Category: TWU

Christmas letter

All, I’m not one to write long winded letters or make videos when I don’t have anything to report out so this is going to be short.    As soon as I get an email from the TWU International with a meeting date and time, I plan to send Jay Potter to DC. He will…

TWU International New Committee Appointments

MEMO Date: December 19, 2017 To: International Executive Council, Board, Staff & Local Presidents From: International Administrative Committee Re: New Committee Appointments Please be advised that the following committee appointments have been submitted and approved by the IEC: • LaTonya Crisp-Sauray, TWU Working Women’s Committee Chair • John Chiarello, Appeals Committee Chair • John Feltz,…

Transport Workers Union, Tom Ridge to probe outsourced plane repairs

The Transport Workers Union of America Retains Ridge Global to Assess the Safety and Security Risks of Having U.S. Passenger Aircraft Repaired and Maintained on Foreign Soil First U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge Says Airline Safety Must Remain a Priority 15 Years After Creation of DHS WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 11, 2017) – The Transport…

Association Bulletin – December 8, 2017

Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in Washington, D.C. This session focused on Maintenance Control Technicians (MCT) and Maintenance Training Specialists (MTS) along with other Mechanic & Related and Stores language. Substantial progress was made in several non-economic articles. The constructive dialog and productive environment…

December 2017 Joint SS/Membership Meeting

Monday, December 11, 2017 and Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Monday, December 11, 2017 Time ……………………………………. 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM 11:30 PM Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Time ……………………………………. 5:00 PM Place …………………………………..TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda • Regular Order of Business • BBQ • Merry Christmas   December 2017Joint SS- Membership Meetings

TWU INTL – MEMO – New Staff Announcement

The TWU International staff continues to grow our internal capacity in order to meet the increased demand of our strategic campaigns and advanced worker organizing. We’re pleased to announce that long-time American Airlines mechanic, International Vice President and Local 591 President Gary Peterson will join the International Staff. In this position, Gary will be working…

Obituary – James Richard Kirklin

We are sorry to inform you of the passing of James Richard Kirklin.   James Richard Kirklin January 25, 1952 – November 27, 2017   James “Jim” Kirklin was born in Shamrock, TX to Richard Kirklin and Helen Marshall Kirklin. He passed away on November 27, 2017. He served in the U.S. Air Force during…

Obituary | Kelly Bax Kaullen

We are sorry to inform you of the passing of the sister of MLS Chairman Pay Bax. KELLY KAULLEN Obituary KELLY BAX KAULLEN Kelly Bax Kaullen, 52, passed away peacefully November 24, 2017. The Rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. followed by visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church,…