Category: TWU

AA Pension & Retiree Medical Benefit Seminar-Presentation

Please see the linked AA Pension & Retiree Medical Benefit Seminar Presentation -PDF  This is not endorsed by the PBGC, but it was vetted through their legal department with the intent that it helps both them and the AA-TWU employees. Employees can always go to the pbgc website to drill down deeper into the issues.

TWU Local 514 Jackets

Black TWU, Local 514 jackets are now on sale at the Union Hall Office for $35 each, cash or check. Sizes available are S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5X. Please bring the correct change or a check

It’s a New Year for Elections

The Local 514 Sign Shop will be a busy place for the up coming elections. The only thing missing is volunteers. We are going to need volunteers for all hours of the day. The Sign Shop will be open more often during the upcoming elections and volunteer help will be needed. The hours of operation…

Attention Transfers

If you are a transfer from another local and previously had Long Term Disability Deductions, you should check your pay stub to ensure LTD is being deducted. If not, then contact Mary Gorremans at 918 384-9483.

Insurance Information Update

Due to a policy uploading issue with the enrollment firm, we were not able to start the deductions on the majority of the AFLAC Whole Life & Critical Illness policies. USI will send out invoices to these members requesting the premium for the month of January. All of these member’s deductions will then start on…

FYI : Safety Glasses…

The American Airlines Vendor for safety glasses is requiring payment up front before you can get glasses. We have no more information whether or not there is a refund policy yet. We will keep you informed as it comes available.

Attention, Everyone Please Read

It has come to our attention that American Airlines has made errors in Local 514’s members insurance cards and coverage. We are advising you to take time and make sure you have received your insurance and Medco Pharmacy cards. Everyone should have received them the last part of December 2011. Temporary medical or Medco cards…

Federal National Mediation Board Asserts that the Agency is Still a Key Part of the Labor Negotiation Process at American and American Eagle Despite AMR’s Bankruptcy Filing

DALLAS – Representatives of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and executives from AMR subsidiary American Eagle were notified Wednesday evening that the National Mediation Board (NMB) remains committed to helping unions at American Airlines and American Eagle reach labor agreements with parent company AMR – despite the company’s November bankruptcy filing. TWU represents ground workers,…

AMR – Pleading Update 1/11/2012 – Bankruptcy

Withdrawal of Limited Objection of HSH Nordbank to Section 1110 Election HSH Nordbank, AG (“HSH Nordbank”), individually and as agent for itself and other lenders, withdrew its limited objection to election pursuant to section 1100(a) of the Bankruptcy Code with respect to certain aircraft because it received the proper cure amounts as set forth in the…

AMR – Pleading Update 1/11/2012 – Bankruptcy

Withdrawal of Limited Objection of U.S. Bank Trust National Association to Section 1110 Election U.S. Bank Trust National Association (“U.S. Bank”), as trustee, recently withdrew its limited objection to the Debtors’ election pursuant to section 1100(a) of the Bankruptcy Code with respect to American Airlines 2009-1A EETC Aircraft Equipment because U.S. Bank received the scheduled…