Sisters and Brothers: The Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of April 25th in Washington, D.C. During this week’s sessions, your Negotiating Committee exchanged and discussed the following articles: Temporary Employees: We reached a tentative agreement to eliminate this article. Hours of Service: We exchanged proposals on this article specific to rebids…
Following the release of bipartisan legislation today to prohibit Norwegian Air International’s (NAI) Irish-flag subsidiary from violating labor standards in the aviation industry, the Transport Workers Union of America issued the following statement: “As the Norwegian Air saga continues to rear its ugly head, we are grateful to the members of Congress who stand up…
Thursday morning we have been hearing rumors that discussions with AA in the matter of our Association negotiations have deteriorated. This is only a rumor. I have been sitting across from AA’s negotiations team all morning and we have been working through some very important issues. Thanks for your attention and support. Dale Danker President,…
Sisters and Brothers: The Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of April 18th in DFW. During this week’s sessions, your Negotiating Committee exchanged and discussed the following articles: Sick Leave: After several exchanges with the company on this article, the parties have reached a tentative agreement. Meal Period: We have…
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 amending Local 514 By-Laws Article IV paragraphs (f) and (g) Discussion and Vote on amending motion 9207-0-01. Discussion and Vote on increasing the monthly salary for the Vice Chairman and…
TWU Looks to Replicate Gains for all Members at Company Late yesterday evening, TWU Local 549, which represents Dispatcher Operation Specialists at American Airlines, overwhelmingly ratified a contract that will give members immediate pay increases as well as improved longevity pay, increased vacation, sick days, and holidays. Over 85 percent of members voted in favor…
Sisters and Brothers, The Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Service Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines the week of April 11 in Dallas. While the Joint Association reconciled each union’s agreements months ago, the company continues to pass proposals containing language that we feel is not in the best interest of our joint membership. Updates…
The TWU crew takes on a host of roles to make these American Airlines blood drives a lifesaving success.
Nominations Nominations for the Offices of : President, First Vice President, Financial Secretary- Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Second Vice President (Chairman of Maintenance), Third Vice President (Chairman of Material Logistic Specialists), Fourth Vice President (Chairman of Plant Maintenance) Fifth Vice President (Chairman of Maintenance Control Technicians), Six (6) Executive Board Members at Large, Fourteen (14) Convention…
1. Constitution and By-Laws Nomination and Election for the below listed offices and positions of the Transport Workers Union, Local 514, will be conducted by secret mail ballot in accordance with Article VIII of Local 514 By-laws, the TWU International Constitution, and the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, as amended: President Vice…