Month: November 2015

Negotiation Committee for the Association November 30, 2015

As previously announced, on December 3rd, 2015, the TWU-IAM Association will officially open negotiations with American Airlines and begin bargaining a joint contract for the 30,000 ground workers at the world’s largest airline. We under- stand that many of you are anxious to get to the table and we thank you for your patience. Your…

Joint Membership / Shop Steward Meeting, December 14th 2015

Monday, December 14,2015 Time ……………………. 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM 11:30 PM Place ……………………TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Nominations for the Office of Vice President, TWU Local 514 TWU Local 514 Vice President Gary Yingst submitted his resignation to President Dale Danker and it has been accepted. Tony Bunch will serve as interim Vice…

Letter from President Danker, 11-24-2015

To All, There are a few items I would like to report out to you. TWU/IAM Association I spent last week setting down with the IAM in final preparations for our first meeting with American Airlines on December 3rd. I will be attending this meeting along with local 514 representatives Jason Best, Pat Bax, Dale…

Retirement of AA system Coordinator, International Representative David Virella

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Effective November 20, 2015, David Virella will be retiring from his position as an International Representative in TWU’s Air Transport Division. On behalf of the entire International Administrative Committee, I’d like to thank David for his years of service to this union, and wish him well in his retirement. In Solidarity,…

TWU-IAM Joint Association Ready to Bargain: Leadership to Commence Negotiations with new American Airlines

After a months-long contract reconciliation process, the TWU-IAM Association today announced that it will commence joint contract negotiations for approximately 30,000 ground workers including fleet service, mechanic and related / stores employees at American Airlines on December 3, 2015. Association Chairman Sito Pantoja and Vice Chairman Harry Lombardo have called on American Airlines CEO Doug…

Joint Membership/Shop Steward meeting, Monday November 16, 2015

Joint Membership/Shop Steward Meeting Monday, November 16, 2015 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 Donation to Brook’s Medical Center for the Hank Trujillio Memorial Operation Free PX Discussion and Vote on Purchasing Union Sportsman Alliance…

Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Tulsa, November 11, 2015

TWU 514 Veterans Committee will be at the Veterans Day Parade Wed Nov 11, 2015 Staging-Home Depot Downtown at 8:45 am-Parade starts at 11am Remember that you need to be off the clock to participate! If you have any question feel free to contact: Tony Bunch, TWU-514’s Veterans Committee Chair Here  

Letter from the President

I have been getting many questions from members, I would like to address them. Question: When are we going to start negotiating with American Airlines? Answer: That answer is unknown at this time. However, The work to reconcile all the contracts has been accomplished and that information is in the hands of the International TWU/IAM…

Email your U.S. Representative and asking them to support the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the transit and highway funding reauthorization bill. TWU needs you to take action TODAY by emailing your U.S. Representative and asking them to support the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 3763) and oppose any amendment that would cut transit funding. Email…