Month: November 2021

The Passing of Brother Rev. Ardellas Marshall

It is with much sadness that we share with you the passing of Brother Rev. Ardellas Marshall on November 20, 2021. “Marshall” (as most of us knew him as) retired back in 2003 after 30+ years of service as an Aviation Maintenance Technician, Crew Chief. Please keep the Marshall family in your thoughts and prayers.…

Association Response to Sick Leave Policy.

Dear Lynn and Jim, After a single discussion, on November 15, 2021, American Airlines unilaterally imposed a draconian Attendance Control Policy that included published guidelines, PowerPoint presentation, and training. On the single phone call, between Association Leadership and Company Labor Representatives, multiple contract violations were raised; however, no answers or announced changes were ever provided…

The Passing of Brother George Modjesky

It is with great sorrow that share with you the passing of retired Brother George Modjesky on November 18th, 2021. George had retired in October of 2020 from his career of Material Logistics Specialist. George had been with American Airlines since 1996. Please keep the Modjesky family in your thoughts and prayers. George passed away…

Local 514 Digest for the Week of November 19th, 2021

TWU Local 514

Workers Compensation: American Airlines Workers Compensation is pleased to tell you of an enhanced – 24/7/365 – Sedgwick product for all injured team members in the following States – TX, OK, and CO.  This enhancement will positively impact your members by allowing 24 hour / 7 day a week / 365 days a year access…

Stop the Division

“My friends it is solidarity we want. We do not want to find fault with each other, but to solidify our forces and say to each other: We must be together; our masters are joined together and we must do the same thing.” – Mother JonesPlease invest some time, get educated and share your knowledge.…

The Passing of Retired Brother Earl Kuppinger

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Earl Kuppinger on November 16, 2021. Earl Retired back in 2021 from his position as a Aviation Maintenance Crew Chief. He was hired here in Tulsa back in 1986. Please keep the Kuppinger Family in your thoughts and prayers. Visitation NOV 21.…

The passing of Retired Sister Lynne Oliver

We are saddened to share with you the passing of retired Sister Lynne Oliver on November 10, 2021. Lynne had retired from American Airlines as an Aviation Maintenance Technician back in 2013. Lynne had been working here in Tulsa since 1996. Please keep the Oliver Family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary Lynne Kathleen Oliver…

Local 514 Digest for the Week of November 12th, 2021

TWU Local 514

Seniority List Update The latest Seniority list is now available on the TWU514.org website  If you should find any discrepancies in this list, you may file a protest with this form:  ASSOCIATION SENIORITY PROTEST FORM in PDF. Membership Meetings  The combined Shop Steward/TWU Union Meetings will be held this month on November 15th, 2021 at the…

The Passing of Brother Mark Romero

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of brother Mark Romero on Monday, November 8, 2021. Mark had been an Inspector with us here in Tulsa and started at American Airlines since 1984. Please keep the Romero family in your thoughts and prayers.   Obituary for Mark Anthony Romero Mark Anthony Romero…