Category: TWU

Local 514 Digest for the Week of September 24th, 2021

TWU Local 514

DAY AT A TIME (DAT) ELECTION PROCESS FOR YEAR 2022 VACATION From October 15 through November 1, 2021, eligible team members will have the opportunity to reserve earned vacation as Day At a Time (DAT) vacation for the next year using the DAT election tool. Check your AA email for more information. Membership Meetings When:…

Local 514 Digest for the Week of September 17th, 2021

TWU Local 514

TWU Convention – 2021 The Convention Delegates have been in Las Vegas this past week. As I am sure they will be reporting out all that has happened in the next digest.  As for me I would like to take a moment to thank all the Stewards that stepped up this week and covered the…

Local 514 Digest for the Week of September 10th, 2021

TWU Local 514

Stewards Meeting for September is canceled Due to the TWU International Convention, your elected delegates will be participating at the convention on your behalf. Regular Membership meetings will be on September 27th. Long Term Disability Enrollment The Hartford is providing a one time Open Enrollment for the LTD Coverage. During the Fall enrollment period members…

The Passing of Brother Mel Harris

It is with heavy heart that we share with you the passing of brother Mel Harris on September 4th, 2021. Mel had been with us here in Tulsa as a Material Logistics Specialist since 2019. Please keep the Harris family in you thoughts and prayers. Obituary for Mel Martin Harris Mel Martin Harris was born…

NMB Rules on AMFA drive: NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT

NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT The National Mediation Board (NMB) dismissed the Aircraft Mechanic Fraternal Association’s (AMFA) application to conduct a representation election among mechanic and related workers at American Airlines. Last November the AMFA claimed a “representation dispute” existed among American Airlines mechanic and related workers in a filing at the NMB and that they had…

Local 514 Digest for the Week of September 3rd, 2021

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NMB Case No. R-7557 American Airlines / TWU / IAM Association and AMFA Final Decision RE: NMB Case No. R-7557 American Airlines/TWU/IAM Association and AMFA   Participants: This determination addresses the July 12, 2021 appeal filed by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) of Investigator Josie G. M. Bautista’s June 25, 2021 eligibility rulings. For…

NMB Case No. R-7557 American Airlines/TWU/IAM Association and AMFA Final Decision

RE: NMB Case No. R-7557 American Airlines/TWU/IAM Association and AMFA Participants: This determination addresses the July 12, 2021 appeal filed by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) of Investigator Josie G. M. Bautista’s June 25, 2021 eligibility rulings. For the reasons discussed below, AMFA’s appeal is granted in part and denied in part. AMFA’s application…

The Passing of Retired Brother Wheeler Parker

We regret to inform you of the Passing of Retired Brother Wheeler Parker on August 30, 2021. Wheeler Retired from his job as an Inspector here at American Airlines in 2004. Please keep the Parker family in your thoughts and prayers.  

Resolution on Joint Representation and the effects on Collective Bargaining Agreements

The following is the Resolution Language: Whereas, Article XII Section 1 of the Transport Worker Union of America Constitution states the following: “The Membership of the Transport Workers Union of America shall function through Local Unions.”; Whereas, Article XII Section 2 additionally states the following: “…the supreme authority in the Local Union shall be the…

Local 514 Digest for the Week of August 27th, 2021

TWU Local 514

Membership Meetings: Monday, August 30th, 2021 we will be holding 3 meetings.  7:15am 11:45am 3:45pm Location: TWU514 Union Hall 11929 East Pine Street Tulsa. Please make arrangements to attend. We look forward to hearing from you.   Kendal Anderson Vice President September 2021 Is Suicide Prevention with The Department of Veteran Affairs The VA will…