March 01, 2024Dear Sisters and Brothers: The Members of your TWU/IAM Association Negotiating Committee met the past two weeks in DFWand PHX to continue the discussions on proposed changes to the current Joint Collective BargainingAgreements. The Committee fine-tuned their positions on numerous Articles, along with completing thearduous task of crafting proposed language on the majority…
President: Jay Potter and I traveled to Phoenix this week to continue discussions on the upcoming contract negotiations with American Airlines. We continued our work on the MLS book. Also this week the IAM brought in the QA Auditors sub committee spokesman to give us an update on issues related to their classification. Association update…
President: The TWU/IAM Negotiating committee met at the Local 591 union office in DFW to continue working on contract language for upcoming negotiations with AA. We will travel to Phoenix next week to continue that process. I’m available 24/7 at 918-636-6089, texting is preferred if you’re able. Dale Danker Vice President: Membership Meetings are on…
President: I enjoyed attending the Steward’s meeting this week. Thank you to those new stewards who are getting involved, and a big Thank you to the Senior Stewards for all the commitment you continue to give to the membership. Jay Potter and I travel to DFW on Monday to continue meeting with the TWU/IAM negotiation…
President Dale Danker on Communications here at Local 514 and Article 9ff of our CBA.
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President: Marla, Joe and I met this week with Ed Sangricco and his team to discuss Tulsa base issues. I asked if he would look at the upcoming AO schedule around the major holidays and upcoming summer months to see if the company could adjust the vacation ratio to something greater than the minimum. Any…
Vice President: We have had over 100 new hires on-boarded in January. Please make them feel welcome and assist them on the floor if needed. The company plans to add 308 new positions this year. If you are interested in moving bid areas, check Jetnet Bids and Transfers on Saturdays at 00:01 for available openings—bids…
What you need to know Since the ratification of your joint collective bargaining agreement in 2020, your profit-sharing pool has been increased to 10% of American’s adjusted pretax income up to $2.5 billion and 20% of any pretax income in excess of $2.5 billion. This year, we estimate the profit-sharing payout for your workgroup to…
Vice President: Attending the TWU International MLK Event in Miami, FL, was an honor. I, along with Tracy Hardin and Lisa Prince. We spent the weekend volunteering for community service and participated in the parade. Article 28 – Safety and Health “A. The company hereby agrees to maintain safe, sanitary and healthful conditions in all…