Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of May 16th in Dallas. During this week’s sessions, your Negotiating Committee exchanged and discussed the following articles: Hours of Service – We exchanged this proposal with the company and engaged in discussions on this article specific to Rebids…
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Association, American Negotiations Continue in Washington DC
Sisters and Brothers, The Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of May 9th in Washington, D.C. During this week’s sessions, your Negotiating Committee exchanged and discussed the following articles: Hours of Service – We exchanged this proposal with the company and engaged in discussions on this article specific to Rebids…
Time Limits for filing LTD Claims
ELIMINATION PERIOD The Elimination Period is 180 calendar days. For purposes of accumulating days of Disability to satisfy the Elimination Period, the following will apply: a) a period of Disability will be treated as continuous during the Elimination Period unless Disability stops for more than 180 accumulated days during the Elimination Period; b) days in…
Sisters and Brothers: The Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of April 25th in Washington, D.C. During this week’s sessions, your Negotiating Committee exchanged and discussed the following articles: Temporary Employees: We reached a tentative agreement to eliminate this article. Hours of Service: We exchanged proposals on this article specific to rebids…
NAI’s Scheme Should Not Fly – TWU Praises Congress for Taking Action
Following the release of bipartisan legislation today to prohibit Norwegian Air International’s (NAI) Irish-flag subsidiary from violating labor standards in the aviation industry, the Transport Workers Union of America issued the following statement: “As the Norwegian Air saga continues to rear its ugly head, we are grateful to the members of Congress who stand up…
RUMOR – Negotiations Broke Off. NOT TRUE
Thursday morning we have been hearing rumors that discussions with AA in the matter of our Association negotiations have deteriorated. This is only a rumor. I have been sitting across from AA’s negotiations team all morning and we have been working through some very important issues. Thanks for your attention and support. Dale Danker President,…
The Association – Mechanic and Related Update, April 22, 2016
Sisters and Brothers: The Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines the week of April 18th in DFW. During this week’s sessions, your Negotiating Committee exchanged and discussed the following articles: Sick Leave: After several exchanges with the company on this article, the parties have reached a tentative agreement. Meal Period: We have…
Membership Meeting – Monday, April 25, 2016
Time: 7:15 AM, 11:45 AM, 3:45 PM, 11:30 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Regular Order of Business Discussion and Vote on amending Local 514 By-Laws Article IV paragraphs (f) and (g) Discussion and Vote on amending motion 9207-0-01. Discussion and Vote on increasing the monthly salary for the Vice Chairman and…
AA Bargaining Update, April 14
Sisters and Brothers, The Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Service Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines the week of April 11 in Dallas. While the Joint Association reconciled each union’s agreements months ago, the company continues to pass proposals containing language that we feel is not in the best interest of our joint membership. Updates…
The Passing of Local 514 member Burna Connor
Burna June Connor
June 13, 1958 – April 5, 2016