Month: March 2024

Local 514’s Digest for the week of March 29, 2024

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President: The TWU Executive boards from Locals 591,514 and 567 met Tuesday in Dallas to go over issues with the current contracts we represent and discuss preparations for the upcoming negotiations with American Airlines. TWU International President John Samuelsen and Air Division Director Andre Sutton stopped by to visit with the group. President Samuelsen shared…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of March 22, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: This week, the TWU/IAM Negotiations Committee was in Tulsa to continue contract prep work. The plan was to make it over to the base for a tour, but each day started with open issues in the current contract around 7:30 am, followed by full-up committee contract work from 9 to 5.  The Local 514…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of March 15, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: This week we continued our work with the TWU/IAM negotiations committee via zoom. Next week the full committee will be in Tulsa at the Hall to continue that work in person. I will bring them over to the base for a tour. Several of the IAM guys have not visited the Tulsa base.  This…

The Passing of Retired Sister Rebecca Anne Lopez

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Sister Rebecca Anne Lopez on March 6, 2024. Rebecca started working here at American Airlines back in 1996 and retired in 2017 from the position of Material Logistics Specialist. Please keep the Lopez Family in our thoughts and prayers. Obituary for Rebecca Anne…

The Passing of Brother Travis Turney

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Travis Turney on March 10, 2024. Travis started working here at American Airlines in 1989, his most resent position was as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Turney family in your thoughts and prayers. Travis Turney Funeral Notice.Date: Friday,…

The Passing of Retired Brother Dale Archer

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Dale Archer on February 1, 2024. Dale had started working here at American Airlines in 1966 and worked as an Aviation Maintenance Technician, Also Crew Chief AMT and retired from the position of Inspector in 2003. Please keep the Archer family in…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of March 8, 2024

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Vice President: Union Steward Meetings Monday, Mar 11, 2024 It’s time to spring forward! Daylight savings time is Sunday Mar 10, 2024 If you work during the time change, please review Hours of Service Article 14 Q. in the contract. “Q. Employees who work in a location that changes to Daylight Saving Time, will on…

The Passing of Sister Barbara Wass

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Sister Barbara Wass on March 3, 2024. Barbara had started with American Airlines in 2011 and has been working as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Wass family in your thoughts and prayers. Barbara J. Wass, 54, of Oologah, Oklahoma, passed away on…