Category: TWU-514

Drowning happens quickly: Learn how to reduce your risk

Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States and is second only to birth defects as the leading killer of children between one and four years of age. About ten people die every day from unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children 14 or younger. Most drowning deaths…

AMR Bankruptcy Update for May 30, 2012

The TWU Negotiating Committee met today at the Hurst Conference Center to prepare for court supervised mediation sessions in New York. The Maintenance and Related and Stores work groups rejected AA’s last offer on May 15th. The mediated bargaining session will be for these two work groups and begins at 10:00am on Monday June 11.…

AMR Bankruptcy Update for May 25, 2012

American Airlines From International Representative, D. Videtich The hearing on American’s motion to reject the TWU collective bargaining agreements for M&R and Stock Clerks concluded on Friday, May 25. View a letter from Don Videtich regarding 1113 Bankruptcy Negotiations A summary of the proceedings is outlined below: During the trial, lawyers and witnesses for the…

George Meany Award

It is estimated that one out of every four top unit leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews in the United States is a union member. That’s a lot of union Scout leaders. Thousands of other union members serve youth through the Boy Scouts of America in local…

TWU Blood Drive, May 29, 2012 – June 15, 2012

APU Shop May 29th from 7 AM to 11 AM Wheel and Break Shop June 6th from 7 AM to 11 AM The Main Base June 7th…………………….8AM to 2PM June 8th……………………. 8AM to 2PM June 11th………………….. 8PM to 2AM June 12th………………….. 8PM to 2AM June 13th………………….. noon to 7PM June 14th………………….. 8AM to 2PM June…

Today, May 24th is National AMT Day

We would like to recognize the Professional Mechanics at American Airlines today for their skills and valuable contributions to aircraft maintenance industry- wide. This day belongs to the AMTs that carry a heavy responsibility for providing safe airworthy aircraft the public and their families fly on daily. We acknowledge their dedication and professionalism which raises…

The Bankruptcy Proof of Claim is NOT Due Until July 16, 2012

DO NOT PANIC! All employees at American Airlines and American Eagle reportedly received a Proof of Claim form. This is standard in most large bankruptcy cases. These claim forms may be used by employees who believe that AA or AE owes money for certain pre-petition claims (those that arose before November 29, 2011). If you…