Are you needing some time off, and the ratio of vacation time off has been reached, You have another option. Day at A Time (DAT) Swap You will need to get another member to work in your place, and you will have your day off and still get paid! (Ref: M&R CBA) ARTICLE 15 –…
EAP is here to help During these challenging times, you might be feeling stressed,overwhelmed, depressed or anxious. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) administered by Optum Health is here to offer support to team members and everyone in their households. Kristin Mackey, MS, LADC-MH, SAP Qualified EAP Manager for American Airlines Employee Assistance Program…
President Dale Danker on the topics of: Overtime Re Bid Local Grievance Review Grievance Review Board DAT Days Transfers AMFA Stewards Membership Meetings
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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,…
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…
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,…