APA INFORMATION HOTLINE This is APA Communications Director Gregg Overman with the APA Information Hotline for Wednesday, August 15. JUDGE SEAN LANE DENIES AMR MANAGEMENT’S MOTION: United States Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane issued a ruling today denying AMR management’s motion to reject the Allied Pilots Association-American Airlines Collective Bargaining Agreement. Judge Lane filed his 106-page…
Henryetta Labor Day Parade and Marching Band Contest, September 3, 2012
Join us on Monday, September 3rd, 2012 for the Henryetta Labor Day Parade and Marching Band contest. The Parade and the Marching Band Contest begins at 10:00 AM on Main Street in Henryette OK. FREE BREAKFAST Come early (7:00am to 9:00am) and TWU Local 514 will buy your breakfast at the Country Diner, 1000 West…
FACTS ON REPRESENTATION
The question has been raised of whether, under the RLA, a union which succeeds in decertifying and replacing the union which has previously represented a class or craft, may, by serving Section 6 notices on the employer/carrier, obligate that employer/carrier, regardless of how much time remains during which the existing CBA is defined by its…
Ride for Freedom September 8th. 2012
The Tulsa American Veterans M/C Chapter presents the 9-11 Ride for Freedom, September 8th 2012 Proceeds benefit the Tulsa Vets Center Poker Hands – $15.00 ea. Extra hands may be purchased at the last stop Cars Welcom 50/50 Tickets – $1 ea or 6 for $5 1st bike out at 10:00am, Last out at Noon…
Union Benefit Planners, Inc.
The TWU and Union Benefit Planners (UBP) has created a process for selecting affordable medical alternatives for those Members that may lose their medical insurance either because of a RIF or the elimination of the Retiree Medical Benefits. We have made available a website www.twubenefits.com with which each individual can shop and compare different medical…
TWU Title III & IV Early Out window and revocation extension
As a result of Judge Lane’s decision to defer the APFA ruling until after the vote results on August 19, it has been decided that the Early Out window for TWU Title III (Fleet Service Clerks) and Title IV (Ground Service Employees) will be extended through Sunday, August 19th at 23:59 CST. Additionally, the revocation letter window will…
AA M&R and Stores Membership Dear Brothers and Sisters – August 3, 2012
These are extraordinarily difficult and unprecedented times for TWU/AA members. Never before has organized labor on the property at American Airlines been in such a challenging position. We are currently facing the the threat of abrogation of our contract in bankruptcy court, as well as possible mergers, acquisition, or other corporate transactions involving the carrier.…
Just the Facts..
Last week an advertisement was posted in the Tulsa world urging Tulsa 514 members to vote against the tentative agreement which is before us now. The persons paying for this ad declined to identify themselves. The reasons for this are obvious — the ad is very misleading and parts are completely untrue, and it was…
Letter from Don Videtich, International Rep. Addressing the Local 565 President
Re: G. Peterson Letter to Members Regarding July 10, 2012 TA Dear Brother Peterson: I read your letter dated July 19, 2012 to the Local 565 membership and have found many inaccuracies and misleading statements. I understand and also feel the frustration associated with the entire bankruptcy process. It is a process designed to facilitate…
Tentative Agreement Myths
The Bankruptcy Judge can modify the Company’s “Ask” — which is the final proposal the Company made to the Union back in March before the hearings on its Section 1113 motion to reject our contract began – to make it fairer to the union. This is not accurate. The judge has one decision to…