There were some questions on how to start retirement and how to get your pension started. Here are a few steps that need to be taken to insure that your retirement gets started correctly and in a timely fashion. Please make a appointment with Mr. Mark Loeber 918-491-0079 the TWU Retirement Counselor. Order your retirement kit…
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TWU President Announces New Merger Transition Agreement
TULSA –Ground workers employed at American Airlines, represented by the Transport Workers Union of America, will receive an across the board 4.3 percent raise — if American Airlines and US Airways merge. The increase in pay represents significant new money to TWU members. The wage increase and other items related to transition issues in the event…
Apply for the 2013 Michael J. Quill Scholarship
Since 1969, TWU has been awarding 15 four-year college scholarships annually to the dependents of TWU members. The awards are worth $1,200 each annually, for a total of $4,800 over the four year college period. Winners of the scholarship are determined by a public drawing held each May at TWU Headquarters. The benefits of…
Regular Membership Meeting, Monday, January 28, 2013
Date …………………….. Monday, January 28, 2013 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 Article IX (a) and (f) of Local 514’s By-Laws to include an I- Committee Discussion and Vote on amending Article VIII (b) of…
Summary of January 23, 2013 Bankruptcy Court Hearing Regarding Retiree Benefits Issues
The bankruptcy court heard argument at a hearing held on January 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., to consider American Airline’s (“AA”) motion (the “Motion”) for summary judgment for a declaration that AA has the unilateral right to modify or terminate “retiree benefits” for all its retirees because the benefits were not legally “vested.” It should…
Court Update Jan 23, 2013
This morning the bankruptcy court approved four motions filed by American Airlines to assume, as modified, four prepetition aircraft purchase agreements with Airbus, Boeing, GE and Rolls Royce. These agreements, as modified, include agreements to fix the amount of claims to be allowed in favor of the four aircraft vendors as well as releases in…
Tulsa 66ers donated FREE vouchers for the Friday January 25th game 7:00pm
Tulsa 66ers donated FREE vouchers for the Friday January 25th 7:00pm game Now available at the Union Hall – Limit 5 per person
Turned Down from the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program (TAA)?
If you have been Turned Down from the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program (TAA) there is an appeals process.. Please read the following letter from Steve Hickman
Resolution of the International Executive Council Regarding Restructuring of Mechanics’ Locals
Final resolution adopted the International Executive Council January 8, 2013. The IEC has appointed the following election committeemen, Richie Boehm (Chair), Bobby Gless and Tony McCoy. Here is the proposed Local 591 election timeline, subject to change: 1/14/13 Post Notice of Election/Nomination and nomination form on TWU and Local websites and bulletin boards 1/28/13 Nominations open…
American Red Cross blood drive is coming in Jan. and Feb.
APU 1/30/13 Composite Shop 2/5/13 Wheel and Brake 2/6/13 M&E Cam 2/14/13-2/22/13 See postings for details and times.