Published 19 Jul, 2013 Participants: On May 28, 2013, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters-Airline Division (IBT) filed an application and authorization cards alleging a representation dispute involving the Mechanics and Related Employees of American Airlines (Carrier). The employees in question are currently represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU). Also on May 28, 2013, the…
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IBT Pension Funds
Fund Name Status Date Deficiency Date Years to Deficiency Comments Suburban Teamsters of Northern Illinois Red 04/26/13 01/01/13 9 Plan in deficiency IBT Local 945 Red 03/31/13 01/01/13 4 Plan in deficiency for five years already, barred from paying lump sum benefits, advised that benefits may have to be reduced or adjusted down Cleveland Bakers…
Teamsters Negotiate Equity Deals But Members Haven’t Received a Penny
This fall, TWU members will receive an equity stock distribution of considerable value from American Airlines. The Teamsters claim they have negotiated better equity deals at Global Aviation and YRCW (Yellow Freight). Let’s take a closer look. The Teamsters say their equity deals call on the companies to pay administrative costs, and that equity payments…
The Facts and Moving Forward
The past year has been a very challenging one. The bankruptcy process has been very stressful on our members. But, we secured an agreement that is far better than any other union has negotiated with a bankrupt company. In fact, the TWU scope protection protects more good paying jobs than any other labor agreement in…
More on the TWU Equity Distribution – July 8, 2013
The formula for distribution of stock to American’s unsecured creditors, including all labor groups, is complex and a number of members have asked for further clarification. The TWU has negotiated for our members to receive actual stock with considerable value. This stock will be distributed directly to our members as soon as American exits bankruptcy…
An Urgent Message to All TWU 514 Members and Co-Workers at American Airlines in Tulsa
Last week, a video was released with Eric Stone being scripted with misleading information on our Equity stake. We want you to know that the Teamsters are not telling you the truth. On their website, they claim they negotiated better equity deals at Global Aviation and YRCW. They say they made sure that the company…
Allegiant Air doesn’t show much allegiance to passengers, communities or employees
[youtube_video id=L-29T1DZ7ao] By THOM MCDANIEL SPECIAL TO THE LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Andrew Levy, president of Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air, said in a recent Wall Street Journal article that the discount carrier “wants to be considered the hometown airline of all the little cities around the country.” Meanwhile, Levy told Fox Business Channel that he…
Teamsters’ Hoffa Bribes to Buy Election
You’ve probably heard the serious allegations that the Teamsters forged union cards of American mechanics. Now, Labor Notes, the independent labor news service reports that Teamster President Jimmy Hoffa’s attempted to buy votes in a union election. Hoffa Must Pay to Publicize Bribe Attempts April 05, 2011 / Jenny Brown After six months of investigation…
IBT Raids Against TTD Affiliates
As many of you are aware, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) has increased raiding activities directed at TTD affiliates. At a time when the labor movement – and more importantly, its membership – is under constant attack in Washington, at the state and local government level and on the job, these raids are weakening…
American Mechanics Lock-in Pay Increases and Industry Standard Pay by September 2015
Our contract guarantees wage increases that will return us to industry standard pay rates. Here are the pay Increases we have locked in: By this September, when the Company exits bankruptcy and we receive our pay increases, we will have received about an 11 percent increase since September of last year. This September, we receive…