Offshoring Affects All TWU Members

The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO has been fiercely fighting to end offshoring aircraft repair and overhaul.  Offshoring affects all TWU members. Returning these solid, union jobs back to the U.S. will positively impact working communities across America and elevate the level of safety in skies for our families.  Click here to support the…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Sept. 23rd, 2022

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Presidents Update: All, As you know if you use your earned sick time you will be given points that will move you towards termination. The letter put out by the leadership of this Association even mentions how important it is to their membership. In fact, it’s so important for them and the company that calls…

Fundraiser for Brother Douglas Weeks

Brother Weeks was hit by a drunk driver. His wife has reached out to Executive Board Member at Large, Tracy Hardin and requested us to post the following. Any help would be appreciated.       Go Fund Me As people have found out Douglas Weeks was in a very horrific car accident that has…

TWU/IAM Association Members – Attendance Arbitration

TO: TWU/IAM Association Members RE: Attendance Arbitration Yesterday, we began the attendance arbitration for all five Association Agreements. The case is being presented for the Association by Christina Gornail, from the law firm of Richard, Phillips, & Rind P.C. We initially prepared to complete the case in the one day made available by the Arbitrator.…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Sept. 16th, 2022

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President Update This week I attended the Benefits conference in Charleston, South Carolina. A red flag that stuck out in my mind was that “Return to Work Specialists” believe the company is following the contract. Laughable I know! It appears that management system-wide does not care that the contract book allows for Union members to…

Benefit Changes 2023

Medical Plan Summary YOY monthly medical contributions YOY monthly dental and vision contributions Dental contributions are decreasing by 1.4% Moving to the broader PDP Plus network with MetLife Vision rates are increasing ~5%     2022 TWU Benefits Conference Sept 2022 in PDF