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- Association Concludes JCBA Review
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- Negotiations Update 1-29-20
- Association Negotiations Update January 20, 2020
- Association Negotiations Update December 13, 2019
- NMB Schedules Meetings - Nov25, 2019
- Negotiations Update 11/16/19
- Negotiations Update November 1, 2019
- TWU Podcast Regarding American Airlines Full Text Proposal
- Association Bulletin 5/22/19
- Association Bulletin 5/21/19
- American management distributed incomplete and misleading negotiating documents to its employees
- Local 591 Response To AA Supposed Full-Text Proposal on Facilities, Maintenance and GSE Scope
- Response To American Airlines Proposal on Aircraft Maintenance Scope for Local 591 Members in Line Maintenance
- President's Update on Negotiations and the Company Proposal May 10, 2019
- Brian Parker talks with TWU International VP Thom McDaniel
- Special Podcast Edition - The Association Responds To American Airline's So Called Proposal
- Association Bulletin 5-3-19
- TWU Air Division Systems Coordinator Gary Peterson and International VP Andre Sutton join host Brian Parker to refute AA Executive inaccurate claims
- YouTube video by International Vice President Gary Peterson regarding AA.
- Association Bulletin April 26, 2019
Local 591 Officer, Regional VP's, Chairman & Stewards Roster
- TWU Local 591 Representatives Roster
ASAP
- Men and Women and the effects of Long-Term Stress
- March 2018 ASAP Report
- Important Monitor and Challenge policy change
- ASAP Report 1st Q 2017
- How to file an ASAP
- ASAP Report 2 Q 2016
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Equity Distribution Info
- United States Court of Appeals Ninth Court Opinion Demetris (V) TWU Equity Distribution Process
- Equity Distribution Update 10/13/17
- Equity Update June 23, 2016
- TWU Post Hearing Brief
- Updated Q&A and reserve Portfolio
- TWU ATD Update Regarding Disputed Claims Reserve Distribution
- AA Equity Distribution Update. From AA Website
- EQUITY UPDATE -PLAINTIFFS’ SECOND AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT
- FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT DECISION RE. EQUITY DISTRIBUTION
- 757 Grievance Award Equity Distribution Appeal Letter
- From ATD Website TWU AA/AE Equity Distribution
- TWU DAY 120 COMMUNICATION
- AA Day 120 Equity Distribution Update
- Equity Update 3-29-14
- TWU International has launched a new webpage, which will serve as a hub for all information on the American Airlines/American Eagle equity distribution
- TWU Equity Distribution Update
- Equity Distribution Appeals Form
- Equity Distribution Update 1-10-14
- Bankruptcy Court Rothschild Declaration on Stock Distribution
- Settlement Consideration and Bankruptcy Protections Letter
- AA Equity Ditributution Update -there will be a second distribution for the Day 30 mark
- ATD Equity Distribution Update
- Now that you have your fist set of equity shares you can decide if you want to hold the shares for investment purposes or sell them
- EQUITY DISTRIBUTION, INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM AMERICAN AND APPEALS PROCEDURE
- Equity Distribution Power Point and Plan Description
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- Local 591 Update September 24, 2018
- Local 591 Update September 10, 2018
- Local 591 Update August 27, 2018
- Local 591 Update August 20, 2018
- Local 591 Update July 30, 2018
  - Clarficiation edit accomplished
- Local 591 Update July 2, 2018
- Local 591 June 25th Weekly Re-Cap
- June 11th Weekly Recap
- Local 591 June 4th Weekly Re-Cap
- Local 591 May 28th Weekly Re-Cap
- SPECIAL AMT DAY (Re-Cap)
  - AVIONICS AMT Minimum Tool List (ARCHIVE USE ONLY)
  - AMT Minimum Tool List (ARCHIVE USE ONLY)
- Week 17 of 2018 (Re-Cap)
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- Week 15 1/2 of 2018 (Re-Cap)
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- Week 11 of 2018 Recap
Online Shift Bids
- DFW MLS 2021 VACATION BID
- LAX MLS Re-Alignment Bid OCT 2020
- LAX Avionic's OCT 2020 (Unapproved by Unions) Re-Alignment Bid
- LAX Generals Terminal OCT 2020 (Unapproved by Unions) Re-Alignment Bid
- LAX Generals Hangar OCT 2020 (Unapproved by Unions)Re-Alignment Bid
