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T.W.U. Union Hall
- TWU LOCAL 561
- 5705 N.W. 38th St.
- Virginia Gardens, FL 33166
- Office 305-870-9337
- Fax 305-870-0199
Employee Assistance
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| Photo Gallery |
| 5/7/2008 |
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| May 2nd, 2008 Negotiations Update |
| 5/6/2008 |
TWU Mechanic and Related Negotiations Update
The Mechanic and Related Negotiating Committee represents Aviation Maintenance Technicians, Overhaul Support Mechanics, Aircraft Cleaners, Parts Washers in Title I, also Plant Maintenance Mechanics, Plant Maintenance Man, Utility Man, Building Cleaners, Cabin Cleaners in Title II
The TWU Mechanic and Related Negotiating Committee reconvened in Dallas, Texas the week of April 28 to May 2. During the week, members of the TWU M&R Negotiating Committee met with AA management. Below is each of the specific Negotiating Committee progress reports for the week.
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During this week, the Union countered with Article 15 (Reduction in force) and Article 26 (Field Trips).
On Thursday, May 1, Gerard Arpey requested to meet with the TWU leadership. The company expressed that they were interested in reaching an agreement and continuing on with this process. The Committee will break until May 12.
The Union and the Company are currently at an impasse on Articles 17 (Leaves of Absence), 23 (Attendance at Hearings, Investigations or Training Classes), 25 (Recall and Call in Work), Article 36 (Meal Periods), and Article 46 (One Station Agreements).
The Negotiating Committee appreciates your patience and support, as we work towards an agreement. We thank all of our Members for your continued support.
Awaiting Company response
- Article 1 (Recognition & Scope)
- Article 3 (Hours of Work)
- Article 4 (Compensation)
- Article 5 (Shift Differential)
- Article 6 (Overtime)
- Article 8 (Vacations)
- Article 16 (Recall from Layoff)
- Article 34 (Sick Leave/Unused Sick Leave)
- Article 40 (Retirement Benefits)
- Article 41 (Group Insurance Contributions)
- Article 42 (Job Security)
- Article 47 (Duration of Agreement)
Tentative agreements were reached on the following Articles:
- Article 2 (Definitions)
- Article 9 (Probationary Period)
- Article 10 (Seniority)
- Article 13 (Seniority Lists)
- Article 14 (Loss of Seniority)
- Article 18 (Military Leave)
- Article 19 (Termination of Employment)
- Article 20 (Bulletin Boards)
- Article 21 (Rotation of Shifts)
- Article 22 (Regular & Relief Assignments)
- Article 24 (Absence from Duty)
- Article 27 (General)
- Article 28 (No Discrimination & Recognition of Rights of Compliance)
- Article 29 (Representation)
- Article 30 (Dismissal)
- Article 31 (Grievance Procedure)
- Article 32 (Board of Adjustment)
- Article 33 (No Strike – No Lockout)
- Article 35 (Temporary Employees)
- Article 37 (Severance Allowance)
- Article 38 (Union Security)
- Article 43 (Part-Time Employees)
- Article 44 (Moving Expenses/Optional Severance for Protected Employees)
- Article 45 (Effect on Prior Agreements)
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New Negotiations Website http://negotiaate.twu.org
Remember – Tentative Agreements reached during the course of negotiations on one or more articles are not final and binding until agreements are reached on all articles - nothing is final until everything is final.
Title V Stores
The Stores Sub-Committee was prepared to meet with the company this week to discuss any an all open articles with the company. There were no sessions between this Sub-Committee and the company this week.
Counterproposals received in Title V Stores from the Company for the week are:
Counterproposals given for consideration in Title V Stores to the Company for the week are:
Tentative Agreements reached this week in Title V Stores are:
At the close of the week, the articles owed Title V Stores by the company are:
- Article 1 Recognition and Scope
- Article 4 Compensation
- Article 5 Shift Differential & Test Hop
- Article 6 Overtime
- Article 7 Holidays
- Article 8 Vacations
- Article 11 Classifications and Qualifications
- Article 12 Promotions and Jobs to be Posted
- Article 27 General
- Article 28 Discrimination and Recognition of Rights of Compliance
- Article 34 Sick Leave/Unused Sick Leave
- Article 37 Severance
- Article 40 Pension Benefits
- Article 41 Health Benefits
- Article 42 Job Security
- Article 43 Part Time Employees
- Article 46 One-Station Rule
- Article 47 Duration
At the close of the week, the articles owed the Company by Title V Stores are:
- Article 2 Definitions
- Article 3 Hours of Work
- Article 15 Reduction in Force
- Article 16 Recall
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| April 25th, Negotiations Update |
| 4/27/2008 |
TWU Mechanic and Related Negotiations Update
The Mechanic and Related Negotiating Committee represents Aviation Maintenance Technicians, Overhaul Support Mechanics, Aircraft Cleaners, Parts Washers in Title I, also Plant Maintenance Mechanics, Plant Maintenance Man, Utility Man, Building Cleaners, Cabin Cleaners in Title II
The TWU Mechanic and Related Negotiating Committee reconvened in Dallas, Texas the week of April 21 to April 25. During the week, members of the TWU M&R Negotiating Committee met with AA management. Below is each of the specific Negotiating Committee progress reports for the week.
