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Category: TWU-ATD
Update Regarding the AA Equity Distribution Plan Lawsuits
In September, the Court dismissed the Demetris complaint because it failed to allege sufficient facts to state a claim for breach of the duty of fair representation. But the court granted the plaintiffs one more chance to amend their complaint to try to plead allegations sufficient to state such a claim. The plaintiffs then filed…
January 23, 2015 – Disputed Claims Reserve update
Dear Brothers and Sisters: American plans to make another distribution of shares to unsecured creditors from its Disputed Claims Reserve (DCR). The DCR holds shares set aside for resolution of certain claims in the bankruptcy proceedings. When American prevails or settles such claims, shares initially held aside for those claims can be distributed. Once again…
591- Union Files Four-Count Lawsuit Against American Airlines, Inc. In The United States Court Of The Northern District Of Illinois Alleging Violations Of The Railway Labor Act.
To the Membership, Yesterday, your Union filed a four-count lawsuit against American Airlines, Inc. in the United States Court of the Northern District of Illinois alleging violations of the RailwayLabor Act. The lawsuit was prompted by Local 591’s concern that our members are being pressured into practices that violate Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), put their A&P licenses at risk, and jeopardize…
29D Grievance on Flex Vacation – DENIED.
Dear Brothers and Sisters: We have just been notified that the Union did not sustain the Flex Vacation Grievance. I encourage every member to read the arbitrators decision and response by TWU International AA System Coordinator David Virella. We are very disappointed in the arbitrators decision. This decision does not recognize the fact that members…
Harry Lombardo requests “Special Presidents Council Meeting”
The following is an update on events regarding the TWU/IAM association: On the 10th of October, Garry Drummond, Director of the Air Transport Division of the TWU, sent a letter off to Mr. Sito Pantoja General Vice President IAM – Transportation Dept. with unresolved issues that require immediate attention. See the letter to S Pantoja HERE. A…
Material Logistics Specialist openings at DFW
We have been notified By Mike Bush of Local 591 that there is going to be MLS openings at DFW. Here are the numbers 38 MLS 4 MLS Crew Chiefs Pat Bax Chairman of MLS TWU514
NMB Update on Joint Filing of the Association
We have learned today that the NMB is requesting additional information to enable them to determine class and craft issues for representational purposes. An example of this would be the IAM under LUS CBA represents Planners/Schedulers and Legacy American Airlines Planners/Schedulers are considered Non-Union positions. I have had discussions with the Air Transport Division of the…
FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT DECISION RE. EQUITY DISTRIBUTION LAWSUIT
Federal District Court Judge Vince Chhabria has issued his decision on the TWU motion to dismiss the complaint in the Equity Distribution lawsuit and on its motion for summary judgment in the case. The motion for summary judgment argued that plaintiff early-outs and stand-insteads had failed to exhaust their internal union remedies prior to filing…
Register to Vote on National Voter Registration Day
Tomorrow, September 23, is National Voter Registration Day. There are a lot of offices up for grabs this year – including 36 U.S. Senators, 435 U.S. Representatives, 36 governors and thousands of seats in state legislatures. Over the next two years, elected officials in Washington, D.C. will vote on the aviation bill, transit legislation, the…