We along with the TWU Intl would like to thank Sam for all of his dedicated service and hard work. Local 514 has been blessed with great leadership and Sam was no exception. Sam served as President at time of much turmoil and controversy. He had to make some very tough decisions and did so…
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IBT Raid
Last Tuesday TWU Local 514 received several complaints from our members because a union that does not represent them held parties on the base. After investigating this matter, we learned that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters a group that is attempting to decertify the TWU was allowed to send cakes to several work areas for…
Message from Local 514 President Sam Cirri, Regarding Fleet Service and Article 12(m) Transfers
The Tulsa Fleet Service Clerks have known for months their jobs were being outsourced. In an attempt to stay in Tulsa the majority of these members put in for 12 (m) transfers to Title I and Title II. Due to workload and Early Outs there was a need for Title II Mechanics. Since no Mechanics…
Letter from Sam Cirri, President TWU 514
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today Judge Lane made his decision to place AA’s restructuring Final Last Best Offer as our Current Bargaining agreement. Since November 2011, we have all been living and working under some very stressful conditions. Today will be the Date of Signing. Any raises will be effective as of September 12, 2012.…
Letter from Sam Cirri, 5-16-2012
Brothers and Sister TWU Members, As the LBO was to better the March 22 terms, we understand that AA implemented many concessions that were not acceptable. At this point, I, for one, am proud of the turnout of our membership in participating in the voting process. I would also like to add that, where some…
Letter from Sam Cirri, March 20, 2012
Your negotiating committee has been working on your behalf to make the company and the legal system understand the value you bring to this company. In doing so, we have enlisted many experts, i.e. Bankruptcy and Labor Attorneys, economists, Health Insurance specialists, etc. As you know, the Local 514 membership has a large stake in the outcome…
Message from Sam Cirri, 1/3/2012
“Today Mike and I attended a press conference held by the Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the press conference was to show the public that a coalition has been formed. The coalition includes city, state, Federal agencies and the TWU working together to help secure the future of the Tulsa Maintenance Base.” Sam Cirri,…
Letter from Sam Cirri, President TWU local 514, 12-1-2011
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Tuesday we learned that AMR filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Now everyone has a thousand questions, and understandably so. To help get answers to your questions we have modified our website, www.twu514.org, to allow you to submit your questions directly to our International Legal Staff. We are now going down a…
5 questions with Sam Cirri – Tulsa World, Friday Sept. 2, 2011
By D.R. STEWART World Staff Writer Published: 9/2/2011 2:21 AM Last Modified: 9/2/2011 7:00 AM 1. The Transport Workers Union has been negotiating a new labor contract with American Airlines for nearly four years. How close are the two sides to a tentative agreement, and what are the remaining issues that have to be resolved? While we’re…
Lunch with AA Vendors
It has been brought to the attention of the local that there have been a few union members going out to lunch, accepting shirts, hats and other favors from American Airlines vendors. This is NOT appropriate behavior from our union members. At this point in time, with all that is going on in contracting out…