All, Linked is the decision from the Feb. 2017 arbitration hearing. I was on a conference call today to discuss it. The prefunding case is being looked at to determine if there is a path to fight it going forward. The union’s position is it’s your money. Equity- No word on any movement on the…
Brothers and Sisters, The full negotiating committees met with Association attorneys in December to prepare our Scope proposals followed by a sub-committee meeting in Washington D.C. the week of January 2nd to the 5th, along with the Association legal team to finalize these Scope proposals. The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines…
January 9, 2018 In November, we provided you information about the changes the US Department of Transportation (DOT) made to the federal drug testing requirements. As you recall, workers already subject to DOT drug tests will now be screened for four additional drugs, specifically, semi-synthetic opioids. That change took effect January 1, 2018. More information…
The general rule for eligibility to participate in the distribution is: an employee was in the TWU represented craft/class and active employee on payroll, approved leaves of absence on both the date of American’s filing its petition for bankruptcy (November 29, 2011) and the closing date for eligibility (July 26, 2013). Does not exclude RIF…
All, I was on a conference call today to discuss the equity payout. Please read the attached letter from ATD Director Mike Mayes. There is no timeline for the payout until the tax issue and who will distribute the funds is resolved. Dale January 6, 2018 Brothers and Sisters: As we enter a new calendar…
Brothers and Sisters: You likely received a message from American Airlines notifying you of a $1,000 distribution for every team member. The company claims this bonus is to celebrate the hard work of each of you, and that the extra money is a result of the new tax structure recently passed by Congress. Don’t buy…
Monday, January 8, 2018 Times: 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Regular Order of Business David Corbit will be speaking about Steward expectations, elections, and the New Contract. January 2018 Shop Steward Meeting Posting in PDF
Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in Washington DC. This session was focused on Maintenance Training Specialists (MTS) and was very productive. Non-economic articles were discussed. Constructive dialog in a productive environment helped the parties significantly narrow their positions in numerous articles that produced an agreement on most outstanding language issues. Complete Tentative Agreements were…
All, It is with great regret that we are once again just getting one day off during the Thanksgiving holiday. If I write a long letter it will be 100% negative talking about the company we work for. So…..I will wish you all a blessed Thanksgiving and let you know we have secured the 3…
Leroy’s Story Funeral service for Leroy Cook will be held on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Claremore. Pastor Sam Nichols will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at MMS-Payne Funeral Home & Cremation Service from 1-8 p.m., with family receiving visitors from 6-8 p.m. Leroy Alvin Cook…