Month: May 2024

Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 31, 2024

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President: Marla and I met with Ed Sangricco and his team to discuss base issues and potential headcount movement for the September bid. He stated he would hold town hall meetings this summer ahead of the next bid to discuss it.  The annual smoke off event will be here in a couple of weeks and…

The Passing of Retired Brother Albert Poland

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Albert Poland on May 28th, 2024. Al started working here at American Airlines in 1985 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician – Inspector in 2014. Please keep the Poland family in your thoughts and prayers.  No other details were…

The Passing of Brother Jon Maunu

It is with a sad heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Jon Maunu on May 25th, 2024. Jon started working with us here at American Airline in 1989 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Maunu family in your thoughts and prayers. The Rose Event Center We will be having…

The Passing of Retired Brother Andrew Cary

We are saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Andrew Cary on May 28th, 2024. Andrew had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1983, during his time here, he worked as an Aviation Maintenance Technician, Crew Chief, and Inspector. Andrew retired in 2023. Please keep the Cary family in…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 24, 2024

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President: This week we continued meeting with the Negotiations team to review language in all contract books  Thank you to all AMT’s and supporting classifications on AMT day. It is unthinkable to imagine an airplane crash,but it does happen. In our profession the company pushes all of us to go faster and do more while…

New TWU-Backed Bill Would Keep Engine Fumes Out of Passenger Planes

New TWU-Backed Bill Would Keep Engine Fumes Out of Passenger Planes Press Conference to be held at 1pm ET outside the U.S. Capitol  The Transport Workers Union is backing a bill from Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) that would require new aircraft to be built with electrical systems that provide clean, unpolluted air inside cabins –…

The Passing of Brother Wilfred Thomas

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Wilfred Thomas on May 18th, 2024. WiIfred started working with us here at American Airlines in 1996 as an Aircraft Cleaner, then Parts Washer.. and in 2019 he became an Overhaul Support Mechanic. Please keep the Thomas family in your…

The Passing of Retired Brother Fred Sapulpa

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Fred Sapulpa on May 1, 2024. Fred had started working here at American Airlines in 1985 and retired from the position of Mechanic Overhaul / Welder in 2012. Please keep the Sapulpa family in your thoughts and prayers. Fred…

AMT Day

TWU 514 in Celebration of AMT Day, May 24th, 2024 will be in the Grievance Office on Thursday, May 23rd, handing out gifts for AMT Day. We will be at the Terminal and Offsites on Friday. May 23rd, 2024 Grievance Office Schedule 5:00am to 7:00am 10:00am to 12:00pm 2:30pm to 4:30pm Get a Flier in…