Month: September 2021

The passing of Brother Jeff Sundberg

We are sad to announce that on September 4, 2021, at the age of 57, Brother Jeffrey Sundberg of Claremore, Oklahoma, born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania passed away. Jeff had been with us here in Tulsa as an Aviation Maintenance Technician since 1987. Please keep the Sundberg family in your thoughts and prayers. There are no…

The Passing of Brother Todd Allen Bever

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Todd Allen Bever, he passed on September 8, 2021. Todd had been with us here in Tulsa as a Material Logistics Specialist since 2000. Please keep the Bever family in your thoughts and prayers…

Local 514 Digest for the Week of September 10th, 2021

TWU Local 514

Stewards Meeting for September is canceled Due to the TWU International Convention, your elected delegates will be participating at the convention on your behalf. Regular Membership meetings will be on September 27th. Long Term Disability Enrollment The Hartford is providing a one time Open Enrollment for the LTD Coverage. During the Fall enrollment period members…

The Passing of Brother Stanley Leon Jackson

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Stanley Leon Jackson of Glenpool, Oklahoma, born in Altus, Oklahoma, who passed away at the age of 46, on September 6, 2021. Stanley had been with us here in Tulsa since 2018. Please keep…

The Passing of Brother Mel Harris

It is with heavy heart that we share with you the passing of brother Mel Harris on September 4th, 2021. Mel had been with us here in Tulsa as a Material Logistics Specialist since 2019. Please keep the Harris family in you thoughts and prayers. Obituary for Mel Martin Harris Mel Martin Harris was born…

Labor Day

All, I’d like to take a moment and say congratulations.  Labor day is a Federal holiday to recognize the importance of the work you accomplish.    It has been an honor serving as your Local 514 President and continues to be.    Working with your elected Officers to keep our working environment safe, dignified and…

NMB Rules on AMFA drive: NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT

NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT The National Mediation Board (NMB) dismissed the Aircraft Mechanic Fraternal Association’s (AMFA) application to conduct a representation election among mechanic and related workers at American Airlines. Last November the AMFA claimed a “representation dispute” existed among American Airlines mechanic and related workers in a filing at the NMB and that they had…

Condolence and Support for The Andy Frye Family

“Hug Your Loved Ones Tonight” The name Andy Frye has been associated with Oklahoma Labor for over 30 years. Andy is a member of the United Steel Workers as the Rapid Respond Coordinator, a member the State AFL-CIO Executive Board, and a Dedicated Union Brother to all union members nationwide. On September 1 st .…

Local 514 Digest for the Week of September 3rd, 2021

TWU Local 514

NMB Case No. R-7557 American Airlines / TWU / IAM Association and AMFA Final Decision RE: NMB Case No. R-7557 American Airlines/TWU/IAM Association and AMFA   Participants: This determination addresses the July 12, 2021 appeal filed by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) of Investigator Josie G. M. Bautista’s June 25, 2021 eligibility rulings. For…

NMB Case No. R-7557 American Airlines/TWU/IAM Association and AMFA Final Decision

RE: NMB Case No. R-7557 American Airlines/TWU/IAM Association and AMFA Participants: This determination addresses the July 12, 2021 appeal filed by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) of Investigator Josie G. M. Bautista’s June 25, 2021 eligibility rulings. For the reasons discussed below, AMFA’s appeal is granted in part and denied in part. AMFA’s application…