Month: August 2024

The Passing of Retired Sister Arllie Perry

It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of retired Sister Arllie Perry on August 8th, 2024. Arllie had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1988 in Plant Maintenance and worked into the position of Crew Chief, Cleaners/Utilities – She retired from the position of Plant Maintenance Facilities…

The Passing of Brother Ed McManus

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Ed McManus on August 11th, 2024. Ed had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1984 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the McManus family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were made available at the time of…

The Passing of Retired Sister Erma Ryder

It is with a deeply saddened heart that we share with you the passing of retired Sister Erma Ryder on August 1st, 2024. Erma had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1996 as a building cleaner, and retired from the position of Overhaul Support Mechanic in 2013. Please keep the Ryder family…

The Passing of Brother Tony Rader

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Tony Rader on August 5th, 2024. Tony started working with us here at American Airlines in 1986 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Rader family in your thoughts and prayers. Services: August 26, 2024 @ First Baptist Church…

The Passing of Brother Michael Alfieri

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Michael Alfieri on August 3rd, 2024. Michael had started working with us here at American Airlines back in 1987. Michael had worked here as an Aviation Maintenance Technician, Crew Chief and his latest position was Inspection. Please keep the Alfieri family in your…

 Local 514’s Digest for the week of August 2, 2024

President: I had a Zoom call this week to discuss pay rates and premiums at other airlines. Discussion on IAM health care rates vs TWU health care rates. We have asked for a meeting with actuary Rich Pantoja to express the need for a comprehensive comparison chart.  Also this week the board and I reviewed…

The Passing of Retired Brother James Foreman

With much heartfelt sadness we share with you the passing of retired Brother James Foreman on July 13th, 2024. James started working at American Airlines in 1963 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 1996. Please keep the Foreman family in your thoughts and prayers. James’ Obituary James Arthur Foreman, Sr. James…