After two years, President Obama has made historic changes and his efforts on job-creation, financial regulation and healthcare reform have stabilized the economy and put America back on track after the dark years of the Bush era. President Obama pushed for new rules cracking down on Wall Street excess that caused the recession and home…
Category: TWU-514
Time to show your professional side
Can you demonstrate that your REQUIRED TRAINING is CURRENT? Review GPM 19.01. All M&E personnel shall receive the training necessary to ensure that they are competent, as defined by CFR 121.367, to perform the work to which they are assigned in a safe, effective, and efficient manner in accordance with AA and FAA requirements. M&E…
American Airlines Brings Home Another Fallen Hero
We may have snow up to the tops of our combat boots by the time he arrives, but just remember what he gave so we can enjoy the rare snow. We will be forming a standing flag line on Cargo Road from the north, where it leaves the airport, to where it meets the road that…
Flying Cheap- FRONTLINE Examines….
Correspondent Miles O’Brien explores the world of contract maintenance and focuses this new FRONTLINE investigation on an ST Aerospace facility in Alabama, which now does heavy repair work for several major airlines, including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and US Airways. Through interviews with company mechanics and an examination of both government and company records,…
Union Women Rock!
By Linda Dill Local 514’s Working Women’s Committee began meeting about even years ago. Meeting discussions entail workplace issues, sharing important educational and health information, community service volunteer projects and urging union women to step up and take on leadership roles. As a union member, you are already part of the committee and there are…
Notice
This is the last week to sign up for the annual AFL-CIO Union Councilor Training Program. Application forms must be filled out at the TWU Local 514 office before January 21, 2011. The cost is free to TWU members. Classes are held each Tuesday beginning on February 8, 2011 and every Tuesday for the next…
Sam Says!
Dear Brother’s and Sister’s, Hopefully everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I would like to wish everyone and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. During this Thanksgiving holiday and the weekend I was able to take time to think about what has transpired over the last six weeks and at the last membership…
President’s Report, 11-08-2010
Since I took office in August it has been a busy three months. We have voted on a Tentative Agreement where M&R and Stores failed 2 to 1 and Tech Specialists ratified their agreement. I have attended Negotiations meetings for M&R, Stores, and Fleet Service and believe that changes for the better in organization and…
TWU Local 514 Veterans Committee Needs Your Help
The TWU Veterans Committee is looking for 8×10 copies of photos from past and present military personnel to use on the Veterans Day Float on November 11. They need to be copies because the photos will not be returned. The pictures can be dropped off at the TWU Grievance office or the TWU Hall located…
Important Deadlines
Benefits Enrollment Ends October 31: You cant wait any longer. The changes to the AA benefits are major this year. Complete your enrollment and print of your final selection. The printed document of benefits may save you a lot of head aches next year. Get Secure Flight Ready – What Do I Do? Verify that…