December 5, 1933 – The 18th Amendment (Prohibition Amendment) to the U.S. Constitution was repealed. For nearly 14 years, since January 29, 1920, it had outlawed the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages in the U.S.
Category: TWU-ATD
Joint Shop Steward/Membership Meeting
December 20, 2010 7:15 am, 11:48 am, 3:45 pm, 11:30 pm You have a voice, let it be heard!
Union Plus Scholarship Deadline Approaching
Are you or your children thinking about attending college soon? Now is the time to apply for the AFL-CIO’s Union Plus Scholarships, the deadline is Jan. 31, 2011.
Election Committee Report of December 2, 2010
Last week through today we folded and stuffed ballots for the Line Station positions of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary. These ballots are due back no later than 9:00 am on December 20, 2010 when we will pick them up from the secure post office box and bring them back to the Union Hall for…
Agreement Side-By-Side – Key Provisions
Take a look at the side by side on some key provisions between Continental Airlines and American Airlines.
Letter to Recall members
List Updates- 11-30-2010 November 24, 2010 Dear TWU Member, I am pleased to tell you that American Airlines plans to recall a number of AMT’s here in Tulsa. There is also a need for 50 aircraft cleaners and some parts washers. If you are interested in putting in a transfer from lay-off, now is the…
Recalls, Reassignments, and Upgrades
As of November 22, the last 9 parts washers have been recalled, therefor the Aircraft Cleaners and Part Washers have no recall list and will utilize the 12m upgrade list and others who have been laid off to fill any opening which may come about. If you know anyone who has been laid off and…
ARTICLE 1 – RECOGNITION AND SCOPE – Fleet Service
(c) The Company will continue to assign American Airlines TWU represented employees in classifications designated by the Company to all stations wherein such TWU represented Fleet Service employees are assigned currently with 2555 and above annual departures or 1460 for Ground Service employees and will staff new cities (those not currently staffed by the TWU)…
Union Plus Scholarship Applications Now Available
Application deadline Jan. 31, 2011, for $150,000 in awards Applications are available for the 2011 Union Plus Scholarship Program, which provides $150,000 in scholarships to union members, their spouses and dependents. Unlike the Michael J. Quill Scholarship you do not have to be a graduating High School Senior to qualify for this program. Union members,…
TWU Mechanic & Related Contract Mediation Update 11-19-10
November 19, 2010 The Maintenance and Related Negotiating Committee has a Mediation Conference scheduled with NMB Mediator Jack Kane and American Airlines management on December 14-17, 2010 in Hurst, Texas. This will be the first bargaining session in mediation since the rejection of the tentative agreement on August 24, 2010. We will update the membership…