Category: TWU

Local 514 Classification Chart

Title 1 Inspector  348 Crew Chief Mechanic AMT 341 Mechanic AMT 2,805 AMT / OSM position 86 OSM 454 Crew Chief Part Washer 6 Part Washer 68 Crew Chief Aircraft Cleaner 12 Aircraft Cleaner 116

Contractually Speaking

Did you know that it is a contractual right for you to have Union Representation when ever a supervisor asks a question that may lead to discipline or when written statements are requested? We highly recommended any union member to seek union representation if an investigation should occurs. It is difficult to exercise your right…

DOT and A.A. Drug Panel Changes

The Transport Workers Union has been notified by James Weel (Managing Director of American Airlines) that starting Friday October 1, 2010 the company will adopt Department of Transportation (DOT) changes to the federal drug testing panel.

Optional Short Term Disability

Optional Short Term Disability (OSTD) is paid by the employee and is insured through Met Life. There is a seven-day waiting period and the benefit is payable on the 8th day of your disability or when your sick pay is exhausted, which ever is later. The maximum you can draw is 50% of your salary…

Questions From the Floor

Why are the FSA spending account cards going to be done away with? Rob Kirk, Hangar 2, Facilities Maintenance FSA Debit Card Discontinuation Source: Jetnet Flexible Spending Accounts FAQs

Shop Steward Meeting – October 11, 2010

Agenda 1. Regular order of business. 2. Training: Basic Grievances Monday, October 11, 2010 7:15 AM, 11:45 AM and 3:45 PM 11929 East Pine Street Tulsa, Oklahoma TWU, Local 514 Sam Cirri, President

Stand Down – October 23, 2010

The TWU, Local 514 Veterans Committee needs your help with Stand Down 2010. Please bring your gently used clothing, boots, coats, sleeping bags, backpacks, or new socks and underwear to the TWU Union Office or the Grievance Office at the Base before October 22, 2010. Sam Cirri, President

Question from a Member

Why does the union hall still display the old black and white pictures of our Union on strike with AA (in the 50’s I presume) portraying men holding billy clubs in protest. What message are we trying to send to our members in today’s time? Is the Union glorifying this mentality?

Long Term Disability

Did you know that the TWU Long Term Disability policy rates are almost cut in half at age 50 with 15 credited years of service? In fact, there have been around 98 TWU Local 514 members who were over charged on their LTD premiums from July 2008 through July 2009 due to a payroll error.…

Veterans Committee Report, September 30, 2010

By Duane Wittman Thank you TWU Local 514 for passing the motion sponsoring the Vietnam Veterans Luncheon at the Veteran Hospital in Claremore, OK on OCT 9. On Oct 23 there is a Veterans Stand-down located at the American Legion Post 36 in Sapulpa, OK