Dear Brothers and Sisters, During my years in the U.S. military, I learned valuable lessons that have stayed with me ever since. Never box yourself into a corner, always keep your options open, and be sure to have a long-range battle plan. That’s exactly the strategy our union has followed as we face, together,…
Category: TWU-514
Unions at American Airlines plan to back takeover bid from rival US Airways
DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS — Unions at American Airlines plan to support a potential takeover offer by rival US Airways, according to two people familiar with the situation. The unions believe that combining with US Airways would give American the best chance to grow and preserve jobs, said the two, who spoke on condition…
Transit-Highway Jobs Bill a Step Closer to Enactment
WASHINGTON, DC— Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), issued the following statement in response to passage of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 (H.R.4348): “The House of Representatives made the right decision today when it put a myriad of ideological interests aside in favor of moving toward negotiating a jobs-creating,…
AMR Bankruptcy Update for April 17, 2012
The TWU Negotiating Committee’s are meeting at FSU this week to discuss the “full text” language of the company’s most recent proposal in AMR’s attempt to reach a consensual deal. International President James Little told members from the beginning that they would have an opportunity to review full text language before they vote on either…
Justice for AAmerican Workers
Stand in solidarity with the Transport Workers Union for the 1st day of American Airlines bankruptcy trial against labor. Monday, April 23 9am-11am Gather in Battery Park (NE corner at Broadway & State St) March to Bowling Green Park (Across from US Bankruptcy Court) Justice for AAmerican Workers Flier, in PDF
Special Shop Stewards Meeting: Monday, April 23, 2012
Date …………………….. Monday, April 23, 2012 Time …………………….. 7:15 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:45 PM Place ……………………..TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda: Bankruptcy Process Special Shop Stewards Meeting Bulletin – 4-23-2012 in PDF
Letter to Local 514 Members: 4-16-2012
Soon after American Airlines filed Chapter 11, Local 514 set the wheels in motion to ensure the Tulsa Maintenance Base did not become a casualty. We reached out to our community, we set up a website (isupportamericanjobs.com) and we contacted our community leaders and elected officials. Many of our coworkers and family members stepped up…
AMR Bankruptcy Updates for April 13, 2012
Last night the company informed the TWU Negotiating Committees representing AMT and Related and the Fleet Groups, that they would not have any counter proposals available until next Wednesday and Thursday. As of today, the company has not provided the TWU with the needed documents they requested. TWU International Representative Jose Galarza informed the company that the TWU…
Thinking of Retiring?
Please contact Local 514’s Retirement Counselor Mark Loeber for details. Contact details are listed below: Mark Loeber TWU, Local 514 Retirement Counselor 9175 S. Yale Ave. Suite 200 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137 918-491-0079
United Health-Care Lawsuit
This is what we know. We know that checks have been coming to members at an average amount of $160 dollars. We also know that there was only $350,000 to be given to all claimants. What we do not know is how many people will receive any money from the lawsuit. The Transport Workers Union…