To all American Airlines/US Airways Mechanic & Related, Fleet and Stores Employees: Brother and Sister TWU/IAM Members: In an announcement that brings us one step closer to joint contract negotiations for more than 30,000 Mechanic and Related, Fleet Service and Stores employees at American Airlines, the National Mediation Board (NMB) today ruled that the carrier…
Category: TWU-ATD
RE: 29(d) Grievance – Article 1, Attachment 1.1 and Attachment 1.2
Outsourcing and our Current Collective Bargaining Agreement Scope language being violated.
Negotiations Preparation Update – March 23, 2015
Our Initial TWU table teams and subcommittees – 2015 Negotiations – for all title groups. Letter from Garry Drummond, Director Air Transport Division.
TWU LTD – Under charging by Aon-Hewitt corrected
TWU Long Term Disability Insurance payments were short since January – Aon is now making adjustments which are evident on the latest pay details…
TWU Bargaining Training: AA Locals Work Together as the Union Prepares for Contract Negotiations
This week, TWU’s American Airlines local presidents are engaged in a rigorous, first-of-its-kind contract negotiations training course. This training, which began on Sunday, spans the entire week and is part of the union’s coordinated strategy in preparation for upcoming contract negotiations with the airline. Right now, the TWU/IAM Association is waiting on the National Mediation…
29d Grievance- Article 40 (i) – Violation (401k Contribution)
In accordance with Article 29 (d) of the following AA/TWU Agreements dated September 12, 2012 between American Airlines and the Transport Workers Union covering the following contract groups: Fleet Service Employees, Aviation Maintenance Technicians and Plant Maintenance Employees, Material Logistics Specialist and Crew Chiefs, Ground School and Pilot Simulator Instructors, Flight Simulator Technicians Associate Technicians…
NMB Process Plods Along
The National Mediation Board (NMB) yesterday requested additional information from the TWU/IAM Association relating to our request for a determination of Single Carrier Status (SCS). Specifically, the NMB asked for documentation related to both American Airlines and US Airways Simulator Technicians. This request is evidence the NMB is actively engaged in processing the Association’s SCS…
Electronic Transfer and Bid System Changes Effective Sat. March 7th 2015
Key Highlights Advertised number of vacancies 7 day posting window to submit vacancy/transfer request Additional 2 days (Sat/Sun) to retract Do away with paper transfer notifications Active standing transfer list request remains Transfer list renewal no longer necessary Maintain the *No 15 day waiting requirement* Paper lockout waivers and approval no longer required Important Timetables…
Letter to ATD on 401(k) Matching contributions and Grievance Awards
Dear Brother Doyle: Per our email discussions about awarded grievances being paid after September 2012 but not being matched to the members 401(k) contributions. The Local 514 Executive Board and I are all in agreement that an International Grievance should be filed on behalf of all TWU members if this is determined to be a system…
TWU Concludes Annual Int’l Executive Council & Int’l Executive Board Meeting in New Orleans, LA
The TWU International concluded its annual meeting of the International Executive Council and International Executive Board last week. This critical meeting brings together the TWU International Administrative Council, our union’s Executive Council Vice Presidents, the Executive Council and Board, and our International staff for a wide-ranging discussion of all areas of TWU business. In a…