Category: TWU

September 2017 – Report from Chairman of Maintenance, Pat Kinnamon

Brothers and Sisters, I would like to give an update on current events at the Tulsa Base. We are still meeting with The Company in regards to the Recall/Reassignment identified for Hangers 3/4. The TWU Currently has a 29D grievance filed against the Company for moving Inspection work on C-Check Card’s over to the AMT…

The Time To Celebrate Beyond Labor Day 2017

In my opinion, the corner of 2nd. and Main St. in Henryetta, Ok. is the best place to watch the annual Labor Day Parade. This location is at the bottom of the hill and the end of the parade route. For the past five years I have taken up this spot to celebrate and work…

Message from Local 514 President, Dale Danker – September 3, 2017

514 Brothers and Sisters, This past week in DC we signed a letter which will solidify that all initial inspection will be preformed by our inspectors. We are achieving positive items in negotiations, the company does not just give them to us. I wish that the company would give us an industry leading contract, I…

Equity Distribution Update, September 1, 2017 letter from ATD Director Mike Mayes

Brothers and Sisters: Last month, we informed you that the distribution process for American Airlines equity shares would begin soon. Recently, American made a distribution to unsecured creditors from its Disputed Claims Reserve (DCR), which holds shares set aside for resolution of certain claims in the bankruptcy proceedings. The number of shares recently distributed for…

Association, AA Executive Session Negotiations Continue

Brothers and Sisters, After the fallout from the Company’s letter on Friday August 24th, the Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in Washington DC. The ghost negotiators from the Company that were invited to join the talks did not show up. The Association is taking the high road and looking…

International Vice President Sean Doyle, moving to Organizing Department

RE: Air Division Staff Dear Sisters and Brothers: This letter serves to announce a number of changes within the Air Division staff, effective September 4, 2017. Due to an increased focus on organizing and new opportunities to expand TWU’s membership, International Vice President Sean Doyle is moving to the Organizing Department. Sean’s ongoing service to…

Support TWU Members Affected by Hurricane Harvey

As the extreme weather continues to affect families in Texas, the TWU leadership has met to outline an action plan to best support our brothers and sisters in the area. Working with Houston-based International Administrative Vice President John Bland, State Conferences, and all our Texas-area locals, we are committed to securing our members’ immediate safety,…