Join your union brothers and sisters once again at the infamous Henryetta Labor Day Events and Parade, where there will be plenty of activities to choose – from a Five Day Carnival, Rodeos, Concerts, the Car & Bike Show, the Labor Day Parade, a BBQ Lunch, a Hot Dog Eating Contest, Homemade Ice Cream Contest,…
We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Ralph Marler on August 21st, 2024. Ralph and started working here at American Airlines in 1978 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician – Inspector in 2005. Please keep the Marler family in your thoughts and prayers. Ralph E Marler…
President: Denver Presidents Meeting: AA TWU Presidents and Officers discussed the upcoming meeting with AA scheduled for Aug. 27-28. “Dodgeball” & Inspection Presidential Grievances: During the week of Aug. 26, I’m scheduled to meet with the AA attorney Oliff and HR Voss, along with TWU Rep Rollie Reaves, to discuss the “dodgeball” and 2018 Inspection…
Vice President: Update on extension meeting with AA: As previously discussed, the company will meet with TWU International on the 27th and 28th instead of the 26th. The International will take the extension to the negotiation committee once the proposal has been received. WWC and FLOC had a very successful school supply drive. Thank you…
President: This week I attended a TWU all Divisions Presidents meeting in Denver, Colorado where we listened to different speakers address common challenges across all work groups. The Directors of each TWU Division then had breakout sessions with different work groups on day 2 and day 3. The TWU Locals that represent M&R/Fac,GSE, MLS, MCT,…
President: I had a Zoom call this week to discuss pay rates and premiums at other airlines. Discussion on IAM health care rates vs TWU health care rates. We have asked for a meeting with actuary Rich Pantoja to express the need for a comprehensive comparison chart. Also this week the board and I reviewed…
President: This week the Negotiations Committee continued via Zoom to prepare for our initial opening meeting with the company on August 13. I also attended a meeting with several members of the AAERO group to listen to issues surrounding the backlog of parts needing CMM inspection. We have a Presidential Grievance in that area that,…
We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Dennis K. Howard on July 19th, 2024. Dennis had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1991 and retired from the position of Facilities Maintenance Carpenter / Painter in 2012. Please keep the Howard family in your thoughts and prayers.…
July 19, 2024Dear Sisters and Brothers,The Members of your TWU/IAM Association Negotiating Committee representing M&R, MLS, MTS, and MCT have met again in ORD (July 16-18) this past week to finalize our preparations for the upcoming negotiations with American Airlines. We are also scheduled to meet this coming week (July 23-25) via Zoom to continue…
