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…
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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…
Celebrate Veterans Day
Come join us on Thursday, November 11th to honor American Veterans at the Veterans’ Day parade. We will meet at the downtown Home Depot at 11th Street and Elgin before 10:00 AM. The parade starts at 11:00 AM. If you miss us at Home Depot, we will be lining up between 2nd Street and 3rd…
Joint Membership Shop Steward Meeting, November 22, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010 7:15 AM ? 11:45 AM ? 3:45 PM ? 11:30 PM TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Joint Meeting Nov.22-2010 PDF
TWU Mechanic & Related Contract Mediation Update
The Mechanic and Related Negotiating Committee represents Aviation Maintenance Technicians, Overhaul Support Mechanics, Aircraft Cleaners, Parts Washers in Title I, also Plant Maintenance Mechanics, Plant Maintenance Man, Utility Man, Building Cleaners, Cabin Cleaners in Title II The TWU Maintenance and Related Negotiating committee reconvened in Hurst, Texas October 19th, 2010. The Maintenance and Related Committee…
Important Deadlines
Benefits Enrollment Ends October 31: You cant wait any longer. The changes to the AA benefits are major this year. Complete your enrollment and print of your final selection. The printed document of benefits may save you a lot of head aches next year. Get Secure Flight Ready – What Do I Do? Verify that…
RO Committee
By Gary Kelley The RO (Repair Outside) Committee is a committee established by the TWU International under the guidelines of the TWU/AA Contract. The Committee’s purpose is the prevention and oversight of outsourced work to vendors and outside contractors. It consists of ATD-RO Chairman Gary Kelley, Local 514 Base RO Chairman Joe McGill, RO Title…