CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheStreet) — A frank Doug Parker said prior management of American Airlines (AAL_) was so hamstrung by conflicts with labor that its ability to manage the airline was reduced. American became “an airline that couldn’t really achieve its potential because the management-labor relations had gotten so bad,” Parker, CEO of American following a merger with US…
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Stand in Stead Window – Two (2) Week Extension
The Stand in Stead window has been extended another 2 weeks. We noted that AA had not notified any of our members that are on Leave of Absence. To remedy this, AA’s Mark Nelson of Labor Relations – Technical Operations has sent letters to all and will keep the window for Stand in Stead open…
514 – What’s on the plate
Stand in Stead Deadline is March 10, 2014 Read more HERE Equity Distribution As this process goes, AA determines the “when and if” of the distributions. The only statement that seemed official is that the final distribution will be on the 120th day. The last distributions were posted by AA the week of the distribution.…
What happens if I’m out on Medical When I get released to return to work?
Overview of Return to Work Employees in safety sensitive positions (other than Flight Crew – see workgroup specific details) and employees working in Department of Transportation (DOT) covered positions must medically clear through Medical in order to maintain compliance with Company requirements in the event that one or more of the following apply: Hospitalization (admitted to…
All Mechanic and Related and Material Logistics Specialist – Crew Chief Self-Demotion
The self-demotion window will open on March 15, 2014 and close on March 30, 2014 for all M&R and MLS Crew Chiefs. If you wish to self-demote during this window you must fill out an AOI and give a copy to J.J. in the “white house” at the window by the computers and attendance office.…
2013 profit sharing pays out on March 13
We’re happy to let you know that eligible employees of both airlines will receive a profit sharing payout for 2013. Eligible employees of legacy American will share a total of $85 million and legacy US Airways employees will share a total of $124 million. Have questions? We know you do. So, we’ve put together a…
Parker Tour of TULE on Friday 2-28-14 – – Agenda
Doug Parker will be leaving shortly after the town hall meeting for a prior obligation in Dallas. However, we have set aside time for the Officers to meet with Robert Isom and David Seymour. Feel free to visit with the tour as they pass through these areas. Due to time constraints the tour will not be…
SIS and Filing for Unemployment
The past Stand in Stead (SIS) package several members had trouble when it came to Unemployment. AA contested the validity of this, our attorneys opposed this and won it for the members. This question was proposed to David Seymour, senior vice president of technical operations by Sean Doyle, TWU International Vice President and this is what…
514’s – What’s on the plate
AA Announces No Layoffs Management at TULE and at TAESL shared information today regarding workforce adjustments. Details HERE Nominations Election Board Nominations for TWU, Local 514 Election Committee will be held at all four (4) Membership meetings on February 24, 2014. See more HERE 1114 Process This is where the Company portion of our Prefunding…
AA CEO Doug Parker to hold Town Hall in Tulsa – February 28, 2014
Next Friday, February 28, 2014, the Tulsa Base will host our first town hall with its CEO in over a decade. Doug will visit the Tulsa Base for a short visit in some of our production areas and meet members of the base team. We will then hold the town hall in Hangar 6A at 1045…