Passages

Passages “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

NMB Process Plods Along

The National Mediation Board (NMB) yesterday requested additional information from the TWU/IAM Association relating to our request for a determination of Single Carrier Status (SCS). Specifically, the NMB asked for documentation related to both American Airlines and US Airways Simulator Technicians. This request is evidence the NMB is actively engaged in processing the Association’s SCS…

Electronic Transfer and Bid System Changes Effective Sat. March 7th 2015

Key Highlights Advertised number of vacancies 7 day posting window to submit vacancy/transfer request Additional 2 days (Sat/Sun) to retract Do away with paper transfer notifications Active standing transfer list request remains Transfer list renewal no longer necessary Maintain the *No 15 day waiting requirement* Paper lockout waivers and approval no longer required Important Timetables…

Letter to ATD on 401(k) Matching contributions and Grievance Awards

Dear Brother Doyle: Per our email discussions about awarded grievances being paid after September 2012 but not being matched to the members 401(k) contributions. The Local 514 Executive Board and I are all in agreement that an International Grievance should be filed on behalf of all TWU members if this is determined to be a system…

TWU Concludes Annual Int’l Executive Council & Int’l Executive Board Meeting in New Orleans, LA

The TWU International concluded its annual meeting of the International Executive Council and International Executive Board last week. This critical meeting brings together the TWU International Administrative Council, our union’s Executive Council Vice Presidents, the Executive Council and Board, and our International staff for a wide-ranging discussion of all areas of TWU business. In a…

UPDATE: 1099-B sent in the Mail…

After a short conversation with the Computershare people. I have found out that the 1099-B that was sent in the mail is for the shares that were sold to cover the Taxes of the award. Due to the fact that the shares were sold, Computershare is required by law to send the 1099-B. If you have…