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Statement by Transport Workers Union of America Air Transport Director Garry Drummond

The Settlement between American Airlines, US Airways and the U.S. Department of Justice We’re pleased that an agreement between American Airlines, US Airways and the Department of Justice has been reached.  The DOJ’s actions in recent weeks were the equivalent of hitting a pause button on workers’ wages, benefits and job security. Today’s announcement will…

Safety Committee, November 2013

Our Goal is to work towards keeping our working environment safe so that you can  be there for your families. Below is the current list of TWU514 members that will help you be successful in achieving that goal. Please feel free to contact them with any and all safety related issues. Tony Bunch, Chair    Dale…

Local 591, Lawsuit against TWU International’s consolidation of line locals

On January 4, 2013, TWU International President, James Little, interpreted the TWU Constitution and concluded that TWU had the authority to consolidate the Local Unions as recommended in the IEC Subcommittee report. The IEC unanimously passed a resolution adopting the subcommittee’s recommendations. The consolidation of the Local Unions was scheduled to occur on March 22, 2013. In compliance with the TWU Constitution,…

NMB Deny AMFA’s Request for Waiver of the One Year Application Bar

R-7365-AMFA-Determination Letter- American Airlines This letter addresses the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association’s (AMFA) August 21, 2013 letter requesting that the National Mediation Board (NMB or Board) not apply the 29 C.F.R. § 1206.4 (b) (3) one-year bar to applications following the dismissal of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) application in the above-referenced case.1 For…

Membership Meeting, October 28, 2013

Time: 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM 11:30 PM Place : TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Regular Order of Business. Discussions and Vote on By-Law Change to Article VI developing Executive Shop Steward position Discussion and Vote on sponsoring the AAEAA Holiday Circus Discussion and Vote on changes in TWU, Local 514’s President’s salary Oct Membership…