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The Company presented, Article 16 (Recall from Layoff) Article 15 (Reduction in force). Union countered with Article 16. Article 13 (Seniority Lists), was TA’d. The Union and the Company are currently at an impasse on Articles 17 (Leaves of Absence), 23 (Attendance at Hearings, Investigations or Training Classes), 25 (Recall and Call in Work), 26 (Field Trips), Article 36 (Meal Periods),39 (Physical Examination).
The Negotiating Committee appreciates your patience and support, as we work towards an agreement. We thank all of our Members for your continued support.
Awaiting Company response
- Article 1 (Recognition & Scope)
- Article 3 (Hours of Work)
- Article 4 (Compensation)
- Article 5 (Shift Differential)
- Article 6 (Overtime)
- Article 8 (Vacations)
- Article 15 (Reduction in Force)
- Article 16 (Recall from Layoff)
- Article 34 (Sick Leave/Unused Sick Leave)
- Article 40 (Retirement Benefits)
- Article 41 (Group Insurance Contributions)
- Article 42 (Job Security)
- Article 46 (One Station Agreements)
- Article 47 (Duration of Agreement)
Tentative agreements were reached on the following Articles:
- Article 2 (Definitions)
- Article 9 (Probationary Period)
- Article 10 (Seniority)
- Article 13 (Seniority Lists)
- Article 14 (Loss of Seniority)
- Article 18 (Military Leave)
- Article 19 (Termination of Employment)
- Article 20 (Bulletin Boards)
- Article 21 (Rotation of Shifts)
- Article 22 (Regular & Relief Assignments)
- Article 24 (Absence from Duty)
- Article 27 (General)
- Article 28 (No Discrimination & Recognition of Rights of Compliance)
- Article 29 (Representation)
- Article 30 (Dismissal)
- Article 31 (Grievance Procedure)
- Article 32 (Board of Adjustment)
- Article 33 (No Strike – No Lockout)
- Article 35 (Temporary Employees)
- Article 37 (Severance Allowance)
- Article 38 (Union Security)
- Article 43 (Part-Time Employees)
- Article 44 (Moving Expenses/Optional Severance for Protected Employees)
- Article 45 (Effect on Prior Agreements)
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New Negotiations Website http://negotiaate.twu.org
Remember – Tentative Agreements reached during the course of negotiations on one or more articles are not final and binding until agreements are reached on all articles - nothing is final until everything is final.
Title V Stores
This week, your Stores Sub-Committee met with the company and reviewed letters of memorandum. Five of the six letters were approved by the Sub-Committee. Much of the week was spent preparing a counterproposal for Article 15 Reduction in Force, and we are ready to present this to the company next week. There were no counterproposals passed or tentative agreements reached between the parties this week.
Counter proposals received in Title V Stores from the Company for the week are:
Counter proposals given for consideration in Title V Stores to the Company for the week are:
Tentative Agreements reached this week in Title V Stores are:
At the close of the week, the articles owed Title V Stores by the company are:
- Article 1 Recognition and Scope
- Article 4 Compensation
- Article 5 Shift Differential & Test Hop
- Article 6 Overtime
- Article 7 Holidays
- Article 8 Vacations
- Article 11 Classifications and Qualifications
- Article 12 Promotions and Jobs to be Posted
- Article 27 General
- Article 28 Discrimination and Recognition of Rights of Compliance
- Article 34 Sick Leave/Unused Sick Leave
- Article 37 Severance
- Article 40 Pension Benefits
- Article 41 Health Benefits
- Article 42 Job Security
- Article 43 Part Time Employees
- Article 46 One-Station Rule
- Article 47 Duration
At the close of the week, the articles owed the Company by Title V Stores are:
- Article 2 Definitions
- Article 3 Hours of Work
- Article 15 Reduction in Force
- Article 16 Recall
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| Election Results |
| 4/22/2008 |
Election 2008 - Results
To: Local 561 Members
From: Election Committee
Date: 4/22/2008
Re: Election 2008
Brothers and Sisters,
This will serve as an Official Notice of the results for 2008 TWU Local 561 Elections.
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President
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Jesus Cruz
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41
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Walter Kreuz
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119
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David "Dave" Martin
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77
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Eddie Suarez
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72
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Todd Woodward
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156
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Vice President
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Larry "Bulls" Davis
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274
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Rulph DeCrumpe
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123
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John Hart
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62
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Recording Secretary
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James Colbert
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242
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Billy Radcliffe
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161
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Mario M. Reid
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61
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Treasurer
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Luis A. Rosado
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289
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Pedro A. Vergés
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167
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Names
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Executive Board,
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Dwayne Thomas
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138
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Title I
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Matias “Matt Too Eazy ” Villafane
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154
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Aircraft Maintenance
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Executive Board,
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Antonio “Tony” Bernal
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52
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Title II
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Jose “JR” Rodriguez
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35
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Automotive Facilities
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Joe “Chino” Quiles
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31
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Executive Board,
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Pete Bloode
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25
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Title V
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Richard “Rich” Rostock
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26
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Stores
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We, the election committee, would like to congratulate all the winning candidates.
