RE: Taxable Earnings/Prefunding Dear Mr. Gless, The TWU International asked our accounting firm to research the method by which prefunding income was being reported by the company. TWU members were asking questions regarding this matter. Of course each member must consult his/her own tax advisor for advice. However, we can provide general information…
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TWU AA/US Airways Merger Talking Points
What does the Merger announcement mean for our TWU members? TWU work groups will continue to operate under the American Airlines collective bargaining agreements. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) negotiated last month with American Airlines and US Airways will provide a wage increase of 4.3 percent over and above previously negotiated contract agreements for TWU…
Seniority Integration What the Teamsters Don’t Know or Won’t Tell You
When the merger between US Airways and American Airlines is announced, what issue will be uppermost on your mind? As you think about your future, your answer will be simple: seniority. Seniority determines not just when and where you work; it also determines if you work. When the American seniority list is “integrated” with…
Question: IBT Letter Response on 4.8% Equity – 2-11-2013
QUESTION: The IBT has said, in a letter dated February 6, 2012, that “Under the Settlement Agreement that ended American Airlines’ concessionary negotiations with the TWU, American mechanics and related employees are to receive 4.8 percent of the total equity in American….that is allotted to a certain class of unsecured creditors.” They further state that…
Letter regarding the 29(d) Re Layoffs- January 11, 2013
January 11,2013 Mr. James Weel Managing Director Employee Relations American Airlines Inc. P.O. Box 619616 MD 5235 DFW Airport, TX 75261-9147 Subject: 29(d) Grievance Dear Jim, In accordance with Article 29 (d) of the AAITWU Agreement, please accept this communication as official notice of violations of the M&R and MLS Collective Bargaining Agreements between American Airlines and…
TWU President Announces New Merger Transition Agreement
TULSA –Ground workers employed at American Airlines, represented by the Transport Workers Union of America, will receive an across the board 4.3 percent raise — if American Airlines and US Airways merge. The increase in pay represents significant new money to TWU members. The wage increase and other items related to transition issues in the event…
Resolution of the International Executive Council Regarding Restructuring of Mechanics’ Locals
Final resolution adopted the International Executive Council January 8, 2013. The IEC has appointed the following election committeemen, Richie Boehm (Chair), Bobby Gless and Tony McCoy. Here is the proposed Local 591 election timeline, subject to change: 1/14/13 Post Notice of Election/Nomination and nomination form on TWU and Local websites and bulletin boards 1/28/13 Nominations open…
AMR Bankruptcy December 10, 2012 Update
As you may recall, on July 6, 2012. AMR filed a complaint asking the bankruptcy court to declare that none of AMR’s current retirees (both union or non-union) have a vested right to retiree medical benefits. AMR asserts that under ERISA, the health and welfare benefits the debtors provide to current retirees (including TWU retirees)…
Air Transport Division “Insider” December 2012
In This Issue: 2 – Director’s Update 2 – Donate to Relief Fund 3 – Big Bird’s Revenge 4 – TWU’s Labor Alliance 5 – Organizing America’s Workers 6 – Local 525 Fights Pay Cuts; Hosts WWC Meeting 7 – FAA Approves Portable Medical Oxygen Use 8 – Local 556 – Member’s Approve Overwater…
RE: Forbes Blog, concerning American Beacon and our AA pension plans
RE: Forbes Blog Dear Brothers and Sisters: A recent blog appeared on the Forbes website regarding American Beacon; this has generated a number of questions concerning American Beacon and our AA pension plans. American Beacon manages American’s defined benefit pension plans and offers funds in the American 401(k) plans. We want you to know that…