Published 19 Jul, 2013 Participants: On May 28, 2013, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters-Airline Division (IBT) filed an application and authorization cards alleging a representation dispute involving the Mechanics and Related Employees of American Airlines (Carrier). The employees in question are currently represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU). Also on May 28, 2013, the…
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Wanted!
TWU 514 Safety is looking for someone – who has a passion for safety with the desire to help others- to apply for a full time TWU Safety Coordinator position. Duties will include but not limited to accident reviews, safety walks, audits and observations, liaison between TWU and management, leading monthly safety meetings, giving safety report…
AA Equity Distribution Decision
July 18, 2013 TO: All AA Presidents and Board Dear Brothers: First, I was hoping to attend the Presidents’ Council meeting on Tuesday with David Rosen. I was unable as I am being treated for a relapse of acute bronchitis and an upper respiratory infection. The purpose of my visit was first to tell the…
TWU Weekend @ Big Splash, July 27th & 28th
Enjoy TWU Weekend at Big Splash, Saturday July 27th and Sunday July 28th $10 per person Children 2 and Under are FREE! Must have TWU Union Card to receive Discount Saturday Hours: 10:00 – 8:00pm Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00pm 21st and Yale www.bigsplashwaterpark.com (918)749-7385 Big Splash Flier in PDF
Equity Distribution Update 7-16-2013
Dear Brothers & Sisters: The TWU Equity Distribution Committee, legal counsel and the Presidents Council met on July 16, 2013 at the ATD office in Hurst, Texas to review the draft Equity Distribution Plan. We discussed in detail the many comments and suggestions received from the TWU membership while visiting the various stations on the…
Unofficial results for TWU-514 Elected officials – July 15th 2013
(Highlighted in Green are duly elected – Unofficial) President Dale Danker 570 John Hewitt 431 Steve Luis 258 Kunal Shinde 185 Don Canann 123 James Booker 111 Harry Ashbaugh 101 Ron Ingles 38 Vice President Gary Yingst 677 Ray Wilson 675 Terry Lesperance 433 Secretary Treasurer D’Ann Johnson 734 Mark Bruski 268 Patrick Thornton 264…
The Facts and Moving Forward
The past year has been a very challenging one. The bankruptcy process has been very stressful on our members. But, we secured an agreement that is far better than any other union has negotiated with a bankrupt company. In fact, the TWU scope protection protects more good paying jobs than any other labor agreement in…
TWU Members Currently Owning AMR Stock Will Vote on POR
On June 20, AMR mailed copies of their Plan of Reorganization (POR) to all creditors, members of the Unsecured Creditors Committee, and all individual owners of AMR stock. The purpose of the mailing is to provide recipients the opportunity to review the POR and vote on it. Those of us that held AMR Stock Options,…
More on the TWU Equity Distribution – July 8, 2013
The formula for distribution of stock to American’s unsecured creditors, including all labor groups, is complex and a number of members have asked for further clarification. The TWU has negotiated for our members to receive actual stock with considerable value. This stock will be distributed directly to our members as soon as American exits bankruptcy…
An Urgent Message to All TWU 514 Members and Co-Workers at American Airlines in Tulsa
Last week, a video was released with Eric Stone being scripted with misleading information on our Equity stake. We want you to know that the Teamsters are not telling you the truth. On their website, they claim they negotiated better equity deals at Global Aviation and YRCW. They say they made sure that the company…