NMB Rules on AMFA drive: NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT

NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT The National Mediation Board (NMB) dismissed the Aircraft Mechanic Fraternal Association’s (AMFA) application to conduct a representation election among mechanic and related workers at American Airlines. Last November the AMFA claimed a “representation dispute” existed among American Airlines mechanic and related workers in a filing at the NMB and that they had…

Condolence and Support for The Andy Frye Family

“Hug Your Loved Ones Tonight” The name Andy Frye has been associated with Oklahoma Labor for over 30 years. Andy is a member of the United Steel Workers as the Rapid Respond Coordinator, a member the State AFL-CIO Executive Board, and a Dedicated Union Brother to all union members nationwide. On September 1 st .…

Local 514 Digest for the Week of September 3rd, 2021

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NMB Case No. R-7557 American Airlines / TWU / IAM Association and AMFA Final Decision RE: NMB Case No. R-7557 American Airlines/TWU/IAM Association and AMFA   Participants: This determination addresses the July 12, 2021 appeal filed by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) of Investigator Josie G. M. Bautista’s June 25, 2021 eligibility rulings. For…

NMB Case No. R-7557 American Airlines/TWU/IAM Association and AMFA Final Decision

RE: NMB Case No. R-7557 American Airlines/TWU/IAM Association and AMFA Participants: This determination addresses the July 12, 2021 appeal filed by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) of Investigator Josie G. M. Bautista’s June 25, 2021 eligibility rulings. For the reasons discussed below, AMFA’s appeal is granted in part and denied in part. AMFA’s application…

President Dale Danker September 1, 2021 Video Update

Marla Johnson Rebid – Seniority List Updated,. Terry Buck: Limited Duty, Benefit Enrollment- Oct. 14 thru Nov. 5th 2021, Open Enrollment for Long Term Disability. Dale Danker on Membership Meetings, Bankruptcy Grievances, Presidential Grievances and their process, International Executive Council (IEC) Meeting, Facilities Town Hall Meeting, Association Representation Committee, Resolution for the International Convention from…

Resolution on Joint Representation and the effects on Collective Bargaining Agreements

The following is the Resolution Language: Whereas, Article XII Section 1 of the Transport Worker Union of America Constitution states the following: “The Membership of the Transport Workers Union of America shall function through Local Unions.”; Whereas, Article XII Section 2 additionally states the following: “…the supreme authority in the Local Union shall be the…