September 12, 2013 Harry Lombardo, Executive Vice President Transport Workers Union of America 501 3rd St. N.W., 9th Floor Washington, DC 20001 RE: International Convention Dear Mr. Lombardo, It is with great pleasure that the TWU, Local 514 Delegation to the International Convention has voted overwhelmingly to support your entire slate. The…
Category: TWU-ATD
DOJ Case Re Merger – September 4, 2013
September 4, 2013 TO: All Members Locals 501 – 591 RE: DOJ Case Re Merger Dear Brothers & Sisters: American Airlines and US Airways have created a website www.newamericanarriving.com. There is a tab on the page “share your voice!” which facilitates sending letters in support of the merger. Once you submit your information, the website automatically…
Update on Equity Distribution Mailings – September 2, 2013
Dear Brothers & Sisters: We recently extended the deadline when TWU represented employees would receive their eligibility information regarding the Equity Distribution. The prior deadline was set for September 2, 2013. In consultation with the mailing service provider, we were advised that they sent the eligibility mailings via bulk rate U.S. Mail. The time frame…
Equity Distribution
Dear Brothers & Sisters: We have received reports from Locals and members stating that they have received their first Equity Distribution mailings from the TWU and there has been some confusion. It is important to note that the equity distribution mailings will be separate. You will receive one letter that explains your eligibility to participate…
Statement by Transport Workers Union of America Air Transport Director Garry Drummond on Today’s Decision by U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly to Hear AMR/US Airways Merger Case in 2013
Members and leaders of the Transport Workers Union employed at both American Airlines and US Airways are pleased that Judge Kollar-Kotelly has decided to hear arguments in the American Airlines/US Airways merger suit on November 25, 2013. A new American Airlines composed of US Airways and the current American will provide greater competition with Delta…
AA Bankruptcy Court Update – August 24, 2013
The United States respectfully submits this Statement in response to the Court’s invitation to any interested party to address whether the Court should confirm the Debtors’ proposed plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) at this time in light of the antitrust suit filed by the United States, six states, and the District of Columbia on August…
Equity Eligibility Notification Deadline Update
We recently extended the deadline when TWU represented employees would receive their eligibility information regarding the Equity Distribution. The prior deadline was set for August 22, 2013. In consultation with the mailing service provider we were advised of literally several hundred discrepancies in mailing addresses due to members retiring, being laid off and relocating which…
AA Bankruptcy Court Update Aug 21, 2013
The currently proposed plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) is based on a merger between the debtors and US Airways Group, Inc. On August 13, 2013 certain governmental plaintiffs filed a complaint against AMR Corporation and US Airways Group, Inc. under federal antitrust laws to enjoin the proposed merger between the two carries (the “DOJ Complaint”).…
W9 for Equity Stake Taxing
Step by Step.. 1. Go to JetNet, and sign in. 2. Click on the SuperSaver link, and sign in. 3. Click on Common Stock. 4. Once on the Computer Share website, click on “View Account”. 5. Click on “Manage My Account” on the tool bar. 6. Click on Certify online. 7. The screen will appear…
IBT Campaign
All, We have been notified that the Teamsters (IBT) have sent notification to the National Mediation Board (NMB) of their withdrawal of their application to represent the Mechanics of American Airlines. Since the IBT’s initial filing for a representational vote, the TWU has been working diligently in order to protect our Members from an unwarranted raid that…