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Local 591 PodCastEpisode 30: Holidays Off, Awarding and Assigning – ScenariosLocal 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.
JCBA Holiday Off Flowchart
2023-05-0212 minLocal 591 PodCastApril 2023 Local 591 UpdateLocal 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
2023-05-0132 minLocal 591 PodCastApril 2023 Local 591 UpdateLocal 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
2023-05-0132 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 27 – Blue Card Drive Discussion & Letter to AFL-CIO President
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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2022-05-1413 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 26 – Overtime and Field Trip Hours When Entering a New Bid Area
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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2022-05-0914 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 25 – Article 32j & 32k Representation
Local 591 President Gary Schaible is joined by Local 591 Vice President Pete Caruso to discuss Article 32j & 32k from the JCBA, the protections it provides, and the importance for members to have Union Representation to help protect their rights.
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2022-04-1111 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 24 – SPECIAL EDITION – A CALL TO ACTION: Demand the Vote You Deserve
TWU Local 591, 567, and 514 Presidents Gary Schaible, Rollie Reaves, and Dale Danker discuss taking action to bring about the vote TWU members were promised, to choose a single union for representation within the Association.
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2022-04-0717 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 24 – SPECIAL EDITION – A CALL TO ACTION: Demand the Vote You Deserve
TWU Local 591, 567, and 514 Presidents Gary Schaible, Rollie Reaves, and Dale Danker discuss taking action to bring about the vote TWU members were promised, to choose a single union for representation within the Association.
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2022-04-0717 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 23 – Job Continuity
Local 591 President, Gary Schaible, is joined by Executive Board Member, Russ Dittmer, to discuss Job Continuity as it relates to the JCBA.
2022-04-0408 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 23 – Job Continuity
Local 591 President, Gary Schaible, is joined by Executive Board Member, Russ Dittmer, to discuss Job Continuity as it relates to the JCBA.
2022-04-0408 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 22 – Field Trip Issues – Protect your pay using Local 591’s new Field Trip Information Monitoring Guide
TWU Local 591 President, Gary Schaible, is joined by Local 591 Executive Board member, Russ Dittmer, to discuss how you can protect your pay, during and after a field trip, using Local 591’s new Field Trip Information Monitoring Guide.
Field Trip Information Monitoring Guide
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2022-03-2808 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 21: Aircraft Release
Local 591 President, Gary Schaible, is joined by Executive Board Member Russ Dittmer to discuss Local 591 Member’s rights, responsibilities, and best practices as outlined in the JCBA as they relate to American Airlines’ “Aircraft Release” policies and procedures.
AIRCRAFT RELEASE FLOWCHART – The download link is below this embedded file.
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2022-03-2110 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 21: Aircraft Release
Local 591 President, Gary Schaible, is joined by Executive Board Member Russ Dittmer to discuss Local 591 Member’s rights, responsibilities, and best practices as outlined in the JCBA as they relate to American Airlines’ “Aircraft Release” policies and procedures.
AIRCRAFT RELEASE FLOWCHART – The download link is below this embedded file.
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2022-03-2110 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 20 – Benefits Discussion with Benefits Director Tony Lepore – v.2
Local President Gary Schaible is joined by Local 591 Benefits Director Tony Lepore to discuss current benefits.
2022-02-1809 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 19: When a Holiday Falls on your Vacation Days
TWU Local 591 President Gary Schaible is joined by Executive Board Member Russ Dittmer to discuss Article 23Q of the MNR & MLS contracts and how to approach scheduling time off when holidays fall during a member’s scheduled vacation.
JCBA Article 23Q Holiday in Vacation Explanation
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2022-02-0707 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 18: Your 401K, Don't Leave Money on the Table
Local 591 President Gary Schaible is joined by Local 591 Executive Board Member Russ Dittmer to discuss the current 401K enrollment requirements and options, and asks the question;
“Are you leaving hard earned and negotiated money on the table?”
2022-01-0812 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 18: Your 401K, Don't Leave Money on the Table
Local 591 President Gary Schaible is joined by Local 591 Executive Board Member Russ Dittmer to discuss the current 401K enrollment requirements and options, and asks the question;
“Are you leaving hard earned and negotiated money on the table?”
2022-01-0812 minLocal 591 PodCastASAP TechOps PodCast – Episode 7 – A Decade of “Just Culture” & “Just Policy”
TWU Air Division’s Brad Brugger talks about the history, implementation, and success of “Just Culture” and “Just Policy” at American Airlines and why it’s so important.
2021-04-0520 minLocal 591 PodCastTechOps ASAP PodCast Episode 5 Part 1 – The Origins of ASAP and “Just Culture”
Host, TWU Air Division’s Brad Brugger is joined in studio by the IAM’s Bud Brown and special guest Scott Griffith, affectionately known as “The Godfather of ASAP“, in this multi-part episode in which Scott talks about the origins of ASAP, “Just Culture“, and speaks about general Airline Safety.
