Month: November 2024

The Passing of Retired Brother John Raymond

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother John Raymond on November 21st, 2024. John started working with us here at American Airlines back in 1989 and retired from the deposition of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2020. Please keep the Raymond family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for John…

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

TWU Local 514

President: I have visited via phone with TWU International Rep Rollie Reaves several times this week. We continue to discuss how we can resolve some of the top contractual issues. To that point, Rollie has worked with his counterpart at the IAM to establish quarterly meetings to discuss top issues. Marla and I will travel…

The Passing of Retired Brother Eddie Wayne Albert

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Eddie Albert on November 18, 2024. Eddie started working with us here at American Airlines in 1989 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician, Bench Avionics in 2009. Please keep the Albert family in your thoughts and…

The Passing of Retired Brother Bobby Funderburgh

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Bobby Funderburgh on October 18, 2024. Bobby hired on with American Airlines in 1961 and retired from the position of Crew Chief, Aviation Maintenance Technician in 1996. Please keep the Funderburgh family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for…

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

TWU Local 514

President: This week, the Eboard officers and I met with Ed Sangricco and all the Tulsa base management team leaders to discuss the current events happening around the base. Ed and I have decided to start meeting again with this larger group to ensure everyone gets the opportunity to address any concerns they may have…

November 15th Video Update

President Dale Danker and Executive Board Member at Large, Jay Potter discuss the Contract Extension. Benefits:Executive Board Members at Large, Tracy Hardin and George Albano discuss the Benefits process and what to expect.

The Passing of Retired Brother Bill Wild

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Bill Wild on November 8, 2024. Bill started working here at American Airlines in 1968 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2003. Please keep the Wild family in your thoughts and prayers. William George Wild Obituary William “Bill”…

The Passing of Retired Brother Richard Keep

We are sad to announce the passing of retired Brother Richard Keep on November 3rd, 2024. Richard retired in 2002 from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in the Landing Gear area. Please place the Keep family in your thoughts and prayers. Richard E. Keep Obituary We are sad to announce that on November 3,…

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

TWU Local 514

President: All, This week, the board and I reviewed many Crew Chief-known outage grievances. I was somewhat shocked by the lack of information to review in the files. If you are a member or a union representative, please gather as much information about a contractual violation as possible when it happens. For example, If you…