Month: December 2024

A Win for Aircraft Maintenance Workers: FAA Finalizes Drug and Alcohol Testing Rule for Foreign Aircraft Repair Stations

The Federal Aviation Administration published a final rule on Monday that requires foreign aircraft maintenance facilities to create and maintain drug and alcohol testing for workers – ensuring that airlines cannot skirt safety rules when they choose to outsource work abroad.   “This closes a major safety gap that the Transport Workers Union has fought to end for…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jack Baily Parks

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Jack Parks on December 11th, 2024. Jack started working with us here at American Airlines in 1973 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 1997. Please keep the Parks family in your thoughts and prayers. Jack…

M&R Association Update: 12-12-2024

December 12, 2024 TO: TWU-IAM Association MembershipRE: American Airlines Tech Ops Meeting On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, the leadership of the TWU-IAM Association held a meetingwith the senior leadership of American Airlines Tech Ops. The purpose of this meeting wasto discuss the accomplishments of 2024 and outline the Association’s expectations for theupcoming year, 2025. Representing…

The Passing of Brother Paul A. Martin

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Paul Martin. Paul started working here with us at American Airlines in 1991 as a Maintenance Mechanic Facilities, and he was an Electrician in Base Utilities, Shop 2911.  Please keep the Martin Family in your thoughts and prayers. Graveside Service…

DECEMBER 2024 JOINT MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Monday December 16th, 2024 Time: Place: Agenda Regular Order of Business Vote on motion 2411-0-01 made by Dale Danker to increase the pay of the Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Executive Board Members at large, Chairmen positions, and Union Stewards (including Executive Stewards) by the following amounts, as listed, effective August 2025 on a per-month…

The Passing of Brother Dana Pelton

We are deeply saddened to share Brother Dana Pelton’s passing on November 27th, 2024. Dana started working with us here at American Airlines in 1988 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician in the Hydraulics shop and remained there for 36 years. Please keep the Pelton family in your thoughts and prayers. Dana Bradley Pelton March 26,…