- LAX CC/TCC OCT 2020 (Unapproved by Unions) Re-Alignment Bid
- DFW SHIFT BIDS 2021
- LAX Avionics AUG 2020
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- 2020 Vacation Planning Calendar
Local 591 Safety
- Takata Airbag recall
- Congressional Research Service. COVID-19 Testing: Frequently Asked Questions.
- US Department of Labor announces enhanced, expanded measures to protect workers from hazards of extreme heat, indoors and out
- OSHA AA Emergency Evacuation Plans
- Preparing for Emergencies , Have a Plan !
- American Red Cross First Aid App Can Help Save Lives !
- January is National Radon Action Month
- Fire Prevention Month 2020
- August 2020 Safety Report
- 'Is There a Right Way to Use Antibacterial Wipes?
- promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year
- July 2020 Safety Report
- OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App
- FYI AA General Hazard Reporting (GHR)
- May is Asthma Awareness Month
- What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
- CDC Guidelines for Cleaning Your Facilities after a positive result
- Tutorial - How to File A Safety Concern Report
- COVID-19: Updated Interim Occupational Health and Safety Guidance for Air Carriers and Crews.
- National Letter to CDC Director Robert Redfield and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci
- CDC Update 4-13-20
- COVID-19 TOOLKIT FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS
- Urgent- Immediately discontinuing the usage of the Vacuum Type Fall Protection systems on Boeing 787 aircraft
- It’s Heart Month. American Heart Association
- October 2019 Safety Report
- MAY, Designated as Airbag Recall Repair Month
- 1 in 5 Vehicles Has a Safety Recall CHECK TO PROTECT
- Work Place Active Shooter Report
- We're Shocked! 5 Common Electrocution Dangers in Your Home
- A 50-passenger aircraft experienced flight control problems
- Foot Crush Injury
- August 2018 Safety Summary
- Hexavalent Chromium.
- working to eliminate Mastinox grease which is very toxic and dangerous
- Safety Topic for this week of July 16 , 2018
- Please review Article 27 General of the CBA.
- Volumes which prompt hearing loss warnings differ among smartphone models
- Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles
- Cargo Loading Equipment Caught Fire While Loading AA Flight 192 in Hong Kong
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Local 591 Forms
- TWU Local 591 New-Hire Packet
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- Union Rep Direct Deposit Form Updated 9-13-19
- TWU LTD Forms Hartford LTD / Life
- AA LTD Withdrawal Form & TWU Vol LTD Withdrawal Form
- Union Rep W-4 Form
- Revised Local 591 Seniority Protest Form
- Hand-Pay DuesCheck-Off info
- Sick Time Panel Submission Form
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- Minimum Tool List Link (ARCHIVE USE ONLY)
- Union Membership Card Replacement Request
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- Enhanced Pre-Retirement Survivor Annuity
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Local 591 Veterans Committee
- teaming up with Best Defense Foundation (BDF) and Veterans United
- Veterans Helping Veterans Program
- The TWU Veterans Committee met in New York July 18th-July 20th 2017
- Veterans Equality Act Signed Into Law
- Tribute song “8th of November” from Big and Rich.
- Memorial Day Remembrance 2015
- June 2014 Veterans Committee Meeting Minutes
- With Respect And Gratitude, To All Our Nations Veterans and active Service Men and Women.
- Fraud Alert! Targeting Veterans
- Veterans’ Day / Marine Corps Birthday, November 10, 1775
- Military & Federal Employee Discounts
- letter distributed by the VA is misleading
- VA and the affordable health care act info
- Veterans Committee Video September 2013
- Hank T letter regarding D 2 Travel for Vets and family
- STATION REPORT NY Veterans Committee
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TWU Local 591 is excited to announce our 2021 Open Enrollment! These union sponsored exclusive benefits are guaranteed issue for the membership and their families. During this time a benefits counselor will be on site to educate on these valuable benefits and allow you easy access to enroll at your convenience

