Month: July 2017

“T” Shirt Drive for the Tulsa Stand Down 2017

The Local Veterans Committee is helping support the Tulsa Stand Down for 2017. As a joint venture with VMERG, we are trying to collect “White” NEW t-shirts of sizes large thru XXL. We would like to have them by JULY 31st. Just drop them at the Union Hall. Thanks for all you do! Tracy Hardin TWU…

American Airlines, Inc. 401(k) Plan (formerly known as $uper $aver) reaches $22 million settlement in self-dealing lawsuit

The settlement, if approved, would be among the largest in cases alleging enrichment due to use of proprietary investments.. Plaintiffs brought the suit, Main et al v. American Airlines Inc. et al, in April 2016. They alleged defendants breached their fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 by selecting and retaining…

Passing of Retired Brother Thomas Nunn

It is with deep sadness to inform you of the passing of Thomas Nunn (former AA employee) Roger Nunn’s father (CRO CAN Avionics AMT) Services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, July 15th. 2017 at Moores South Lawn, 9350 E 51st. St. (between Memorial and Mingo on 51st St.)  Our thoughts and prayers are with…

The passing of Retired Brother Wesley Farabough

Wesley was born on April 27, 1922 and passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Wesley was a resident of Oklahoma at the time of passing. Wesley retired for the past 30 years. Memorial Service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 5, 2017 at First United Methodist Church-Tulsa. Moore’s Southlawn 918-663-2233 There will be an…

TWU 514 Chairman of Maintenance Report, July 11, 2017

Brothers and Sisters There has been a lot of discussion in regards to the shift swap policy and the language.  This is a policy and it does not trump the current agreement.  The current agreement states you are eligible for overtime proffer on your current shift as posted. Your overtime hours currently do not follow…

Pension Seminars

Wendy Drake, Sr. Specialist – Pension for American, will be hosting Pension Seminars at the Tulsa Maintenance Base Monday, July 10. Sessions will be held in the Town Hall Hangar 3/4 Town Hall room at the following times: 5 am – 6:30 am; 11 am – 12 pm; and 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Topics will include Retirement Eligibility, Process, Benefits and Pension.…

American Red Cross Issues Emergency Blood Donor Appeal

On July 5, The American Red Cross issued an emergency request to Blood Donors of all types to make a donation in response to a critical blood shortage. The summer is often a difficult time to collect blood – yet the need remains constant. Unfortunately, blood donations are currently being distributed to hospitals faster than…