Virtual Membership Meeting for October 26, 2020. https://youtu.be/V0d_5LBLnb0
Category: TWU
Local 514 Digest for the Week of October 16th, 2020
LTD and STD We have good news regarding the Hartford LTD, STD and Lincoln Term Life benefits. UBP received approval to continue working with TWU Locals as a collective group. Short Term Disability Members currently on the Union STD through Hartford will have the option to remain in Hartford, new enrollment will be allowed, at…
AMFA Rebuttal Part 2: Including AMFA’s Cause & Effect On AA Brake Riding!
In his video, a self proclaimed AMFA organizer tried to justify AMFA’s raid. A “raid” has always been – an attempt to solicit workers belonging to or represented by another union. The AMFA organizer cannot deny that AMFA’s Assistant Director has written a letter acknowledging that they are running a raid at American. Judgment…
Local 514 Digest for the week of October 9th, 2020
American Red Cross donation need: With the second hurricane in six weeks to hit the Louisiana coast, and fires on the West coast the need at the Red Cross is at an all time high. Whatever or however you can help would be greatly appreciated. Redcross.org Sick time accrual 2020 I have been hearing this…
TWU President John Samuelsen on the AMFA RAID
During the Covid-19 pandemic, most of aviation fought for the CARES Act and continued funding, but the bottom feeding AMFA union chose to exploit the crisis by raiding TWU locals representing American Airline mechanics. Watch the video message by International President John Samuelsen.
Sick time accrual 2020
I have been hearing this question from the floor. Why do I have an extra 24 hours sick time in my bank? Last week (October 1,2020) we were given 24 hours of sick time; this was added to our sick banks. It is our understanding that on or before December 31st 2020, we will have…
Payroll Support CARES Act Podcast from the TWU
Rebid/Realignment
On Friday I met with The Management Team for Hangers 1,2 & 3. During the meeting, we discussed their plans to change the rebid/realignment. This process is set to begin on Monday for Crew Chiefs and shortly after for Crew Members. The plan presented shows a 20% drop in crew who are scheduled for Saturday…
Local 514 Digest for the week of October 2, 2020
BENEFITS ENROLLMENT Dental The TWU option will not be offered in 2021. You’ll have two options: Plus and Basic. The Plus option offers a higher level of coverage, and the Basic option offers a lower level of coverage, so you can pick the one that best fits your needs. If you’re currently enrolled in…
TWU Statement on Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement supporting the Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act (H.R. 8404), passed by the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure on September 30: “The TWU was the first union to call for the 737-MAX to be grounded because our…