The time has come to apply for the 2010 Michael J. Quill Scholarship. Since 1969, TWU has been awarding 15 four-year college scholarships annually to the dependents of TWU members. The awards are worth $1,200 each annually, for a total of $4,800 over the four-year college period. The deadline is May 1, 2010 so apply…
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Stores Mediation Update – February 24, 2010
The Stores Negotiations Committee met in Tulsa on February 22nd and 23rd with AA Management and Federal Mediator Jack Kane. As background in the November, 2009 Stores Mediation Session in Chicago comments were made to both the Company and the Union to hypothetically “build a wall” behind both the Company and the Union’s table position.…
M&R Mediation Session for March 1st – 5th has been canceled by Mediator Jack Kane.
February 22, 2010 TO: M&R Negotiating Committee RE: Follow-up Mediation Conference Notice NMB Case Number: A-13495 Dear Brothers: We have been notified by Mediator Jack Kane that the upcoming M&R Mediation Session scheduled at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma has been canceled. (See Previous Schedule here) Further information will be forthcoming as soon…
American Airlines’ in-house repair policy is both boon and burden
08:50 AM CST on Friday, February 19, 2010 By ERIC TORBENSON / The Dallas Morning News etorbenson@dallasnews.com American Airlines Inc. prides itself as the only large carrier doing its own major aircraft maintenance, saying the strategy saves time and boosts quality for the work done on its 610 jets.
Crew Chief self demotion, Fleet Service Clerk and Crew Chief Fleet Service Clerk classification- March 2010
February 9,2010 Timothy J. Gillespie International Representative Transport Workers Union of America 1 791 Hurstview Drive Hurst, TX 76054 Dear Tim, As you know, the Company will be conducting a reduction in force within the Fleet Service Clerk and Crew Chief Fleet Service Clerk classification for Airport Services with the first round to be effective…
Transport Workers Union Will Ask to be “Released” If No Agreement at American Airlines is Reached by March 8
N E W S R E L E A S E February 17, 2009 For Immediate Release Transport Workers Union Will Ask to be “Released” If No Agreement at American Airlines is Reached by March 8 — First Step Toward Self Help —
FAA Fines….
WASHINGTON (AP) By JOAN LOWY American Airlines could face a fine in the ballpark of $10 million for safety violations involving wiring in its large MD-80 fleet, according to a government official familiar with the nearly completed federal investigation.
Membership Meeting February 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM 11:30 PM Location: TWU Local 514 11929 E Pine St.
TWU Local 525: Rocket Jobs At Risk
TWU Local 525 provides ground support for both manned and unmanned NASA missions and their jobs are at risk, as is the future of space exploration. [youtube FR_4_pUw9oA&hl]
Mediation Conference Notice, Stores
TO: Stores Negotiating Committee RE: Mediation Conference Notice NMB Case Number: A-13485 Dear Brothers: Please note that the upcoming Stores Mediation Conferences with Mediator Jack Kane will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The dates are listed below. February 22, 2010 1:00pm – TBD February 23, 2010 9:00am – TBD February 24, 2010 9:00am – TBD February 25,…