TWU Files Fed. Comments Opposing Norwegian Air

President Lombardo recently submitted two sets of federal comments in opposition to the Norwegian Air application at US DOT.  Copies are attached. The US Department of Transportation is considering an application for a foreign air carrier permit submitted by Norwegian Air.  This application clearly threatens to undercut labor standards both in the U.S. and in…

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Note from Local 514 President Dale Danker

Brothers and Sisters, Your Local 514 Officers have been reviewing the LUS- IAM contract and comparing it to our contract. They have highlighted the benefits and language that would have a positive impact as well as the negative on all title groups represented. There are many questions and concerns about the process on how to…

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What’s Ahead for Legacy American Airlines Agents, Reservation Representatives, Flight Attendants, Planners and TWU-Represented Employees

Eligibility  Dependent eligibility for dental and vision coverage is changing to match medical eligibility. This means you will be able to extend dental and vision coverage for your dependent children up to age 26.  Medical Options You can choose from the Standard, Core and Value Options for 2015. Changes to the way the options work…

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American Declares Stock Dividends

All members who still hold AAL shares will receive a $0.10 per share dividend. If they have provided Computershare with direct deposit information (either by selling shares or when they signed up) they will receive the dividend funds by direct deposit. If they have not provided direct deposit information, they will receive a physical check…

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American Declares Stock Dividends

All members who still hold AAL shares will receive a $0.10 per share dividend. If they have provided Computershare with direct deposit information (either by selling shares or when they signed up) they will receive the dividend funds by direct deposit. If they have not provided direct deposit information, they will receive a physical check…

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UNIONS REPRESENTING U.S. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS CALL ON DOT TO SUPPORT ESTABLISHED LABOR STANDARDS AND DENY NAI

Washington, DC –The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) called on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reject an application for a foreign air carrier permit submitted by Norwegian Air International (NAI). In comments filed yesterday, the unions, representing over 80,000…

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