Month: February 2024

Local 514’s Digest for the week of February 23, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: The TWU/IAM Negotiating committee met at the Local 591 union office in DFW to continue working on contract language for upcoming negotiations with AA.  We will travel to Phoenix next week to continue that process.  I’m available 24/7 at 918-636-6089, texting is preferred if you’re able.  Dale Danker Vice President: Membership Meetings are on…

The Passing of Retired Brother Arthur Earnhardt

We are saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Arthur Earnhardt on February 14, 2024. Arthur had hired on with American Airlines in 1948 and retired from the position of Crew Chief, Stock Clerk in 1983. Please keep the Earnhardt family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were made available…

The Passing of Retired Brother & former Local 514 President, Marion Finley

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Marion Finley on February 18th, 2024 Marion had started working at American Airlines in 1967 and retired from the position of Inspector, Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2005. Please keep the Finley family in your thoughts and prayers. Marion Lou Finley Obituary We…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of February 16, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: I enjoyed attending the Steward’s meeting this week.  Thank you to those new stewards who are getting involved, and a big Thank you to the Senior Stewards for all the commitment you continue to give to the membership.  Jay Potter and I travel to DFW on Monday to continue meeting with the TWU/IAM negotiation…

The Passing of Retired Brother Gary Deason

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Gary Deason on February 6, 2024. Gary started with American Airlines back in 1986 and retired from the position of Machinist in 2001. Please keep the Deason family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary Garry Lee Deason, Sr. left this earthly home…

Emergency Blood Shortage

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Your blood donation is needed now to help alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed. Who doesn’t love love? After all, it’s love for your neighbors and…

The Passing of Retired Brother Edgar Pales

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Edgar Pales on February 11, 2024. Edgar had started working at American Airlines in 1969 and retired from the position of Inspector, Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2008. Please keep the Pales family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of February 9, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: Marla, Joe and I met this week with Ed Sangricco and his team to discuss Tulsa base issues. I asked if he would look at the upcoming AO schedule around the major holidays and upcoming summer months to see if the company could adjust the vacation ratio to something greater than the minimum. Any…