Category: TWU-514

HOW DANGEROUS IS THE AIRCRAFT YOU’RE FLYING ON?

Airline passengers may be less safe when the plane they are flying on has been repaired or maintained in a foreign country. That is among the conclusions of a risk-based report by Ridge Global, a firm founded by former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge on risks associated with the use of foreign repair…

AMT DAY

To boycott or not boycott AMT Day? Some say “its AMT day don’t hijack it to prove a point”, or it’s disrespectful to call a boycott. My thoughts are this, why wouldn’t we take every opportunity available to speak with one voice to tell the company to stop patronizing us with a screwdriver and a…

Unions Representing Pilots and Mechanics are Standing Together for a Safety Culture Change at American Airlines

The Allied Pilots Association Calls on American Airlines to Give Mechanics, Represented by the Transport Workers Union, a Fair Contract BOSTON (May 17, 2018) — The Allied Pilots Association — and its 15,000 pilots at American Airlines — has pledged unconditional support for the Transport Workers Union, which represents the airline’s maintenance, stores, and fleet…

TWU Reserve/Equity Fund Distribution Update – May 11, 2018

Dear Brothers and Sisters: American Airlines will provide Computershare with some of the necessary information to distribute your equity check. If you have moved, or are unsure if the company has your current address, please verify that you have your current address listed on JetNet. Fraternally, Gary Peterson TWU International Vice President   Equity Update…

American Management Continues Disrespect of 30,000 TWU-IAM Association Members

Since American management walked out of talks in late March, the TWU-IAM Association mechanic and related, stores and fleet service negotiating committees have been fully prepared to resume joint contract bargaining and bring these negotiations to a successful conclusion. Instead of making a good faith effort to to reach a fair agreement with 30,000 American…

TWU Reserve/Equity Fund Distribution Update

TO: AA Locals 501 – 591 Dear Brothers and Sisters: As a follow up to today’s conference call with TWU American Airlines Presidents, below is a summary of the latest developments, with respect to the TWU Reserve/Equity fund distribution: – First and foremost, I am happy to announce that the TWU International was successful in…