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TWU Benefits Open Enrollment.pdf

Statement by Local 591 Executive Board Member Santos Dorta on Vaccine Mandates

: October 15, 2021 To the Local 591 Membership: The 2022 Benefits Enrollment Process has opened, and it has opened with issues with the LTD and Hospital Indemnity plans. We have requested that the company fix the issues; however, you need to be informed in case you encounter these issues.

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Open enrollment 2022 update.pdf

Second Benefits Zoom Meetings will be held Thursday October 21 & Friday October 22, 2021

: October 15, 2021 To the Local 591 Membership: We will be having another benefit Zoom meeting on Thursday October 21, 2021 to assist and answer questions about the AA and Union Benefit planner’s enrollment that is being held from 10/14-11/7 The meetings times for Thursday October 21, 2021, will be 1100, and 1900.

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Second Benefit Zoom meeting will be on Thursday October 21 2021_1.pdf

Association Update Concerning Vaccine Mandate at AA

October 15, 2021 RE: AA Vaccine Mandate Dear Sisters and Brothers: Today the Association leadership meet via conference call with American Airlines leaders for an update on the Vaccine Mandate Policy and the potential enforcement process.

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2021 Vaccine Mandate Update.pdf

TWU International Letter Regarding Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate October 8, 2021

October 8, 2021 To: Air Division Locals 501-592 Re: Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Dear Sisters and Brothers, By now, I would imagine all of you are aware of Executive Order 14042, which requires employees of federal contractors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

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2021_October_8 Ltr re Vaccine.pdf

Association Response to American's Vaccine Mandate

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2021_October_5 Association Vaccine Mandate Response.pdf

To submit an ASAP Report

or a Safety Concern,
click HERE

TWU / IAM Association Contracts M&R , MLS & MTS

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MR-JCBA-TA-Final-3-9-20.pdf
MLS-JCBA-TA-Final-3-9-201.pdf
MTS-JCBA-TA-Final-3-9-20.pdf

PODCAST LINKS!!!

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TWU INT'L AIR DIVISION PODCAST

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Important Information on AIR 21-Whistleblower

https://youtu.be/xzRxwvA-dGk Legal opinion for those members in Local 591 who are not AMT's: The law applies to all airline employees (and employees of airline contractors) in terms of PEOPLE covered. In terms of PROTECTED ACTIVITY it applies to federal standards applicable to air carrier safety.
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Statute-42121.pdf

factsheet-whistleblower-aviation-industry.pdf

Settlement Agreement FAA/AA 2013, FAA Hotline, and FAA Reports

https://hotline.faa.gov Below are link to the FAA settlement, along with the OIG reports from 2005, 2013, and 2015. In addition, there are several findings reports from the FAA at multiple airlines. American Airlines Decline of Maintenance Culture https://youtu.be/_gg1BmcRQi0
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Signed FAA Settlement 2013 .pdf

FAA-Chicago- Report.pdf

FAA-Dallas-Report.pdf

FAA-MIA-Report.pdf

OIG-2015.pdf

OIG-2013.pdf

OIG-2005-May.pdf

FAA-Foushee- 3-25-15.pdf

Important Information on AIR 21-Whistleblower

Statute-42121.pdf ,

factsheet-whistleblower-aviation-industry.pdf

Settlement Agreement FAA/AA 2013, FAA Hotline, and FAA Reports