Unemployment Benefits are Taxable

In an email sent to us Thursday: My name is Walkidia Gomez and I am a Relationship Manager for Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication (SPEC). SPEC is the outreach and education function of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). We are contacting organization to assist us in getting the word out on unemployment As of April 2020,…

Rumor control

  All,   I posted a video explaining layoff numbers. Now I’m answering nothing but rumor calls from the floor. Its not 170 then another 170.   170 in Tulsa will get an AA.com email stating they will be furloughed. They will submit their options.   Some will choose to exercise their seniority to bump.…

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…