President Dale Danker on the topics of: Overtime Re Bid Local Grievance Review Grievance Review Board DAT Days Transfers AMFA Stewards Membership Meetings
VIDEO: Update March-June 2021
Category: TWU
Local 514 Digest for the Week of June 11th, 2021
President Dale Danker, Update March-June 2021 For those members who have a pension in PBGC. Some union members stand to gain from a recent change to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp (PBGC) policy regarding the payment of retiree benefits. In the past, only retirees could collect benefits from any plan terminated by the employer and…
2021 Scholarship Winners
Established in 1969, the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund provides 15 scholarships worth $4,800 to college-bound dependents of TWU members. It is paid out every year in the amount of $1,200 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four-year course of study. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s accredited college or…
TWU/IAM Association Posting – Representational Cards
Dear TWU-IAM Association member, The National Mediation Board (NMB) is still in the process of determining if a representation dispute exists among the Mechanic and Related class and craft at American Airlines, based on the AMFA filing representational cards. We have also been asked if the NMB determines a representation dispute does exist, who will…
Local 514 Digest for the Week of June 4th, 2021
What a Top Labor Leader for Travel Learned From the Pandemic The pandemic has taken a toll on the frontline workers at the Transport Workers Union, but action and compassion go a long way. Industry employers need to take note and make adjustments as their frontline workers return. Tracy Hardin AO Rebid Schedule –…
What a Top Labor Leader for Travel Learned From the Pandemic
The pandemic has taken a toll on the frontline workers at the Transport Workers Union, but action and compassion go a long way. Industry employers need to take note and make adjustments as their frontline workers return. — Ruthy MuñozSource For the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), representing over 150,000 union workers across airlines,…
Local 514 Digest for the Week of May 28th, 2021
Union Hall – Open for Use! Since the pandemic we have limited the use of the Union hall for anything other then required necessities. With the CDC making the changes to events and gatherings we have now opened the Union Hall to all members that would like to use it for their events. The Union…
Happy AMT Day
Charles Taylor, the Wright Brothers’ mechanic and father of aviation maintenance, was born on May 24, 1868. Now – 153 years later – we celebrate him with every safe arrival and continued commitment to good work (regardless of the state of the world). In 2008, a congressional resolution dedicated the date in honor of Taylor,…
Local 514 Digest for the Week of May 21st, 2021
Apprenticeship; A Doorway to Opportunity The Oklahoma Building and Construction Trades Council offers an apprenticeship opportunity for on-the-job training and academic instruction for those entering the workforce, with a chance to get paid while you learn. This may be a great chance for those seeking alternative to formal secondary education. For more information about the…
Local 514 Digest for the Week of May 14th, 2021
How to get your COVID-19 vaccine incentive See link below: https://newjetnet.aa.com/docs/DOC-43369?c=email_jetwire_20210511_covid U.S.-based mainline ground team members, Management and Support Staff, and Envoy team members Visit the online submission portal and use your AA ID to sign in. Complete the short form to provide: The manufacturer of your vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer, etc.) The date(s) of…