(May 11, 2009) WASHINGTON—The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) today announced it is taking responsibility for the underfunded pension plan covering some 9,600 employees and retirees of LandAmerica Financial Group Inc. of Glen Allen, Va., a bankrupt real estate services firm.
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The passing of Harold VanCuren
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Harold VanCuren, who passed away on Friday, May 1, 2009. Harold began with AA in 1990, was currently working in Plant Maintenance in the PALM building. His wife, Mary Ann VanCuren, works as a Planner in the PALM organization. Harold was a…
Chris Gibson and Mark De Angelis Receive Awards From Tulsa Area United Way
On March 24, 2009, Chris Gibson, TWU 514 Executive Board Member, received the Jack L. Lewis Award for his help and dedication with the Tulsa Area United Way.
Buy American and Fair Trade Policies to Spur National and Global Economic Recovery
When Congress enacted the federal recovery plan, many state and federal leaders demanded “Buy American” provisions to ensure that the recovery plan funds would be directed to job creation in communities devastated by layoffs, particularly in steel and other manufacturing sectors especially hard hit by the economic meltdown.
Governments Aim to Stall Spread of Deadly Flu
Phase 4 alert signals that virus is now adept at spreading between humans.
Membership Meeting Monday 27th of April
Regular membership meeting for the month of April,
Fleet & Ground Service Negotiation Committee, Update April 24, 2009
Fleet & Ground Services are the Title III and Title IV Groups in the Collective Bargaining Agreement The following is a summary of our mediation session that took place in Chicago, Illinois from April 21 to April 23, 2009.
TWU Membership supported Civic Activities
American Airlines Bicycle Club: April 14th Bike Building for the Tulsa Tough Kids Bike Giveaway. If you know a child 3rd 5th grade who needs a bicycle sign them up for a free bicycle at tulsatough.com. The bikes will be given away in May along with a bike helmet. The child must attend bicycle safety…