All, Linked is the decision from the Feb. 2017 arbitration hearing. I was on a conference call today to discuss it. The prefunding case is being looked at to determine if there is a path to fight it going forward. The union’s position is it’s your money. Equity- No word on any movement on the…
Brothers and Sisters, The full negotiating committees met with Association attorneys in December to prepare our Scope proposals followed by a sub-committee meeting in Washington D.C. the week of January 2nd to the 5th, along with the Association legal team to finalize these Scope proposals. The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines…
January 9, 2018 In November, we provided you information about the changes the US Department of Transportation (DOT) made to the federal drug testing requirements. As you recall, workers already subject to DOT drug tests will now be screened for four additional drugs, specifically, semi-synthetic opioids. That change took effect January 1, 2018. More information…
The general rule for eligibility to participate in the distribution is: an employee was in the TWU represented craft/class and active employee on payroll, approved leaves of absence on both the date of American’s filing its petition for bankruptcy (November 29, 2011) and the closing date for eligibility (July 26, 2013). Does not exclude RIF…
All, I was on a conference call today to discuss the equity payout. Please read the attached letter from ATD Director Mike Mayes. There is no timeline for the payout until the tax issue and who will distribute the funds is resolved. Dale January 6, 2018 Brothers and Sisters: As we enter a new calendar…
Brothers and Sisters: You likely received a message from American Airlines notifying you of a $1,000 distribution for every team member. The company claims this bonus is to celebrate the hard work of each of you, and that the extra money is a result of the new tax structure recently passed by Congress. Don’t buy…