Month: December 2020

The Passing of Retired Brother Elston “Dave” Blakesley

It is with a sad heart that we share with your the Passing of Brother Dave Blakesley. Dave Retires back in 1998, He had serverd as a union representative for many years. Please keep the Blakesley family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary Elston David Blakesley was born to Phillip and Pansey Blakesley on April…

The Passing of Retired Brother Dan “Cheese” Craft

It is with deep sadness that we share with you the passing of Brother Dan Craft. Dan was taken by complications due to the COVID-19 Virus. Dan had retired back in 2013, after working here at AA for 22 years. Please keep the Craft family in your thoughts and prayers. This is what was posted…

A message from Kevin Brickner

Dear Tech Ops team members,   As shared in today’s Special Jetwire, the Payroll Support Program (PSP) has been extended for our team members through March 31, 2021. With this extension, Congress has recognized the essential work all of you do to keep our nation moving.   With this exciting and heartening news, I’m sure…

Christmas Giving

Hello and Seasons Greeting Everyone,   I wanted to give you an update on our scaled down toy drive. This year brought many challenges but as always the employees at Tulsa Base came through. We may have been down but we are not out. We were able to adopt 102 Salvation Army Angels, provide over 111…

The Passing of Brother Greg Humphrey

We lost brother Greg Humphrey at 52 years old. He was an AMT in Hangars 5 & 6. He loved OU football, muscle cars and playing poker with friends. He was a great guy will be missed by all. Due to covid-19. There are no arrangements at this time. Please keep the Humphrey family in…

TWU/IAM Association Leads on Relief for Transportation Employees

After months of delays and false promises, Congress has finally agreed to another round of much needed COVID economic relief. Although votes are still pending in the House and Senate, the stimulus package has benefits for TWU/IAM Association represented American Airlines employees, as well as important funding for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, assistance to small…

Local 514 Digest for the week of December 18, 2020

December – January Update Video President Danker, Marla Johnson and Tracy Hardin Video a Local 514 update. Covering vacation selection, TWU benefits, Base shutdown, Re-bid, Grievance process, furlough/recall, Happy Holidays Sick Time: Next year, 2021, you can use the below chart to see just how much time and at what month you should accrue for…