Category: TWU

Sam Says!

Dear Brother’s and Sister’s, Hopefully everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I would like to wish everyone and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. During this Thanksgiving holiday and the weekend I was able to take time to think about what has transpired over the last six weeks and at the last membership…

Contractually Speaking

With the Tulsa Base Closing for Christmas in accordance with LETTER OF MEMORANDUM in the back of the TWU/AA contract there are a lot of members who will still be working during this time. If you still have vacation left you need to talk with your supervisor about how to avoid losing this valuable benefit.…

Labor History

December 5, 1933 – The 18th Amendment (Prohibition Amendment) to the U.S. Constitution was repealed. For nearly 14 years, since January 29, 1920, it had outlawed the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages in the U.S.

Election Committee Report of December 2, 2010

Last week through today we folded and stuffed ballots for the Line Station positions of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary. These ballots are due back no later than 9:00 am on December 20, 2010 when we will pick them up from the secure post office box and bring them back to the Union Hall for…

Letter to Recall members

List Updates- 11-30-2010 November 24, 2010 Dear TWU Member, I am pleased to tell you that American Airlines plans to recall a number of AMT’s here in Tulsa. There is also a need for 50 aircraft cleaners and some parts washers. If you are interested in putting in a transfer from lay-off, now is the…

Recalls, Reassignments, and Upgrades

As of November 22, the last 9 parts washers have been recalled, therefor the Aircraft Cleaners and Part Washers have no recall list and will utilize the 12m upgrade list and others who have been laid off to fill any opening which may come about. If you know anyone who has been laid off and…

ARTICLE 1 – RECOGNITION AND SCOPE – Fleet Service

(c) The Company will continue to assign American Airlines TWU represented employees in classifications designated by the Company to all stations wherein such TWU represented Fleet Service employees are assigned currently with 2555 and above annual departures or 1460 for Ground Service employees and will staff new cities (those not currently staffed by the TWU)…