FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2022 Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act Will Close Safety Loopholes, Return Union Jobs to the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC – The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO – the largest union representing airline workers – has been fighting to end offshoring aircraft repair and overhaul. Today, the…
Presidents Update: All, As you know if you use your earned sick time you will be given points that will move you towards termination. The letter put out by the leadership of this Association even mentions how important it is to their membership. In fact, it’s so important for them and the company that calls…
TO: TWU/IAM Association Members RE: Attendance Arbitration Yesterday, we began the attendance arbitration for all five Association Agreements. The case is being presented for the Association by Christina Gornail, from the law firm of Richard, Phillips, & Rind P.C. We initially prepared to complete the case in the one day made available by the Arbitrator.…
President Update This week I attended the Benefits conference in Charleston, South Carolina. A red flag that stuck out in my mind was that “Return to Work Specialists” believe the company is following the contract. Laughable I know! It appears that management system-wide does not care that the contract book allows for Union members to…
Medical Plan Summary YOY monthly medical contributions YOY monthly dental and vision contributions Dental contributions are decreasing by 1.4% Moving to the broader PDP Plus network with MetLife Vision rates are increasing ~5% 2022 TWU Benefits Conference Sept 2022 in PDF
Union Hall Restoration We have been moving along on the restorations since the July 10th water line break. All the sheet rock work is complete. We have had the painters this week and we hope to have carpet by next week. As always, if you run into any issues you can contact your local Steward.…
This was the Wife of Jim Frasier of Frasier, Frasier and Hickman. They are our Long standing Legal team for local 514. Our Condolences to the Frasier Family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. TWU Local 514.SALLY FRASIER OBITUARY Sally Newlon Freeman Frasier Sally Newlon Freeman Frasier, 80, passed away at home on…
President Update This week we had our Grievance Review Board meeting in Dallas Tx. After that I spent time with Local 591 President, Gary Schaible and Local 567 President,Rollie Reaves to go over problems that we have been experiencing with the Association and working on solutions. Marla and I also visited with several AA pilots…
We are saddened to share with you the passing of retired brother Max Bunnell Max had a company seniority date of 1966 retired from the position of Inspection in 1991. Please keep the Bunnell family in your thoughts and prayers. No service details were available at the time of his posting.
President Danker Issues that continue to divide and harm our ability to be successful. Crew Chiefs who are willing to play dodge-ball with their company buddies. Thank you to the Union Crew Chiefs who do not participate. Company always changing bid areas and reducing locations. Company putting multiple crew chiefs in one location. Company quietly…