AA management has started counseling and discipline for our members spending time on the “internet”. While we are not in agreement with the manner in which the company is handling this issue, be sure not to place yourself in harms way.
Category: TWU-ATD
Wanted: TWU Safety Coordinator
This is a full time position and the duties will include, but are not limited to: accident reviews; safety walks; observations; serve as liason between TWU and management; lead monthly safety meetings; attend Joint Safety Council meetings; learn and become familiar with local, state, and federal regulations; provide safety support to the members on the…
How to put in a Transfer while on Lay-off Status
Send an e-mail to talent.services@aa.com with your name and employee number. State that you are a laid-off employee and want to put in for a 12M transfer. List where the transfer is (Tulsa) and what the position is (such as A/C Cleaner); and if you want full- time or part-time; Title one only has full-time,…
TWU Mechanic & Related Contract Mediation Update, 11-15-10
The full Maintenance and Related Negotiating Committee met November 15, 2010 in Hurst, Texas with mediator Jack Kane. Accompanying Jack Kane was Walter Darr, a recent addition at the National Mediation Board (NMB). Also present were newly-elected committee members John Compton (Local 567) and Don Dougherty (Local 513). The…
Stores Contract Mediation Update 11-16-10
The Stores Negotiating Committee reconvened on November 16, 2010 in Hurst, Texas with Mediator Jack Kane. Accompanying Jack Kane was Walter Darr, a recent addition at the National Mediation Board (NMB).
REMINDER:
Be sure that your jetnet information reflects that your name appears exactly as it is on your driver’s license. Otherwise, you may be stopped from boarding your flight. The same goes for passports.
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE
(Source: ATD Press Release Nov.9th 2010) On November 7&8, 2010 the TWU met with Allied Pilots Association (APA) and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) to discuss their respective negotiations with American Airlines and experiences with the National Mediation Board(NMB). We have very good relations with both unions and these type of meetings between…
A MESSAGE FROM ASAP
The M&E ASAP Program is still running normally and available to all M&E employees with safety concerns or to report errors/violations. However, due to recent mishandled reports and information by the FAA from within the M&E ASAP program that violates the existing Memorandum of Understanding, TWU Event Review Committee (ERC) members are encouraging TWU membership…
Transport Workers Union Short Term Disability
Recently TWU members received a mailing from TWU Air Transport Division offering open enrollment to the new ATD – sponsored Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance from Standard Insurance Company. This has caused some confusion for many of our members; therefore, we have put together some of the most asked questions.
Important Mechanic and Related Mediation Update 11-10-10
The Mechanic and Related Negotiating Committee has a meeting scheduled with NMB Mediator Jack Kane next week Monday November 15, 2010 in Hurst Texas. The meeting will entail debriefing Mediator Kane on the rejected tentative agreement, specifically the memberships reasons for rejection along with discussions on scheduling future bargaining sessions. We will update the membership…