Month: February 2019

PLEASE READ – American Airlines Should Care Campaign, 2019

February 20, 2019 Dear valued TWU Member, Today is an exciting day that we’ve been looking forward to for quite some time. Today is the day we launch the American Airlines Should Care Campaign to the nation. I want to first thank you for the support you’ve given that has made this campaign possible. I…

February 2019 Membership Meetings **LOCATION CHANGE**

Monday, February, 25, 2019 Time: 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM 11:30 PM   Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Time: 5:00 PM Place: UAW Hall 1414 N Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK 74115   Agenda Regular Order of Business Vote on Motion that all TWU merchandise purchased for the membership and has been in storage for over…

Association Bulletin 2-15-2019

Brothers and Sisters, Negotiations continued in Atlanta this week. The Executive and the full negotiating committees continued working together at each step of the process and all were fully updated. The company’s hard-line attack on the work Association members do, our Scope, continued throughout the week. The Association’s basic Scope proposals remain to secure the…

Black History Month: Realizing a dream

In the February issue of onboard magazine American Way, Tracy Hardin, an Aviation Maintenance Technician at American’s Base Maintenance facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, shared how his brother and a school speaker — an American Airlines team member — changed the course of his life, and how he hopes his experiences overcoming adversity will positively influence…

Update from President Dale Danker – Negotiations

All, The company continues to be clear on their position on M&R Scope. They want the ability to outsource more heavy, line work and facilities maintenance in all locations. The company’s proposal would reduce base maintenance headcount by 2200, increase line outsourcing by 7% and totally destroy facilities maintenance scope.  We want to maintain our…

TWU Blasts American Airlines, Southwest Airlines CEO for Hiding Compliance Failures, Severely Jeopardizing Safety

SOURCE: https://www.aviationpros.com Transport Workers of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) International President John Samuelsen sent letters to American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly, demanding they stop covering up airline maintenance program compliance errors. On February 6, Transport Workers of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) International President John Samuelsen sent letters to American Airlines CEO…

AMERICAN AIRLINES SETS ITS SIGHTS ON ELIMINATING TWU/IAM ASSOCIATION WORK

Brothers and Sisters, The Association Executive Committee met with the assigned mediators and a member of the National Mediation Board to gain a better understanding of the remaining open items. The robust dialogue was productive and ensured the meetings would continue throughout the week. We were able to resolve and TA the M&R/MLS Field Trip…

Passing of Brother Ricky Uhl

Ricky Dean Uhl, 58, was born on November 20, 1960 and passed away on January 31, 2019. A memorial service will be held in his honor at 10 am on Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Floral Haven Chapel. Floral Haven Funeral Home 6500 S. 129th E. Ave. Broken Arrow OK, 74012

Financial Education Workshop Series

American Airlines and Fidelity found posted at the base… Get smarter about your finances Join American Airlines and Fidelity for a complimentary workshop where you’ll learn strategies and tips to help you manage your financial future with confidence. No registration required. Monday, February 4, <Hgr 3/4 Production Team Conf Room E8 )>, 9:00am, 11:00am and…