American Airlines Announces Furloughs

As you all know American has announced that, barring intervention from Congress, it intends to begin furloughs October 1st. Your Association leadership was only provided with the reduction information late last night.  We have met with the company on this issue, and we continue to work to limit the impact on our members as much as…

President Dale Danker, August 25,2020 – Company Layoff Announcement

Video from President Danker, 170 members affected in Tulsa.   American Airlines announces Involuntary staffing reductions effective Oct. 1 in a letter from CEO Doug Parker. Anticipated furloughs by workgroup Numbers are approximate; individual numbers will be communicated by workgroup Workgroup Furloughs Pilots 1,600 Flight Attendants 8,100 Maintenance & Related 800 Fleet Service 2,225 Passenger…

American Senior Benefits

Hello brothers and sisters. As we continue to work, stay safe, and provide a service to the company don’t forget to provide a service to yourself and your family. That may include making plans for the future. If you have been trying to make an appointment with Mark Loeber and just can’t wait to ask…

Contractual Voluntary Early Out

Election window: 10:30 a.m. CT Aug. 25 – 10:30 a.m. CT Aug. 28 Eligibility: You must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of company seniority. You must not be affected by the reduction in force. Details: You will receive a one-time lump sum payment of $22,500 paid within thirty (30) days upon release date. You…

Local 514 Digest for the week of August 21, 2020

TWU Local 514

August Membership Meetings: Postponed for August. TWU Local 514 is working on possibly doing online meetings or video a Union Q&A meeting to view from our TWU website. This is in discussion to get a date for an online meeting. TWU 514 Members will be notified on the date. Please take the time to participate…

VEOP and VLOA – From the President

All, As of today’s date, we are still waiting to hear a final official number. The Unofficial number I am told is 325 members that have signed up in Tulsa for these programs. There are lots of rumors and speculation on when layoff notices may go out to the members. As you all know, if…