Month: January 2024

The Passing of Retired Brother John Goins

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother John Goins on January 28th, 2024. John had hired on with American Airlines back in 1990 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2018. Please keep the Goins family in your thoughts and prayers. The following was posted on…

MLK Parade Event 2024

The 2024 TWU MLK Celebration was planned to be a celebration of Dr. King’s contribution to theunion movement and constant fight for all workers to have dignity and respect on the job. Dr. King wasthe ultimate champion for the under-served and the rights of all men and women no matter their race,sex, or religious belief.…

TWU/IAM ASSOCIATION NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE BEGINS CONTRACT DISCUSSIONS IN PHOENIX

January 20, 2024 Dear Sisters and Brothers: The members of your TWU/IAM Association Negotiating Committee met in Phoenix the week of January 15, 2024, to start the discussions on proposed changes to the current Joint Collective Bargaining Agreements. The committee began discussing their positions on various Articles that need to be addressed in the upcoming negotiations with…

The Passing of Retired Brother Michiel Noel Bymun

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Michiel Bynum on January 21, 2024. Mike had started working at American Airlines in 1973 and retired from the position of Crew Chief, Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2006. Please keep the Bynum family in your thoughts and prayers. Michiel…

The Passing of Retired Brother Claud Robert Maurice Jochmans

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Claud Robert Maurice Jochman on December 16th, 2023. Claud had started with American Airlines in 1981 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2004. Please keep the Jochmans family in your thoughts and prayers. Claud Robert Maurice Jochmans June…

The Passing of Retired Brother Gerald Colbert

It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Gerald Colbert on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Gerald started working here at American Airlines in 1990 and retired from the position of Overhaul Support Mechanic in 2007. Gerald’s Son, De Andry Colbert is a fellow Local 514 Union Brother. Please…