Month: September 2019

Negotiations Update

September27, 2019 Negotiations continued at the National Mediation Board offices in Washington, DC this week. Some progress on issues other than Scope, Retirement, Healthcare and Wages was made. Your Executive Negotiators remain committed to achieving the best contract in the industry. The Mediators scheduled additional dates at the Mediation Board offices October 8 through October…

Retirement Seminar – Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Retirement Seminar – Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Time: 11:30am 3:30pm Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Retirement issues before age 60 Retirement issues from age 60-65 Retirement issues after age 65 Social Security claiming Choosing the right pension option Eight options for health insurance in retirement Working and drawing Social Security Getting out…

Negotiations Update

Federally-mediated negotiations between the TWU-IAM Association and American Airlines continued this week in Washington, D.C. At the request of the NMB, the parties have agreed to keep details of our discussions confidential. The National Mediation Board scheduled negotiations to continue next week in Washington, and we are hopeful that progress is made then.   Association…

Transportation Labor Stands with Ground Workers at American Airlines

Source Ten years ago, American Airlines was heralded for bucking trends by not outsourcing its aircraft maintenance work to foreign repair stations. Now, 30,000 ground workers at American and their unions, the Transport Workers Union and International Machinists Union, are fighting to keep it that way. Since 2015, ground workers, including aircraft mechanics, have been negotiating with the…

Passing of Brother David Hudson

It is with deep sympathy that we inform you of the passing of David Hudson AMT in Hangar’s 1,2,3. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hudson family during this difficult time. Visitation 12:00pm – 8:00pm Friday, Sept 20, 2019 Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel Owasso 9901 North Owasso Expressway Owasso, Ok Service 11:00am –…

Passing of Brother Joe Proa

September 16, 2019 It is with deep sympathy that we inform you of the passing of Joe Proa, AMT in Hangar’s 1,2,3 Our thoughts and prayers are with the Proa family during this difficult time. Memorial Service will be held at: Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel 6500 S. 129th E. Ave Broken Arrow, Ok 74012…

September 2019 Membership Meetings

September 2019 Membership Meetings Monday, September 23, 2019 Time: 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM 11:30 PM Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Time: 5:00 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 E Pine St, Tulsa, OK 74116 Agenda Regular Order of Business Discussion and vote on Motion 1908-0-01 Discussion and vote on Motion 1908-0-04 Discussion and vote on…

The Time Has Come to Answer the Call!

Hello brothers and sisters, it is that time of year again. School has begun and yes football season is in full swing. Summer will start to give way to fall and before you know it, we will be making plans for the holidays with family and friends. There is also one other event that affects…