A new report commissioned by the Transport Workers Union raises questions about oversight of airplane maintenance and inspections being carried out in foreign countries. Transport Workers Union International President John Samuelsen explains why his organization feels airlines are risking safety. (Published Sunday, May 27, 2018)
514 members, I’m sure most of you are aware by now, the company emailed each of you what they are calling an enhanced proposal. Thursday evening at 6 PM central time, I along with the TWU Presidents had a conference call to discuss the proposal. Most that were on the call had many questions, and unfortunately,…
Dear Brothers and Sisters: This letter is an update regarding the equity distribution from the TWU Equity Distribution Reserve Fund for those eligible to participate under the TWU Equity Distribution Plan established as a result of the bankruptcy. TWU, through Computershare, will be distributing $55 million dollars’ worth of the equity from the Reserve Fund…
514 members, Thank you for the high quality work you do. Your commitment and professionalism keeps the airplanes we put our families on as safe as possible. I also want to say thank you to those members who support our efforts to hold the new leaders of American Airlines to their own words. As we…
The TWU Sign Shop will be making signs this Wednesday (5/23) starting at 3:00 p.m. We need your help putting the signs pictured above on wires. These will be sold for $5/sign with proceeds going to the OK State AFL-CIO’s COPE account to help us elect endorsed candidates this November. The Sign Shop IS air…
Airline passengers may be less safe when the plane they are flying on has been repaired or maintained in a foreign country. That is among the conclusions of a risk-based report by Ridge Global, a firm founded by former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge on risks associated with the use of foreign repair…
Dear Brothers and Sisters: As we are moving closer to the next round of equity distribution, it is imperative that each member validate the information American Airlines shows on “jetnet” is current. This includes each member’s address and tax information, which will be used in the distribution process. During previous equity distributions, some TWU members…
To boycott or not boycott AMT Day? Some say “its AMT day don’t hijack it to prove a point”, or it’s disrespectful to call a boycott. My thoughts are this, why wouldn’t we take every opportunity available to speak with one voice to tell the company to stop patronizing us with a screwdriver and a…
Brothers and Sisters, American Airlines recently changed course by contacting the TWU-IAM Association leadership seeking dates to discuss minor issues that remain open in our negotiations. The Association views all discussions between us and the company as important to achieving our goal of a tentative agreement. For this reason, the TWU-IAM Association Negotiating Committees have…
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