Sick time accrual 2020

I have been hearing this question from the floor. Why do I have an extra 24 hours sick time in my bank? Last week (October 1,2020)  we were given 24 hours of sick time; this was added to our sick banks. It is our understanding that on or before December 31st 2020, we will have…

Rebid/Realignment

On Friday I met with The Management Team for Hangers 1,2 & 3. During the meeting, we discussed their plans to change the rebid/realignment. This process is set to begin on Monday for Crew Chiefs and shortly after for Crew Members. The plan presented shows a 20% drop in crew who are scheduled for Saturday…

Local 514 Digest for the week of October 2, 2020

TWU Local 514

BENEFITS ENROLLMENT   Dental The TWU option will not be offered in 2021. You’ll have two options: Plus and Basic. The Plus option offers a higher level of coverage, and the Basic option offers a lower level of coverage, so you can pick the one that best fits your needs. If you’re currently enrolled in…

TWU Statement on Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement supporting the Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act (H.R. 8404), passed by the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure on September 30: “The TWU was the first union to call for the 737-MAX to be grounded because our…

Exposure Message, Safety Chairman Joe Brown

We are aware that we continue to have union members test positive for COVID-19. However, as you may know, there is no way for us to be certain if they were exposed at work or another location. We must all continue to stay vigilant in washing our hands, wearing our masks and keeping at least…