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American Airlines Bargaining Update, October 20th
Posted OnOctober 20, 2017 byDownload this update as a PDF. Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in New York City. As was previously reported, an Association subcommittee met last week in Dallas to review and designate what Letters of Agreement would be retained in the JCBA, should be discussed during…Read More…
Association, AA Executive Session Negotiations Continue
Posted OnOctober 6, 2017 byDownload this update as a PDF. Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in Washington DC. Negotiations for M&R were focused on the Filling of Vacancies Articles. Tentative Agreements were reached for these classifications the IAM is responsible for: Filling of Vacancies for Quality Assurance Auditors,…Read More…
TWU Hurricane Relief: Airlifting Supplies to Our Brothers and Sisters in Puerto Rico
Posted OnOctober 4, 2017 byThe wake of destruction left from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is unimaginable. TWU members and retirees are not only facing the struggle of rebuilding homes and replacing belongings, but daily survival items such as food, water, medical supplies, and electricity are scarce. At the Transport Workers Union’s 25th Convention, delegates unanimously approved a resolution,…Read More…
Hurricane Relief Grants for Members Using Union Plus
Posted OnSeptember 27, 2017 byIn addition to the TWU Hurricane Relief Fund, TWU members who use Union Plus programs can apply for disaster relief grants through Union Plus. Disaster relief grants are for $500, and they do not need to be repaid. Find out if you’re eligible for a Union Plus disaster relief grant on the Union Plus website.Read More…
Samuelsen Slate Wins Re-Election
Posted OnSeptember 26, 2017 byThe “United Unstoppable” slate won re-election at the Transport Workers Union 25th Constitutional Convention in Las Vegas, September 26, 2017. Officers are as follows: John Samuelsen, International President Alex Garcia, International Executive Vice President Gary Maslanka, International Secretary-Treasurer John Bland, International Administrative Vice President Jerome Lafragola, International Administrative Vice President Thank you for the participation…Read More…
Letter Concerning Hilton Albany / United Capital Corporation
Posted OnSeptember 22, 2017 byOn behalf of the 55,000 Transport Workers Union members in New York and the 15,000 flights attendants we represent at Southwest Airlines, we were angered to learn of United Capital’s deplorable labor relations approach to contract negotiations with the Hotel Trades Council. Read our letter to David Hayes here.Read More…
Association Update, September 9: Negotiations Cancelled Due to Hurricane
Posted OnSeptember 9, 2017 bySeptember 9, 2017 Association, AA Executive Session Negotiations Canceled Brothers and Sisters, Due to the hurricane in Florida, the TWU/IAM Association and American Airlines have mutually decided to cancel contract negotiations next week. The safety of the Association’s members and representatives is of paramount importance and travel at this time is not advised. Negotiations are…Read More…
Statement on the SELF DRIVE Act, H.R. 3388
Posted OnSeptember 6, 2017 byToday, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on legislation that enables the technology and auto industries to test and sell driverless vehicles on a national scale by exempting them from key Department of Transportation safety regulations. The Transport Workers Union has been closely monitoring this legislation and is encouraged by some recent improvements to…Read More…
Happy Labor Day from Your Union!
Posted OnSeptember 1, 2017 byOn behalf of the entire TWU International Administrative Committee and staff, Happy Labor Day to our hardworking members and their families. This holiday represents an important opportunity to reflect on the trade union movement’s rich history, and to renew our commitment to the many fights ahead. Whether you spend the weekend grilling with your family…Read More…
AA Equity Update, September 1
Posted OnSeptember 1, 2017 byBrothers and Sisters: Last month, we informed you that the distribution process for American Airlines equity shares would begin soon. Recently, American made a distribution to unsecured creditors from its Disputed Claims Reserve (DCR), which holds shares set aside for resolution of certain claims in the bankruptcy proceedings. The number of shares recently distributed for…Read More…