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After two more days of Federal mediation (July 25 & 26, 2011) the TWU Fleet and Ground Service Negotiations Committee is frustrated to report there has been no tentative agreement reached. The Company continues to demand what we believe to be a concessionary agreement. There has been no future dates scheduled, and as always we…
On July 20 Local 514 sent a page to all shop stewards notifying them that Directing Manager of Aircraft Overhaul Mark Easton informed us that American was looking to contract out seven of the upcoming 757 heavy “C” checks. Local 514 officials informed Mr. Easton that we are NOT in agreement with any outsourcing of…
Quick Facts: Effective 8/1/2011, Sedgwick CMS will takeover all Worker’s Comp. claims administration services from Specialty Risk Services and CorVel. This transition includes all prior and new injuries. **Scott Garrison will remain in Tulsa as Worker’s Compensation point of contact. Claim Handling Contact Information for Texas is 1-800-677-1412. Claim Handling Contact Information Oklahoma and Tennessee…
Unions have always understood in order to have a strong voice on all levels of government, you must have a large voting membership. Cities and states that have large union density also have better wages and benefits, even for the workers who are not organized. Before 911, airline workers enjoyed better wages and benefits than…
When Republican House leaders forced a shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week, they not only forced the layoff of 4,000 FAA workers, they also put at risk nearly 90,000 construction jobs at airports around the country. FAA funding expired after midnight Friday because Republicans blocked temporary funding in an effort to overturn a new rule making union…
What about the people? AMR has announced the “largest aircraft order in aviation history” — for 460 planes from Boeing and Airbus. We’re glad to see our company invest in the future, with more fuel-efficient planes that will reduce oil consumption and help meet the needs of our customers. With this purchase, we can see…