TWU Local 591

Episode 29: Holidays Off, Awarding and Assigning – Scenarios

May 2, 2023 by local591podcast

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Local 591 President Gary Schaible is joined by Executive Board Member Russ Dittmer to discuss some scenarios members might face in the awarding and assigning of holidays based on Article 22 of the current M&R and MLS JCBA.

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Episode 28: April 2023 Local 591 Update

May 1, 2023 by local591podcast

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Local 591 President Gary Schaible is joined by Executive Board Member Russ Dittmer to provide updates including:

Pending Association arbitrations: Attendance Policy, Holiday Pay while on “injury on duty” – military on leave – unpaid FMLA, Immediately Return to Service, Aircraft Movement
Pending grievances: Seniority Protests – Neutral Javits
Reduced headcount
Profit Sharing
Legislative initiatives and the process with Congress – HR 1716: Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act
ASAP Program
Quarterly Meetings
Member Representative Training
Upcoming Negotiations
Safety
Local 591 Southwest Region Annual Picnic

Episode 27 – Blue Card Drive Discussion & Letter to AFL-CIO President

May 13, 2022 by local591podcast

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TWU Local 591 President Gary Schaible is joined by TWU Local 514 President Dale Danker, and TWU Local 567 Rollie Reaves to discuss the Blue Card Drive to demand the AFL-CIO allow TWU Union members working for American airlines to vote for single union representation within the Association.

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Episode 26 – Overtime and Field Trip Hours When Entering a New Bid Area

May 9, 2022 by local591podcast

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Local 591 President, Gary Schaible, and Executive Board member, Russ Dittmer, discuss what happens with overtime and field trip hours when you enter a new bid area.

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