January 2018 Membership Meetings Monday, January 29, 2018 Time: 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM 11:30 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Time: 5:00 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Regular Order of Business Discuss and vote on Bylaw changes D’Ann Johnson moved to amend bylaws…
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Questions and Answers on American Airlines Equity Distribution
Following the court’s ruling in the American Airlines equity case, TWU has received several questions regarding the equity distribution process. Below, we are reprinting the text of a Q&A that was sent to all AA Local Presidents on November 2, 2017. Question: Why has so much time passed since the initial distribution of equity in…
Message from President Dale Danker
All, Linked is the decision from the Feb. 2017 arbitration hearing. I was on a conference call today to discuss it. The prefunding case is being looked at to determine if there is a path to fight it going forward. The union’s position is it’s your money. Equity- No word on any movement on the…
Association, AA Executive Session Negotiations Continue
Brothers and Sisters, The full negotiating committees met with Association attorneys in December to prepare our Scope proposals followed by a sub-committee meeting in Washington D.C. the week of January 2nd to the 5th, along with the Association legal team to finalize these Scope proposals. The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines…
Drug Testing – TWU International Legislative Update
January 9, 2018 In November, we provided you information about the changes the US Department of Transportation (DOT) made to the federal drug testing requirements. As you recall, workers already subject to DOT drug tests will now be screened for four additional drugs, specifically, semi-synthetic opioids. That change took effect January 1, 2018. More information…
Eligibility for Participation in Equity Distribution
The general rule for eligibility to participate in the distribution is: an employee was in the TWU represented craft/class and active employee on payroll, approved leaves of absence on both the date of American’s filing its petition for bankruptcy (November 29, 2011) and the closing date for eligibility (July 26, 2013). Does not exclude RIF…
Letter Regarding Equity Distribution
All, I was on a conference call today to discuss the equity payout. Please read the attached letter from ATD Director Mike Mayes. There is no timeline for the payout until the tax issue and who will distribute the funds is resolved. Dale January 6, 2018 Brothers and Sisters: As we enter a new calendar…
AA Bonus
Brothers and Sisters: You likely received a message from American Airlines notifying you of a $1,000 distribution for every team member. The company claims this bonus is to celebrate the hard work of each of you, and that the extra money is a result of the new tax structure recently passed by Congress. Don’t buy…
Shop Steward Meetings – January 8, 2018
Monday, January 8, 2018 Times: 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Regular Order of Business David Corbit will be speaking about Steward expectations, elections, and the New Contract. January 2018 Shop Steward Meeting Posting in PDF
Obituary – Dennis Wayne Kelsey.
We are sorry to inform you of the passing of Dennis Wayne Kelsey. Jan 2 TuesdayViewing4pmMowery Funeral Services9110 N. Garnett (west of 169 on side road)Owasso, Oklahoma 74055918-272-6244 Funeral ServicesJan 3 Wednesday10amCentral Baptist Church9001 N. 145th E PlOwasso, Oklahoma 74055