Regular Membership Meeting

Date …………………….. Monday, October 29, 2012 Time …………………….. 7:15 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:45 PM | 11:30 PM Place ……………………..TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Regular Order of Business. 2013 Benefits Presentation Discussion and Vote on sponsoring the United Way annual “Unite” end of campaign celebration.   Mary Gorremans Recording Secretary Membership Meeting Bulletin in PDF

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Title II November/December Reduction in Force Options Window Extension

This came from Talent Services.. The Option Selection window for Title II has been extended to October 26, Friday, at 10:00 AM Central Time.   Keep in mind that due to the virtual RIF, employees identified as impacted, junior stations and local displacement will receive RIF notification letters. If your location has no reductions but has…

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Social Security: 6 Facts You Need to Know

  Social Security is our most important family protection program that works not just for retirees, but also for people with disabilities and children who’ve lost a working parent. It’s a promise for all generations. People pay for this benefit throughout their working lives. Social Security is immensely popular with voters across the political spectrum,…

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UPDATE: TIII & TIV NOV/DEC 2012 RIF Accept/Decline Window

This came from Talent Services.. Due to the amount of employees being awarded, the Awarding process has been extended until Thursday, October 18. Please be informed that the Accept/Decline Window for Title III & IV November/December 2012 RIF will open at 10AM CT on Friday, October 19 and will close at 10AM CT, Monday October…

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25,000 Members to 2,800 Members, You Do the Math.

Every mechanic has purchased a shiny new tool that looked great when it was first put in the tool box and performed just fine when conditions were perfect, but couldn’t be relied on in bitter cold or the heat of the summer. The normal reaction is to put the tool back in the box for good or ask…

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Exclusivity Extension Sought

In a document filed October 16, 2012, in Bankruptcy Court, The Unsecured Creditors Committee (UCC) and AMR filed a joint motion requesting a 30-day extension to the exclusivity period. The Motion cites the parties’ ongoing consideration of strategic alternatives as an important reason for this extension. A copy of the filing is available here.

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