Category: COVID 19

Get free at-home COVID-19 tests

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.   If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources for free testing locations in…

October 22 AA Vaccine Mandate Update

Dear Sisters and Brothers: The Association conducted a follow-up call today with American Airlines regarding the vaccine mandate. The Company continues to work through the religious and medical accommodations submitted by the membership. Two items that we were informed of today include those members who have had Covid-19 recently and how they should handle being…

Association Communication 10/15/21

RE: AA Vaccine Mandate Dear Sisters and Brothers: Today the Association leadership meet via conference call with American Airlines leaders for an update on the Vaccine Mandate Policy and the potential enforcement process. The company explained the accommodation procedures, as it is currently being considered by the carrier, and is urging employees to file requests…

Additional information on Nov. 24 vaccine requirement deadline

Summary Last week, we shared that the federal vaccine mandate will require all of American’s U.S.-based team members and international-based crew members to be fully vaccinated by Nov.? 24. Here is additional information as you talk to your teams, as a follow-up to yesterday’s Directors and Above call. Key Points Everyone must submit their vaccination information…

Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate letter from TWU ATD Director

Dear Sisters and Brothers, By now, I would imagine all of you are aware of Executive Order 14042, which requires employees of federal contractors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. What we also know is the order also allows for each worker to request a deeply held religious exemption or ADA medical accommodation. What we…

Employment and Covid Vaccine Letter from our Attorneys

29 September 2021     Dale Danker, President TWU, Local 514 11945 East Pine Tulsa, OK 74116 In re: Employment and Covid Vaccine Dear President Danker: The Local has asked for our official legal opinion concerning the ability of American Airlines to mandate employees to have the vaccine for Covid. As American Airlines has not…

Say “NO” to COVID-19 vaccine mandates

President Joe Biden has urged private companies to implement a coronavirus vaccine mandate. Working people are concerned that this violation of people’s rights will cause harm to them and their families. Not only physically but financially. This harms the frontline workers who have been at work, not home since the beginning of the COVID 19…

Association Response to Vaccine Mandate

Dear Sisters and Brothers, American Airlines Labor Relations contacted the TWU-IAM Association on Friday afternoon to inform us that the carrier would announce some changes to the Covid-19 vaccination protocol and how these changes will affect American Airlines employees, including those represented by the TWU/IAM Association. American’s communication was open ended and vague. The Association…

How to get your COVID-19 vaccine incentive

U.S.-based mainline ground team members, Management and Support Staff, and Envoy team members Visit the online submission portal and use your AA ID to sign in.     Complete the short form to provide: The manufacturer of your vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer, etc.) The date(s) of your vaccine(s). An image of your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card from…