We would also like to thank the entire membership for such great participation in this electoral process.
Fraternally,
Michael McIntosh
Election Committee Chairperson
TWU Local 561- AFL CIO
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| April 18th Negotiations Update |
| 4/18/2008 |
TWU Mechanic and Related Negotiations Update
The Mechanic and Related Negotiating Committee represents Aviation Maintenance Technicians, Overhaul Support Mechanics, Aircraft Cleaners, Parts Washers in Title I, also Plant Maintenance Mechanics, Plant Maintenance Man, Utility Man, Building Cleaners, Cabin Cleaners in Title II
The TWU Mechanic and Related Negotiating Committee reconvened in Dallas, Texas the week of April 14 to April 17. During the week, members of the TWU M&R Negotiating Committee met with AA management. Below is each of the specific Negotiating Committee progress reports for the week.
In order to keep our members better informed, our new website http://negotiaate.twu.orgwent online Wednesday April 9 at 3:30 p.m. In addition, informational cards have been mailed to all TWU members homes; the informational cards have an email address for our members to subscribe to receive negotiation via email updates. You may also subscribe for email updates on the new website you can log on and register through the “about us” link.
This week the Union responded to the Company’s Article 13 (Seniority Lists).
The Union continued going through the Company’s Article 12 re-write.
The Union and the Company are currently at an impasse on Articles 17 (Leaves of Absence), 23 (Attendance at Hearings, Investigations or Training Classes), 25 (Recall and Call in Work), 26 (Field Trips), 39 (Physical Examination).
The Negotiating Committee appreciates your patience and support, as we work towards an agreement. We thank all of our Members for your continued support.
Awaiting Company response
- Article 1 (Recognition & Scope)
- Article 3 (Hours of Work)
- Article 4 (Compensation)
- Article 5 (Shift Differential)
- Article 6 (Overtime)
- Article 8 (Vacations)
- Article 13 (Seniority Lists)
- Article 15 (Reduction in Force)
- Article 16 (Recall from Layoff)
- Article 34 (Sick Leave/Unused Sick Leave)
- Article 36 (Meal Periods)
- Article 40 (Retirement Benefits)
- Article 41 (Group Insurance Contributions)
- Article 42 (Job Security)
- Article 46 (One Station Agreements)
- Article 47 (Duration of Agreement)
Tentative agreements were reached on the following Articles:
- Article 2 (Definitions)
- Article 9 (Probationary Period)
- Article 10 (Seniority)
- Article 14 (Loss of Seniority)
- Article 18 (Military Leave)
- Article 19 (Termination of Employment)
- Article 20 (Bulletin Boards)
- Article 21 (Rotation of Shifts)
- Article 22 (Regular & Relief Assignments)
- Article 24 (Absence from Duty)
- Article 27 (General)
- Article 28 (No Discrimination & Recognition of Rights of Compliance)
- Article 29 (Representation)
- Article 30 (Dismissal)
- Article 31 (Grievance Procedure)
- Article 32 (Board of Adjustment)
- Article 33 (No Strike – No Lockout)
- Article 35 (Temporary Employees)
- Article 37 (Severance Allowance)
- Article 38 (Union Security)
- Article 43 (Part-Time Employees)
- Article 44 (Moving Expenses/Optional Severance for Protected Employees)
- Article 45 (Effect on Prior Agreements)
1-888-4TWUUpdate 1-888-489-8873
New Negotiations Website http://negotiaate.twu.org
Remember – Tentative Agreements reached during the course of negotiations on one or more articles are not final and binding until agreements are reached on all articles - nothing is final until everything is final.
Title V Stores
The company met with the Stores Sub-Committee this week and passed counterproposals on Article 15 Reduction in Force and Article 16 Recall. No tentative agreements were reached this week. Also, there was no response to the from the company on the economic package proposal given them on March 6.
Counterproposals received in Title V Stores from the Company for the week are:
- Article 15 Reduction in Force
- Article 16 Recall
Counterproposals given for consideration in Title V Stores to the Company for the week are:
Tentative Agreements reached this week in Title V Stores are:
At the close of the week, the articles owed Title V Stores by the company are:
- Article 1 Recognition and Scope
- Article 4 Compensation
- Article 5 Shift Differential & Test Hop
- Article 6 Overtime
- Article 7 Holidays
- Article 8 Vacations
- Article 11 Classifications and Qualifications
- Article 12 Promotions and Jobs to be Posted
- Article 27 General
- Article 28 Discrimination and Recognition of Rights of Compliance
- Article 34 Sick Leave/Unused Sick Leave
- Article 37 Severance
- Article 40 Pension Benefits
- Article 41 Health Benefits
- Article 42 Job Security
- Article 43 Part Time Employees
- Article 46 One-Station Rule
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