President Dale Danker – Video on WARN letters Dale made a video with what we currently know about the WARN letters here in Tulsa. See it HERE: https://youtu.be/nFi9BqD1K4I Association updates: Association Letter – WARN Letter WARN Follow Up Letter Benefits: You can now make changes to your FSA contributions U.S.-based team members have more options…
Sisters and Brothers This year has been an emotional roller coaster and stressful year for all of us. We have experienced periods of high stress coupled with periods of good news. Contentious contract talks, ratified contract, COVID 19, CARES Act passes, pandemic re-surges and now the WARN notices. We know that stress is cumulative and…
To: TWU/IAM Membership From: TWU/IAM EAP Staff Date: 7-16-2020 Re: WARN Letter This is an informational note to address the fact that American Airlines has issued WARN letters to members of the Association. Let’s start by talking about what a WARN letter is. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) offers: “protection to…
President Dale Danker sharing what he knows on the WARN letter issue here at AA.
We captured the following communication to AA Management. If you have any questions please contact your supervisor as they have not shared any details with our local. Dale New voluntary early out and leave of absence programs for represented team members Directors and Above, In a letter to team members, Doug and Robert shared…
TWU-IAM Association Frequently Asked Questions What is a retiree health reimbursement account (RHRA)? A RHRA is a notional account eligible TWU-IAM team members and spouses can use for health care expenses and premiums in retirement. These funds can be used for medical, dental, vision, prescription and post-tax health care premiums. How much will go into…
August Bid Timeline: As the August bid approaches, here is the timeline we will follow to be aligned with the August 10th start date. AO, CRO, AAERO, Supply Chain, Facilities Friday, July 10 @ 0800– Post Bid Sheets for Crew Chief, TCC, AMT, Avionics, MLS, etc. Thursday, July 16 @ 0800 – Crew Chief Bid…
July 10, 2020 To All TWU/IAM Association Members on American Airlines: American Airlines has informed the Association that it will be sending Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications (WARN Act notifications) to Association covered employees. This notice, which is required by law, will contain information indicating that American Airlines may furlough employees. All of the TWU/IAM…
We write with heavy hearts to announce the passing of John Bland. It is said the arc of history is long, but it bends toward justice. Mr. Bland stood on the precipice of that arc to demand justice for all. John Bland was TWU’s Administrative Vice President until his retirement in 2017 and the Director…
TWU International President John Samuelsen discusses the future of flying in a continued Covid-19 pandemic with Huffington Post.