It is estimated that one out of every four top unit leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews in the United States is a union member. That’s a lot of union Scout leaders. Thousands of other union members serve youth through the Boy Scouts of America in local…
TWU Blood Drive, May 29, 2012 – June 15, 2012
APU Shop May 29th from 7 AM to 11 AM Wheel and Break Shop June 6th from 7 AM to 11 AM The Main Base June 7th…………………….8AM to 2PM June 8th……………………. 8AM to 2PM June 11th………………….. 8PM to 2AM June 12th………………….. 8PM to 2AM June 13th………………….. noon to 7PM June 14th………………….. 8AM to 2PM June…
Today, May 24th is National AMT Day
We would like to recognize the Professional Mechanics at American Airlines today for their skills and valuable contributions to aircraft maintenance industry- wide. This day belongs to the AMTs that carry a heavy responsibility for providing safe airworthy aircraft the public and their families fly on daily. We acknowledge their dedication and professionalism which raises…
2012 Michael J Quill Scholarship Winners and TWU, Local 514 Scholarship Winners
Michael J Quill: TWU Local 514: Name Local Name Local Joseph A. Leone 100 Lacy A Lung 514 Jessica-Joyce T. Wong 250A Colin R Forehand 514 Christina Colon 571 Carla R Johnson 514 Jake M. Callahan 563 Liana N Alvarez 514 Massimo D’Alesandro 100 Paul L Tasetano 514 Daniel M. Tsinis 100 Local 514 Alternates:…
The Bankruptcy Proof of Claim is NOT Due Until July 16, 2012
DO NOT PANIC! All employees at American Airlines and American Eagle reportedly received a Proof of Claim form. This is standard in most large bankruptcy cases. These claim forms may be used by employees who believe that AA or AE owes money for certain pre-petition claims (those that arose before November 29, 2011). If you…
AMR Bankruptcy Update From President James C. Little
Brothers and Sisters, No one ever said this would be easy. The bankruptcy process is complicated. Making matters worse, the bankruptcy laws are designed to protect assets and not people. In this letter, let me bring you up to date on our continuing efforts to fight back and protect all TWU members at American Airlines.…
AMR Authorized to Make New Aircraft Progress Payments
AMR Corp., the parent of American Airlines Inc., was given authority from the bankruptcy court last week to resume making predelivery payments for new aircraft to be made by Boeing Co. and Airbus SAS. To replace aging MD80s and B757s, AMR has orders for 290 aircraft from Boeing, along with options for 175 more. From…
Tweets from inside the AA Bankruptcy Provided by @APFAunity
[twitter-feed username=”APFAunity” num=”60″ other=”yes”]
Letter from Sam Cirri, 5-16-2012
Brothers and Sister TWU Members, As the LBO was to better the March 22 terms, we understand that AA implemented many concessions that were not acceptable. At this point, I, for one, am proud of the turnout of our membership in participating in the voting process. I would also like to add that, where some…
What’s Next?
AS TO THOSE UNITS THAT VOTED YES TO ACCEPT THE LAST OFFER: Q. When does the offer actually go into effect? A. First, the court has to ultimately approve the five agreements. This is certainly expected to happen, but there is no time set for this to occur. Second, TWU and AA have an understanding…