President Dale Danker sharing what he knows on the WARN letter issue here at AA.
Local 514 President Dale Danker and WARN Letters
Month: July 2020
New voluntary early out and leave of absence programs for represented team members
We captured the following communication to AA Management. If you have any questions please contact your supervisor as they have not shared any details with our local. Dale New voluntary early out and leave of absence programs for represented team members Directors and Above, In a letter to team members, Doug and Robert shared…
American Airlines Retirement Health Reimbursement Account
TWU-IAM Association Frequently Asked Questions What is a retiree health reimbursement account (RHRA)? A RHRA is a notional account eligible TWU-IAM team members and spouses can use for health care expenses and premiums in retirement. These funds can be used for medical, dental, vision, prescription and post-tax health care premiums. How much will go into…
American Airlines to Offer Revised Leaves of Absence and Voluntary Early Outs
American Airlines will announce today that they are offering ‘enhanced’ Leaves of Absence and Early Outs to Association members. Association leadership discussed these revised offers and made several suggestions that would make them more attractive to our members. Most of the suggestions were not taken. We advise all of our membership to consider these offers…
Local 514 Officer tests positive for Covid-19
To All: I was informed yesterday by one of our Local 514 officers, that they have tested positive for Covid-19. All that have been in contact with this officer have been notified. Today I am taking steps to have the office and meeting hall cleaned by a company that will follow CDC guidelines. I have…
Local 514 Digest for the week of July 10, 2020
August Bid Timeline: As the August bid approaches, here is the timeline we will follow to be aligned with the August 10th start date. AO, CRO, AAERO, Supply Chain, Facilities Friday, July 10 @ 0800– Post Bid Sheets for Crew Chief, TCC, AMT, Avionics, MLS, etc. Thursday, July 16 @ 0800 – Crew Chief Bid…
American Airlines to Send WARN Act Notifications
July 10, 2020 To All TWU/IAM Association Members on American Airlines: American Airlines has informed the Association that it will be sending Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications (WARN Act notifications) to Association covered employees. This notice, which is required by law, will contain information indicating that American Airlines may furlough employees. All of the TWU/IAM…
The Passing of TWU International Administrative Vice President John Bland
We write with heavy hearts to announce the passing of John Bland. It is said the arc of history is long, but it bends toward justice. Mr. Bland stood on the precipice of that arc to demand justice for all. John Bland was TWU’s Administrative Vice President until his retirement in 2017 and the Director…
The Future of Flying
TWU International President John Samuelsen discusses the future of flying in a continued Covid-19 pandemic with Huffington Post.
President Dale Danker, Covering topics concerning Masks, WARN Letters and Shift Bids – July 9, 2020
Lots of rumors, I thought I would share what I know. Executive Board Member at Large, Marla Johnson covers Shift Bid timeline.