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…
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.…
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…
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.
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…
President Dale Danker and Vice President Marla Johnson sharing the May Update for the membership of Local 514.
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…
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:…
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…
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,…