Al Ball

Final Days to Appeal Equity Distribution- Deadline May 9th 2014

All members eligible for equity distribution have the right to appeal their number of shares to the TWU Equity Distribution Appeals Committee. All appeals must be submitted before May 9, 2014. Click AA Equity Appeals Form to download the appeal form for employees of American Airlines. The TWU Equity Distribution Appeals Committee will make every effort to…

Triangle Returns

[youtube noL8nFSzsDc] One hundred years ago, the outrage over the Triangle fire led to the rallying cry, “Who will protect the working girl?” Where is that cry today?

Tulsa Transfer Memorandum Suspension Title I & V

April 29, 2014 Dale Danker Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Local 514, Air Transport Division 11929 East Pine Street Tulsa, OK 74116-2025 Dear Dale, Recently discussions have been held between the Company and Local 514 regarding the surplus of four hundred Tulsa Base employees throughout Title I as well as the need to realign…

TWU and United Way

For a very long time now, TWU, Local 514 has partnered with United Way. Giving back is a union tradition and we are honored to be partners with United Way in helping our community. Whether it’s contributing time, skills or money, union members help to make a huge difference in our community through the United…

US Airways – NMB (National Mediation Board)

US Airways – NMB (National Mediation Board) IAM representatives from District 141, District 142, and the International Transportation Department will meet with the National Mediation Board and USAir representatives this week in Washington. The NMB directed meeting is intended to move our ongoing negotiations with USAir to a conclusion. The IAM is waiting for a…

We’re wide awake

We elect officials to guarantee the interests of everyday Americans are represented by our government. And when issues that affect us are at stake, you’d better believe we’re going to hold our officials accountable. The Senate is expected to vote this week on whether to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Some lawmakers…

In re: TWU Retiree Medical

You had asked about last week’s order out of the bankruptcy court and whether it meant that the retirees were going to win and keep their medical insurance. The bottom line is that the order did not say that; on the other hand, it did not tell American that it could simply wipe out the…

AA Passages Newsletter

After a short search I found that Sherry Houston maintains the Passages Newsletter and told me to let you know if you have someone that would need to be added to the publication, to please let her know! If you would like to be added to the email list please let her know through email :Tulsa.Base.Communications@aa.com

514 – What’s on the plate

Judge Lane Judge Lane denied the company’s motion for summary judgment on their right to terminate the retiree medical plan. We have given the summary to our attorneys for their interpretation. MORE HERE Day 120 Equity Distribution Letter from Garry Drummond – April 8th 2014 was the Day 120 Distribution of Equity Day 120, Equity…