Passages

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

TWU Bargaining Training: AA Locals Work Together as the Union Prepares for Contract Negotiations

 This week, TWU’s American Airlines local presidents are engaged in a rigorous, first-of-its-kind contract negotiations training course. This training, which began on Sunday, spans the entire week and is part of the union’s coordinated strategy in preparation for upcoming contract negotiations with the airline. Right now, the TWU/IAM Association is waiting on the National Mediation…

29d Grievance- Article 40 (i) – Violation (401k Contribution)

In accordance with Article 29 (d) of the following AA/TWU Agreements dated September 12, 2012 between American Airlines and the Transport Workers Union covering the following contract groups: Fleet Service Employees, Aviation Maintenance Technicians and Plant Maintenance Employees, Material Logistics Specialist and Crew Chiefs, Ground School and Pilot Simulator Instructors, Flight Simulator Technicians Associate Technicians…

Shop Stewards Meeting

Shop Steward Meeting Monday, March 9, 2015 Time:  7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda • Regular Order of Business March 2015 Shop Stewards Posting in PDF 

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…