Category: TWU-ATD

Contractually Speaking

Article 3 of the AA/TWU Agreement covers “Hours of Work.” On September 30, AA sent notice to the Union that they were canceling 4/10’s for all of the CAM business unit. This was not discussed with the union even though the company has a contractual right to do so. On October 18, 2010, Sam Cirri,…

Questions From the Floor

Why are the FSA spending account cards going to be done away with? Rob Kirk, Hangar 2, Facilities Maintenance FSA Debit Card Discontinuation Source: Jetnet Flexible Spending Accounts FAQs

Question from a Member

Why does the union hall still display the old black and white pictures of our Union on strike with AA (in the 50’s I presume) portraying men holding billy clubs in protest. What message are we trying to send to our members in today’s time? Is the Union glorifying this mentality?

Long Term Disability

Did you know that the TWU Long Term Disability policy rates are almost cut in half at age 50 with 15 credited years of service? In fact, there have been around 98 TWU Local 514 members who were over charged on their LTD premiums from July 2008 through July 2009 due to a payroll error.…

Veterans Committee Report, September 30, 2010

By Duane Wittman Thank you TWU Local 514 for passing the motion sponsoring the Vietnam Veterans Luncheon at the Veteran Hospital in Claremore, OK on OCT 9. On Oct 23 there is a Veterans Stand-down located at the American Legion Post 36 in Sapulpa, OK

TWU Tells the Senate: Pass the FAA Reauthorization Bill NOW!

With Congress back in session from their August break, it is time to pass the long overdue Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Bill that expires on September 30th and stop the obstructionism that is allowing the Bush policies of 2007 to remain in force. The bill will create an estimated 300,000 jobs and make air…

Secure Flight

Secure Flight is the Transportation Security Administration’s program for streamlining the watch list matching process. Secure Flight is designed to improve the travel experience for all passengers, including those who have been misidentified in the past. This is welcome news if you or your guest travelers have the same or similar name to someone on…

TWU Local 514 Bylaws Change as of September 1, 2010

Election board nominations and elections will not be done in October due to the most recent bylaws changes. The new changes took effect on Sept.1 2010 and completed a motion made by Sam Cirri and seconded by Greg Sewell and voted on by the membership.