Dale Dankers Posting to the membership.
Brothers and Sisters, This week has been another that I have spent in DFW working in the negotiations process. We have been harmed for far too long and the dragging out of negotiations harms us every single day. I will be out of town 12 of the next 15 weeks working for you. I know the…
Sisters and Brothers, I wanted to try to address some concerns I hear from the floor. “We don’t see the President or officers on the floor” My duties as President have taken me away from Tulsa for over 14 weeks since the NMB handed down its decision. I have either been in preparations to meet…
Letter from President Danker pertaining to the negotiations committee selection
To all TWU 514 members, I want to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday season. It would be simple and true to say this but what I would really like to say is this: We have all endured rough and tough times from the company we work for. We’ve been beat down from them…
To All, There are a few items I would like to report out to you. TWU/IAM Association I spent last week setting down with the IAM in final preparations for our first meeting with American Airlines on December 3rd. I will be attending this meeting along with local 514 representatives Jason Best, Pat Bax, Dale…
I have been getting many questions from members, I would like to address them. Question: When are we going to start negotiating with American Airlines? Answer: That answer is unknown at this time. However, The work to reconcile all the contracts has been accomplished and that information is in the hands of the International TWU/IAM…
Brothers and Sisters, The process to reconcile our CBA’s with the IAM is continuing. Our next scheduled dates are the week of August 31, 2015 in Dallas and then a week in Chicago at the end of September. I am very disappointed in the fact that we don’t have a more aggressive schedule to get…
24 TWU & IAM representatives met with the intent to hammer out our position at the bargaining table. Analyzing and compiling language from Mechanic and Related, Fleet service and Stores.
Joint Negotiations kick off with the IAM The TWU/IAM will meet July 6, 2015, in Maryland at: William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center 24494 Placid harbor Way Hollywood, MD 20636 Local 514 representatives in Maryland will be President Dale Danker, and MCT Chairman Jason Best. In addition, Dale Lantz (Title II Chairman) &…
To All, Negotiations: The long awaited decision from the NMB has come. The Class and Craft has been determined and the Association is the new bargaining agent. The TWU has always held the position that the membership would have the opportunity to vote; however, the NMB had the ultimate authority and certified the Association. This…