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Association Update, July 21, 2017

Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of July 17th, in Washington D.C. On the afternoon of July 19th, American Airlines presented their initial  proposal covering the remaining articles to your Executive Committee. Upon initial review, the  company’s proposal is inadequate and falls far short in providing the contract…

President Samuelsen Decries Termination Rate at Southwest Airlines

This week, the TWU kicked off a strategic campaign against Southwest Airlines to fight its unjust and overbearing disciplinary attacks against Local 555 members. International President John Samuelsen and Administrative Vice President Jerome Lafragola joined Local 555 in Dallas for a campaign organizing training involving 150 shop stewards from Local 555 Stations across the country.…

“T” Shirt Drive for the Tulsa Stand Down 2017

The Local Veterans Committee is helping support the Tulsa Stand Down for 2017. As a joint venture with VMERG, we are trying to collect “White” NEW t-shirts of sizes large thru XXL. We would like to have them by JULY 31st. Just drop them at the Union Hall. Thanks for all you do! Tracy Hardin TWU…

American Airlines, Inc. 401(k) Plan (formerly known as $uper $aver) reaches $22 million settlement in self-dealing lawsuit

The settlement, if approved, would be among the largest in cases alleging enrichment due to use of proprietary investments.. Plaintiffs brought the suit, Main et al v. American Airlines Inc. et al, in April 2016. They alleged defendants breached their fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 by selecting and retaining…

Passing of Retired Brother Thomas Nunn

It is with deep sadness to inform you of the passing of Thomas Nunn (former AA employee) Roger Nunn’s father (CRO CAN Avionics AMT) Services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, July 15th. 2017 at Moores South Lawn, 9350 E 51st. St. (between Memorial and Mingo on 51st St.)  Our thoughts and prayers are with…

The passing of Retired Brother Wesley Farabough

Wesley was born on April 27, 1922 and passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Wesley was a resident of Oklahoma at the time of passing. Wesley retired for the past 30 years. Memorial Service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 5, 2017 at First United Methodist Church-Tulsa. Moore’s Southlawn 918-663-2233 There will be an…

TWU 514 Chairman of Maintenance Report, July 11, 2017

Brothers and Sisters There has been a lot of discussion in regards to the shift swap policy and the language.  This is a policy and it does not trump the current agreement.  The current agreement states you are eligible for overtime proffer on your current shift as posted. Your overtime hours currently do not follow…