Leaders of the Transport Workers Union (TWU), representing more than 26,000 workers at American Airlines, applauded today the agreement in principle reached by members of the Allied Pilots Association (APA) and AMR, the airline’s parent company. “It’s good news for American, its employees and its customers that APA members are moving towards reaching consensual agreements,…
Joint Shop Steward/Membership Meeting, Monday November 19, 2012
Date: Monday, November 19, 2012 Time: 7:15 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:45 PM | 11:30 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Regular Order of Business. Mary Gorremans Recording Secretary Joint Shop Steward – Membership Meeting Bulletin, November 19, 2012 – in PDF
Statement from James C. Little on Election
Whether you voted democrat, independent, libertarian or republican, America made their voice heard last night. Last night’s victory for the middle class was won because of the power of the people, not the power of money. Hundreds of TWU members around the country tirelessly phone banked and canvassed to get out the vote these past…
Tulsa Veterans Day Parade and the TWU
Another Veterans day is upon us. Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 12, 2012, downtown Tulsa. The TWU Veterans Committee will be there with our Float. Meet at the Home Depot, 901 South Elgin Avenue. Starting at 8:30 AM. The Parade will start at 11:00 AM. We will leave from Home Depot and get…
Please get out and VOTE….. Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012, is Election Day! If you don’t know when or where to vote, look it up here.
Title II RIF Calendar- UPDATED November 1, 2012
Title II November 2 Previous Title II RIF notices Dated October 15, 2012 will be rescinded November 2 RIF Notices will be Handed out November 2 Options Window, Opens 10AM CDT November 9 Options Window CLOSES @ 10AM CDT November 9 -13 Talent Services to process awards November 14 Accept/Decline Window Opens 10AM CDT November 15 Accept/Decline Window CLOSES 10AM CDT December 15…
Statement from PBGC Director Josh Gotbaum on American Airlines Announcement of Plan Freezes
WASHINGTON — Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Director Josh Gotbaum released the following statement today on American Airlines’ decision to freeze all four of its pension plans, effective today: “Today marks a mixed result for the people of American Airlines. We of course are pleased that they will get to keep the pension benefits they have…
Title I and V Rif Reduction View December 2012
If you have received a RIF Notice, Be sure to get on JetNet and make your selections before November 6th, 2012. If you fail to do so, you will be automatically Laid Off to the street. Below is the RIF Reduction View for Title-I DEC 2012 Title-I RIF Reduction View In PDF Below is the RIF…
Hurricane Sandy and Scammers
Good Morning All, As disaster strikes the east coast of our nation, please be aware that scammers often use natural disasters as an opportunity to spread malware and viruses, steal money, and conduct other malicious activity – often in the name of charities purporting to aid those in need. Here are some things you…
Medical Insurance Coverage for those that may lose it due to RIF or elimination of Retiree Medical Benefits
As an alternative to the services provided by American Airlines, the TWU and Union Benefit Planners (UBP) wanted to provide the members with a union sponsored option for medical coverage. The TWU and UBP have created a process for selecting affordable medical alternatives for those Members that may lose their medical insurance either because of a RIF or the…