Month: September 2022

2022 LCLAA National Latino Heritage Month

Please join the OI in partnering with LCLAA to celebrate National Latino Heritage Month! We encourage you to become a member of LCLAA http://bit.ly/joinlclaa, check out their podcasts and be a part of events happening in your local area across the country https://www.lclaa.org/events. If you have any LCLAA related questions please feel free to contact…

The Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act Will Close Safety Loopholes, Return Union Jobs to the U.S.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2022 Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act Will Close Safety Loopholes, Return Union Jobs to the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC – The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO – the largest union representing airline workers – has been fighting to end offshoring aircraft repair and overhaul. Today, the…

Offshoring Affects All TWU Members

The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO has been fiercely fighting to end offshoring aircraft repair and overhaul.  Offshoring affects all TWU members. Returning these solid, union jobs back to the U.S. will positively impact working communities across America and elevate the level of safety in skies for our families.  Click here to support the…

The Passing of Retired Brother Thomas Knight

It is with heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Tom Knight on September 21, 2022. Tom had hired on with American back in 1988 and worked as a Machinist here in Tulsa. Our records show that he retired in 2013. Please keep the Knight family in your thoughts and…

The Passing of Retired Sister Ruby Phillips

It is with great sorrow that we share with you the passing of retired sister Ruby Philips on September 16, 2022. Ruby had hired on with American back in 1962. Ruby worked as a Stock Clerk and had been the Chairman of Stores from 1987 to 1989. Our records show that she retired back in…