Many members have asked about Duty Time Limits and a letter of interpretation that has been passed around the airline system, hangar and shop floor. The actual regulation states that a mechanic must have rest of a least 24 hours during any seven consecutive days or the equivalent within any one calendar month (four 24-hour…
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TWU 2011 Cope Conference
We are in a fight for the soul of our workplaces and our democracy, Wisconsin State Senator Mark Miller told the TWU COPE Legislative Conference in a video address that began the third day of the conference on April 6. “As we organize together side by side to take back our democracy and to take…
Introduction to Scuba
Thought you might like to scuba dive but aren’t sure? Now is your chance to see if scuba is for you. No equipment necessary; just bring a swimsuit and towel. You will get to try on all the equipment and breathe underwater with a licensed instructor. Intro’s will be held on April 30th from 9am…
Business Development Group (BDG) is Seeking Two TWU Members
The Business Development Group is a TWU/AA endorsed group of AA employees that work to identify opportunities for new work that can be accomplished in-house. The TWU RO Committee works closely with the BDG to insure all potential work reviewed is in compliance with the TWU Collective Bargaining Agreement. The BDG is seeking TWU represented employees to…
April 2011 Membership Meeting
Monday, April 25, 2011 7:15 AM * 11:45 AM * 3:45 PM * 11:30 PM TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Regular Order of Business Discussion and vote on sponsorship of the 5th Annual P. C. Jordan Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament Discussion and vote on purchasing a table for the Red…
Veto HB 1593!
HB 1593 PASSES THE SENATE CALL THE GOVERNOR HB 1593 passed Tuesday, April 19th on the Senate Floor. The bill cannot go to the governor’s desk until this Friday evening for her signature. Please call Governor Fallin’s office At (405) 521-2342 And ask her to VETO HB 1593 POSTING-PDF
American Airlines union workers protest executive bonuses
Powered by the largest news staff in Northeastern Oklahoma Visit tulsaworld.com for coverage of news, business, sports and entertainment. American Airlines union workers protest executive bonuses by: D.R. STEWART World Staff Writer Wednesday, April 20, 2011 4/20/2011 4:40:46 AM As AMR Corp. prepares to report first-quarter earnings Wednesday, the company’s unionized flight attendants and mechanics…
URGENT! HB 1593 Update
HB 1593, that would strip collective bargaining from Oklahoma Public Employees is still on the Senate agenda to be heard, but as of today it still has not been heard. It could get a hearing tomorrow, next week or anytime in between. If they do not hear it by the close of session on April…
Recent aircraft incidents have focused the public’s attention on: Is my plane safe? Good Question.
Washington DC – A new report from the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) highlights significant gaps in the safety and security of aircraft maintenance performed in outsourced repair facilities in the U.S. and overseas. The study, Who’s Fixing My Plane: Aircraft Maintenance in America? is based on a review of government audits and industry…
Why American Airlines doesn’t tout its maintenance work
BY MITCHELL SCHNURMAN mschnurman@star-telegram.com With all its red ink and union problems, American Airlines doesn’t have a lot to brag about. But in one category, it’s far and away the industry leader: doing its own maintenance on airplanes. This sounds so fundamental to running an airline that customers may be surprised to learn that carriers…