Our Sessions with American Airlines continues to be mediated by the National Mediation Board. Mediator’s Jack Kane and Walter Darr were present for this session. The Stores Negotiations Committee members gathered at 1:00p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2011, at which time the Company presented a counter-proposal to Article 39 (Fitness for Duty). On Tuesday, February…
Category: TWU
Fallen Hero, PFC Garret Dale Kalka. Airport Escort
AA Honor Guaard Super short notice. Here are the details for tomorrow, below is the Mission posting. We are posting at National, as in the statement below and the original website http://www.pgrok.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3 and our numerous Yahoo! sites and emails. Tommy will have the lead at the airport, Tommy has asked me to request (obviously I…
Rally at DFW is Success! Supported by The NFL Players Association
February 7, 2011 – Passengers flying into Dallas Fort-Worth (DFW) Airport for the Super Bowl, got the message, that “not everything is so super at American Airlines” when hundreds of TWU members and supporters picketed and leafleted during the Super Bowl Weekend. “American Airlines Workers Protest At Super Bowl XLV” and more was printed, blogged…
PrayforKevin.com
On 6 Feb. 2011 Kevin was admitted to St. Johns Hospital ICU after his family had been fighting flu symptoms all week. Kevin is now stable but still in ICU at this time. “No flowers or balloons can be sent to his ICU room, but please feel free to send cards to Kevin Crosser, room…
There is no Recall List at Tulsa!
Currently, only about 35% of the recall list has responded to the recall notices sent out since January 31st. We have some serious concerns according to President Sam Cirri and Exec. Board Member Dave Corbit, about the lack of response from laid off members. American Airlines must send certified notices to those members with recall…
TE-Attendance Pay issues..
Since last weeks record Snow fall, we have been receiving many calls on just what will happen as far pay and the TE days. We are still in discussions with AA at this time. Until a decision is made there is no need to file a grievance. Please be patient. We are working to resolve this as…
UPDATED: No Transportation Emergency Declared by AA, @ 09:00 2-9-11
They have not declared a TE as of 09:00, 2-9-11 They have not declared a TE as of 04:30, 2-9-11 We will re-evaluate on another conference call @ 09:00. Please be careful as the roads are looking bad. Sam Cirri President Transport Workers Union of America Local 514
Protest Against American Airlines Corporate Greed
As passengers got out of cabs and shuttle buses at Terminal D they were met with a boisterous crowd carrying picket signs and chanting through blaring bullhorns. Hundreds of TWU members, alongside fellow union flight attendants and pilots and retired NFL players with the NFL Players Association, rallied to seize upon the national attention brought…
Teamsters , TWU Labor Alliance Applauds PBS FRONTLINE REPORT
(WASHINGTON) – Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Airline Division and Transport Workers Union (TWU) commended PBS “Frontline” on its investigative report into airline maintenance. The two unions also stated that much remains to be addressed to ensure the safety of the traveling public. The report brought to light the increasing use by U.S. airlines of maintenance,…
Transportation Emergency – February 3, 2011 – UPDATE From 09:00
From AA: While conditions remain hazardous in some areas, many of the main roads are clear. We recognize that our employees face varied conditions in their neighborhoods, so we expect you to exercise good judgment and drive safely. You might recognize that our food and beverage vendors have not resupplied, so you would likely want…