Month: May 2023

Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 26, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: It was nice to see everyone at the AMT Day celebration.  I would enjoy walking the floor and visiting with you in your work areas, but every day, my job is to work down the backlog of grievances.  On top of that job lately, I have had to deal with the open executive board…

The Passing of Retired Brother Greg Cummins

It is with heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Greg Cummins on Monday May 22nd, 2023. Greg had been with us since 1996, starting work as an Overhaul Support Mechanic and then an Aviation Maintenance Mechanic Leaving in 2015. Please keep the Cummins family in your thoughts and prayers.…

Executive Board Member at Large Special Election Paused

Local 514 Members, The current open position of the Executive Board Member at Large on TWU Local 514’s Executive Board is under appeal to the TWU International Committee of Appeals. At this time, I have decided to pause the election to allow time for the International Appeals Committee to review the appeal and render their…

AMT Day 2023

On #AMTDay2023, we salute the unsung heroes of the skies: Aircraft Maintenance Technicians! Thank you for your unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of every passenger and crew member.

The Passing of Retired Brother Don Palmer

It is with heartfelt sadness that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Don Palmer. Don had began working with American Airlines back in 1973 and worked as an Aviation Maintenance Technician until retirement in 2003. Please keep the Palmer family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were given at the…

The Passing of Brother Joseph Welch

It is with a mournful heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Joseph Welch . Joseph had been with us here at American Airlines in Tulsa since 1997. Where he had started working as an Overhaul Support Mechanic and through his time here worked into the position of Crew Chief Aviation Maintenance…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 19, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: On Thursday, May 18, International Rep Rollie Reaves informed me that the Arbitrator handling the sick points case informed the participants that she was beginning to write her decision. It’s disappointing that everything takes so long. When we receive the decision on the case, we will immediately put it out. Dale 918-636-6089 Vice President:…

“Field of Heroes” Memorial Day Empty Boot Display

In conjunction with Oklahoma Outreach Services (Gold Star Families), Tulsa Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 577, AARP of Oklahoma, Spirit AeroSystems Veterans Committee, United Aerospace Workers Local 952, Eagle Ops, BSA Troop 2222, numerous additional organizations and individual citizens who dedicate hundreds of volunteer hours and funds to present the “Field of Heroes” in Veterans…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 12, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: No word yet on the sick points arbitration.  I spent this week continuing work on recent presidential grievances as well as pre JCBA grievances including the oldest,  gain sharing.  I’m available 24/7 @ 918-636-6089 Dale Danker Vice President: I held a Grievance Review meeting on Thursday with the Grievance committee, Tracy Hardin, Jay Potter,…