Dear Brothers and Sisters: American plans to make another distribution of shares to unsecured creditors from its Disputed Claims Reserve (DCR). The DCR holds shares set aside for resolution of certain claims in the bankruptcy proceedings. When American prevails or settles such claims, shares initially held aside for those claims can be distributed. Once again…
To the Membership, Yesterday, your Union filed a four-count lawsuit against American Airlines, Inc. in the United States Court of the Northern District of Illinois alleging violations of the RailwayLabor Act. The lawsuit was prompted by Local 591’s concern that our members are being pressured into practices that violate Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), put their A&P licenses at risk, and jeopardize…
The TWU International is putting together a meeting of all local presidents this February. The intent of this gathering is to bring together all the contract language that is so important to this membership. All locals have been working on their local’s wish lists and have been sending them to TWU International AA Representative, David Virella.…
The International Administrative Committee believes firmly that consistent, effective member representation is the bedrock of TWU’s success — and is committed to empowering and strengthening our locals. That begins with getting all of our elected officers the training and information they need in order to deliver for members. With over a dozen…
January 12, 2015 Mr. Robert Isom Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer American Airlines Group 4333 Amon Carter Boulevard, MD 5608 Fort Worth, TX 76155 Dear Mr. Isom: This letter is prompted, initially, by your Christmas Eve call to me announcing that American has the money in its coffers to grant a 4% wage…
There are 12 remaining home games. We are allowed 500 tickets per game. Four (4) tickets per person. Vouchers can be redeemed at the BOK ticket counter or the Oiler Office. We will be announcing the Voucher Location and availability as we receive them. They will be made available on a “First Come First Serve” basis. DATE TEAMS TIME…
If you did not receive your TWU Rada Carving Set at the December 2014 Membership Meeting, You may pick one up at the Regular January 2015 Membership Meeting and in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November 2015 as long as you have not already received one. You must attend a…
There is a letter circulating the system to Petition Congress with an emphasis on Airline Maintenance Safety, requesting to make changes to the Class and Craft of Aircraft Maintenance Technician. It specifically calls out Section 152.4 of the Railway Labor Act. The Petitioner would be expressing concerns that the Craft and Class of Aircraft Maintenance…
WASHINGTON – To reach the next level of safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a final rule that requires most U.S. commercial airlines to have Safety Management Systems (SMS) in place by 2018. The rule builds on the programs many airlines already use to identify and reduce aviation risk.…
Summary Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, serious workplace injuries must be reported to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within 24 hours of the incident, and any work-related loss of life must be reported within eight hours. So, what does this mean for you? In the unfortunate event this occurs, you’ll need to take quick…