In February, we announced there would be a drawing for the remaining small black union jackets which have been on sale since 2003. You had to sign up at the Union Hall in person and the drawing was held at the April 3:45pm Membership Meeting. The Winners are as follows: Bill Bell Don Woodrich Carl…
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BDG Positions
Therefore if you replied to the BDG article please re-send your information to the corrected email address. Business Development Group (BDG) is Seeking Two TWU Members – The Business Development Group is a TWU/AA indorsed group of AA employees that work to identify opportunities for new work that can be accomplished in-house. The TWU RO…
FAASTeam Maintenance Safety Tip April 2011
Maintenance Safety Tip Notice Number: NOTC2911 Hardware Over the years, I have come into contact with many different types of aircraft hardware. Someone who is newer to the trade or a layman might think that what they are looking at is just a bolt or nut. That statement, as you know, could not be further…
Stroll for Epilepsy
Now, to honor the memory of him and to raise money for research, TWU 514 member Phil Jordan has helped organize the first El Paso Stroll for Epilepsy. This first stroll had over 450 participants, which included 30 TWU local 514 El Paso members and their families. This event supported the Epilepsy Foundation Texas, for…
Vendor for Employment & Salary Verification for AMR
The Work Number is an automated service that provides you with the ability to quickly provide proof of your employment or income. You benefit from having control of the process, since you authorize access to your information. The Work Number provides verification services to over 80 million employees. It is widely known to mortgage lenders,…
Workers’ Memorial Day (April 28) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) Kick Off Month to “Imagine No Workers.”
Each year, thousands of workers are killed and millions more are injured or diseased because of their jobs. The unions of the AFL-CIO and people in hundreds of communities will remember these workers this Thursday, April 28, Workers Memorial Day. This Sunday, workers around the world will celebrate May Day, the international workers’ holiday…
Sam Says …
First is Negotiations: In March, our last mediated negotiations meeting, we gave the company all outstanding economic Articles to complete our comprehensive proposals for Title Groups 1 and 2. Essentially, we are waiting on the Company to respond to our latest proposal, and pushing the mediator to set the next dates. Mediator Kane advised us…
Duty Time Limit and FAR 121.377
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…
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…