Powered by the largest news staff in Northeastern Oklahoma Visit tulsaworld.com for coverage of news, business, sports and entertainment. American Airlines union workers protest executive bonuses by: D.R. STEWART World Staff Writer Wednesday, April 20, 2011 4/20/2011 4:40:46 AM As AMR Corp. prepares to report first-quarter earnings Wednesday, the company’s unionized flight attendants and mechanics…
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TWU Mechanic & Related Contract Mediation
Today at 11:30 a.m. the Mechanic and Related Negotiating Committee Co-Chairman Local 567 President Larry Pike and ATD International Representative Don Videtich had a conference call with NMB Mediator Jack Kane. Mediator Kane advised us that he has designated two days for the Mechanic and Related Committee and American Airlines Management to meet, April 28th…
TWU Stores Contract Mediation Update
Today at 11:30 a.m. the Stores Negotiating Committee Co-Chairman Local 562 Secretary Treasurer Steve Gukelberger and ATD International Representative Don Videtich had a conference call with NMB Mediator Jack Kane. Mediator Kane advised us that he has designated two days for the Mechanic and Related Committee and the Company on April 28th and 29th. He…
My Pension: New Tool, New Services for Retirement Planning
Employees and retirees will begin using the new retirement tools and services in phases based on workgroup: Phase 1 – March 2011 Agents Flight Attendants Representatives TWU-represented employees Planners Management employees Support Staff AA Retirees Phase 2 – Planned for the latter half of 2011 Pilots “MY PENSION” IN BENEFITS SERVICE CENTER The new…
UPDATED: No Transportation Emergency Declared by AA, @ 09:00 2-9-11
They have not declared a TE as of 09:00, 2-9-11 They have not declared a TE as of 04:30, 2-9-11 We will re-evaluate on another conference call @ 09:00. Please be careful as the roads are looking bad. Sam Cirri President Transport Workers Union of America Local 514
Protest Against American Airlines Corporate Greed
As passengers got out of cabs and shuttle buses at Terminal D they were met with a boisterous crowd carrying picket signs and chanting through blaring bullhorns. Hundreds of TWU members, alongside fellow union flight attendants and pilots and retired NFL players with the NFL Players Association, rallied to seize upon the national attention brought…
Transportation Emergency – February 3, 2011 – UPDATE From 09:00
From AA: While conditions remain hazardous in some areas, many of the main roads are clear. We recognize that our employees face varied conditions in their neighborhoods, so we expect you to exercise good judgment and drive safely. You might recognize that our food and beverage vendors have not resupplied, so you would likely want…
Dependent Medical Coverage
On January 6, 2011, American Airlines informed the TWU that over 200 letters will be sent to employees who enrolled dependents in the medical plans during open enrollment but have not substantiated eligibility. The number of dependents who have not been substantiated is slightly larger this year than in the past. The letter states that…
Important Deadlines
Benefits Enrollment Ends October 31: You cant wait any longer. The changes to the AA benefits are major this year. Complete your enrollment and print of your final selection. The printed document of benefits may save you a lot of head aches next year. Get Secure Flight Ready – What Do I Do? Verify that…
AMERICAN AIRLINES CONTINUES FLEET RENEWAL BY ORDERING 35 ADDITIONAL BOEING 737-800s
More Fuel-Efficient Aircraft Will Replace MD80s With Many Customer Amenities, New 737s Improve American’s Competitive Position FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corp., today announced an order for 35 additional Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s, to be delivered in 2011 and 2012.