Recently TWU members received a mailing from TWU Air Transport Division offering open enrollment to the new ATD – sponsored Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance from Standard Insurance Company. This has caused some confusion for many of our members; therefore, we have put together some of the most asked questions.
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Important Mechanic and Related Mediation Update 11-10-10
The Mechanic and Related Negotiating Committee has a meeting scheduled with NMB Mediator Jack Kane next week Monday November 15, 2010 in Hurst Texas. The meeting will entail debriefing Mediator Kane on the rejected tentative agreement, specifically the memberships reasons for rejection along with discussions on scheduling future bargaining sessions. We will update the membership…
Important Stores Mediation Update 11-10-10
The Stores Negotiating Committee has a meeting scheduled with NMB Mediator Jack Kane next week Tuesday November 16, 2010 in Hurst Texas. The meeting will entail debriefing Mediator Kane on the rejected tentative agreement, specifically the memberships reasons for rejection along with discussions on scheduling future bargaining sessions. We will update the membership as soon…
Letter of Agreement: Int’l TWU – 29D – QAM Objection – Article 11(f)
This is to confirm our understanding regarding full and final settlement of the 29(d) Presidential grievance you filed dated October 20, 2010 relative to the Company’s imposed qualifications requirement of twenty-four (24) months credited experience to the Qualifications Administration Manual (QAM) for a Line Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT).
Letter of Agreement: Procedures for Transfers
The Company and the TWU have agreed to implement the following procedures in order to clarify the transfer process. Due to the criticality of verifying employee’s background history, many employees have transferred to stations only to be informed by outside agencies that they have not been approved with credentials to work at their new station.…
President’s Report, 11-08-2010
Since I took office in August it has been a busy three months. We have voted on a Tentative Agreement where M&R and Stores failed 2 to 1 and Tech Specialists ratified their agreement. I have attended Negotiations meetings for M&R, Stores, and Fleet Service and believe that changes for the better in organization and…
President Little Nominated to FAA Advisory Council
Oct 13 2010 TWU International President James C. Little has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Management Advisory Council (MAC) to help advise the FAA on management and policy issues related to the airline industry. President Little will bring his experience in the airline industry and…
Labor History This Month
Important Dates in Labor History Nov. 15, 1881 The labor organization later known as the American Federation of Labor is founded at Turner Hall in Pittsburgh. Cigar-maker Samuel Gompers would become its president in 1886. Nov. 11, 1887 Four labor organizers hanged for alleged conspiracy in riot and bombing in Chicago’s Haymarket Square. Nov. 23,…
Question from the Floor
Q. Why is it that the company can question the use of an earned negotiated benefit (Sick Time)?– Danny Hightower, Facility Maintenance Hangars 1 & 2. If the supervisor wants to speak with you about your sick time you should take your shop steward with you if one is available. If your are accused of…
TWU Local 514 Veterans Committee Needs Your Help
The TWU Veterans Committee is looking for 8×10 copies of photos from past and present military personnel to use on the Veterans Day Float on November 11. They need to be copies because the photos will not be returned. The pictures can be dropped off at the TWU Grievance office or the TWU Hall located…