is now operating within a budget.…
Statement by Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO President Harry Lombardo on American Airlines’ Push to Amend the Pension Protection Act of 2006
Washington, D.C. – The “new” American Airlines is attempting to renege on the legal and binding commitment made during bankruptcy restructuring by sneaking federal legislation through Congress that would let the airline slash its pension contributions. American is going to Capitol Hill to try and secure relief from these commitments during a period of unprecedented…
29D Grievance on Flex Vacation – DENIED.
Dear Brothers and Sisters: We have just been notified that the Union did not sustain the Flex Vacation Grievance. I encourage every member to read the arbitrators decision and response by TWU International AA System Coordinator David Virella. We are very disappointed in the arbitrators decision. This decision does not recognize the fact that members…
TWU 514 Jackets for SALE…
Just a reminder, We have many jackets for sale down at the Hall, While supplies last! Cash or Check Only.
Special Inspector Self-Demotion Opportunity
TO: All Title I Aviation Maintenance Inspectors RE: Special Inspector Self-Demotion Opportunity A one time special self-demotion opportunity for Inspectors has been negotiated by AA/TWU M & R Officials which provides for a special fifteen-day window to be established to allow an opportunity for Inspectors to self-demote outside the normal filling of vacancy provisions. The…
2014 TULE – Base Closure details
Below are the links to information and calendars for the “Base Closure” that are found on JetNet. Paycode Option Sheet 2014 BC Days Off Calendars Both 5/8s and 4/10s Base Closure Calendars Both 5/8s and 4/10s – Not Working 2014 Base Closure Volunteer Sheet 2014 Posting – Base Closure Volunteer Guidelines 2014 All Areas Block Option…
APFA Prefunding Contribution Presidential Grievance
The APFA has proposed March 3 – 4, 2015, to the company to schedule their Presidential Grievance on the company’s refusal to distribute its pre-funding match to active Flight Attendants. This is a hot topic with the APFA as well as the TWU. We will update you as soon as the date is finalized. …
POSTPONED… RE: 29 (D) on Pre funding
December 3, 2014 TO: AA Locals 501 – 591 RE: Prefunding 29D Status Dear Brothers and Sisters: This update is to inform the membership that the arbitration regarding the status of the company’s matching contributions to the Prefunding Trust, which was initially scheduled for December 8 – 10, has been postponed. The postponement will enable…