Scott Griffith gained his reputation for world-class collaborative skills through success in working with high-consequence industries across the globe. He initially came to prominence in the field of aviation, and is widely recognized as the father of the airline industry’s Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP). https://sgcpar
2020-11-2314 minLocal 591 PodCastThe Association TechOps/ASAP PodCast: Episode 4 – Collaboration of The Association and the APA with Captain John DeLeeuw
Brad Brugger is joined by American Airlines pilot Captain John DeLeeuw to discuss the collaboration between the APA and the TWU/IAM regarding ASAP and other safety measures.
2020-11-0215 minLocal 591 PodCastTechOps ASAP PodCast: with Guest Terry Kelly PhD – Part Two – Safety Culture
Host Brad Brugger is joined in the second of a two part interview with Dr. Terry Kelly PhD, a professor in the Aviation Science department of Saint Louis University’s Parks College of Engineering, Aviation & Technology, to discuss the ASAP Program, it’s benefits, and the culture surrounding aviation maintenance safety.
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Local 591 PodCastTechOps ASAP PodCast: with Guest Terry Kelly PhD – Part One – ASAP Program
Host Brad Brugger is joined in the first of a two part interview with Dr. Terry Kelly PhD, a professor in the Aviation Science department of Saint Louis University’s Parks College of Engineering, Aviation & Technology, to discuss the ASAP Program, it’s benefits, and the culture surrounding aviation maintenance safety.
2020-09-2816 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 00017 Payroll Support Program Call To Action
TWU Local 591 President Gary Schaible delivers a call to action for TWU Local 591 Union Members to take action by contacting their members of Congress to demand they continue the Payroll Support Program by passing an extension to the CARES Act.
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2020-09-1508 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 00017 Payroll Support Program Call To Action
TWU Local 591 President Gary Schaible delivers a call to action for TWU Local 591 Union Members to take action by contacting their members of Congress to demand they continue the Payroll Support Program by passing an extension to the CARES Act.
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2020-09-1508 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 1 - What To Expect In An Event Investigation TechOps ASAP PodCast
Episode 1 – What To Expect In An Event Investigation
Local 591 is proud to post the inaugural episode of the TWU-IAM Association, TechOps ASAP PodCast featuring host Safety of Flight and Compliance Coordinator Brad Brugger, along with TechOps ASAP ERC members Bud Brown from the IAM and Joe Absalon from TWU Local 591.
2020-09-0417 minLocal 591 PodCastPresident’s Update on American Furlough
Local President Gary Schaible gives an update on the current situation with American Airlines furlough and the battle in Congress to continue and extend the Payroll Support Program for the airline industry.
Time is Running Out! Act Now and Urge Congress to Safeguard Aviation Jobs – https://actionnetwork.org/letters/time-is-running-out-act-now-and-urge-congress-to-safeguard-aviation-jobs
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2020-08-3119 minLocal 591 PodCastPresident’s Update on American Furlough
Local President Gary Schaible gives an update on the current situation with American Airlines furlough and the battle in Congress to continue and extend the Payroll Support Program for the airline industry.
Time is Running Out! Act Now and Urge Congress to Safeguard Aviation Jobs – https://actionnetwork.org/letters/time-is-running-out-act-now-and-urge-congress-to-safeguard-aviation-jobs
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2020-08-3119 minLocal 591 PodCastEpisode 15 – (ASAP) Aviation Safety Action Program
TWU Local 591 President Gary Schaible is joined by Safety of Flight and Compliance Coordinator Brad Brugger and Local 591 ASAP Coordinator Joe Absalon for a discussion on the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP).
2020-08-1826 minLocal 591 PodCastTWU Local 591 PodCast – Episode 14 – Warn Notice & Early Out
Local 591 President Gary Schaible and Local 591 Maintenance Executive Board Member Russ Dittmer discuss pending WARN Notices and Early Outs
2020-07-2816 minLocal 591 PodCastTWU Local 591 PodCast – Episode 14 – Warn Notice & Early Out
Local 591 President Gary Schaible and Local 591 Maintenance Executive Board Member Russ Dittmer discuss pending WARN Notices and Early Outs
2020-07-2816 minLocal 591 PodCastLocal 591 PodCast: Episode 00013: Local 591 JCBA Overview
Local 591 President Gary Schaible is joined by Executive Board member Mike Bush as they provide an overview of the JCBA prior to this week’s vote.
2020-03-2338 minLocal 591 PodCastLocal 591 PodCast: Episode 00013: Local 591 JCBA Overview
Local 591 President Gary Schaible is joined by Executive Board member Mike Bush as they provide an overview of the JCBA prior to this week’s vote.
2020-03-2338 minLocal 591 PodCastSafety Update: Novel Corona-virus Covid-19
Local President Gary Schaible is joined by 591 Safety Advisor Mike Cockerham, and Executive Board members Mike Bush and Russ Dittmer to discuss safety concerns centering around the ongoing Covid-19 Novel Coronavirus outbreak.
2020-03-1912 minLocal 591 PodCastSafety Update: Novel Corona-virus Covid-19
Local President Gary Schaible is joined by 591 Safety Advisor Mike Cockerham, and Executive Board members Mike Bush and Russ Dittmer to discuss safety concerns centering around the ongoing Covid-19 Novel Coronavirus outbreak.
2020-03-1912 minLocal 591 PodCastTWU VOL Benefits & Open Enrollment Update
Local 591 National Benefits Coordinator and Members’s Assistance Program member Tony Lepore joins Local 591 President Gary Schaible with an update on the new enrollment period and benefits for 2020.
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Click here to go to local591.com to read the Benefits Update and get additional information about the TWU VOL Benefits and Open Enrollment for 2020 as presented at the annual Benefits Conference held in Nashville.
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2019-10-2215 minLocal 591 PodCastDeep Dive Into Local 591’s Response Letter To American Airlines’ “Full Text” Proposal
Click HERE to Read TWU Local 591 President Gary Schaible’s Letter to Membership from May 10th, 2019
TWU President Samuelsen Takes Contract Fight to AA President Isom’s Face from TWU International on Vimeo.
American Mechanics Union Threatens “Bloody” Battle
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CLICK the LINK below to READ THE COURT FILING by American Airlines requesting injunctive relief from the the TWU and the IAM.
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2019-05-2446 minLocal 591 PodCastDeep Dive Into Local 591’s Response Letter To American Airlines’ “Full Text” Proposal
Click HERE to Read TWU Local 591 President Gary Schaible’s Letter to Membership from May 10th, 2019
TWU President Samuelsen Takes Contract Fight to AA President Isom’s Face from TWU International on Vimeo.
American Mechanics Union Threatens “Bloody” Battle
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2019-05-2446 minLocal 591 PodCastLocal 591 Response To AA Supposed Full-Text Proposal on Facilities, Maintenance and GSE Scope
TWU Local 591 Title 2 Executive Board Member Santos Dorta joins Local 591 President Gary Schaible as they analyze and breakdown American Airlines supposed full-text proposal on Scope and discuss the impact it would have on Local 591 members.
2019-05-1417 minLocal 591 PodCastLocal 591 Response To AA Supposed Full-Text Proposal on Facilities, Maintenance and GSE Scope
TWU Local 591 Title 2 Executive Board Member Santos Dorta joins Local 591 President Gary Schaible as they analyze and breakdown American Airlines supposed full-text proposal on Scope and discuss the impact it would have on Local 591 members.
2019-05-1417 minLocal 591 PodCastResponse To American Airlines Proposal on Aircraft Maintenance Scope for Local 591 Members in Line Maintenance
Local 591 President Gary Schaible with Local 591 Vice President Peter Caruso and Local 591 Title I Executive Board Member Russ Dittmer respond to American Airlines proposal on aircraft maintenance scope for Local 591 members in Line Maintenance.
2019-05-1321 minLocal 591 PodCastResponse To American Airlines Proposal on Aircraft Maintenance Scope for Local 591 Members in Line Maintenance
Local 591 President Gary Schaible with Local 591 Vice President Peter Caruso and Local 591 Title I Executive Board Member Russ Dittmer respond to American Airlines proposal on aircraft maintenance scope for Local 591 members in Line Maintenance.
2019-05-1321 minLocal 591 PodCastMLS/Stores Negotiations Update
Hear the discussion between Local 591 President Gary Schaible and MLS/Stores Executive Board Member Mike Bush with an update regarding ongoing contract negotiations with American Airlines.
2019-04-2611 minLocal 591 PodCastMLS/Stores Negotiations Update
Hear the discussion between Local 591 President Gary Schaible and MLS/Stores Executive Board Member Mike Bush with an update regarding ongoing contract negotiations with American Airlines.
2019-04-2611 minLocal 591 PodCastRetiree Medical
Discussion between President Gary Schaible and Executive Board Member Mike Bush on American Airlines Retiree Medical Proposal.
2019-04-0812 minLocal 591 PodCastRetiree Medical
Discussion between President Gary Schaible and Executive Board Member Mike Bush on American Airlines Retiree Medical Proposal.
2019-04-0812 minLocal 591 PodCastLocal 591 PodCast Introduction
Welcome to the introductory episode of Local 591 PodCast featuring Local 591 President Gary Schaible and TWU Strategic Action Coordinator Brian Parker discussing topics that impact and affect the careers and lives of Union Members.
2019-04-0511 minLocal 591 PodCastLocal 591 PodCast Introduction
Welcome to the introductory episode of Local 591 PodCast featuring Local 591 President Gary Schaible and TWU Strategic Action Coordinator Brian Parker discussing topics that impact and affect the careers and lives of Union Members.
2019-04-0511 min