Month: March 2025

The Passing of Retired Brother G.T. Bunch

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, G.T. Bunch, a devoted union member and cherished family member. G.T. passed away on March 28th, 2025, at the age of 82, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. G.T. started working here at American Airlines in 1987 and retired from the position of Machinist in 2009. G.T.…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of March 28th, 2025

TWU Local 514

Vice President: We have a new hat or visor you can pick up at the Union Hall from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The next Union Steward meeting is April 14th. The next Membership meeting is April 28th. The May Membership meeting is being moved to May 12th. It…

The Passing of Brother Aquarius Mayes

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Aquarius Mayes, on March 25th, 2025. Aquarius, a dedicated Maintenance Support Person and proud member of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), Local 514, at American Airlines. He had started working with us here at American Airlines in 2011. Please keep the…

The Passing of Retired Brother Billie Joe Hamlin

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Billie Hamlin on March 24th, 2025. Billie started working here at American Airlines back in 1965 and retired from the position of Crew Chief Mechanic, Machinist in 1993. Please keep the Hamlin family in your thoughts and prayers. No…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of March 21st, 2025

TWU Local 514

President: In my career at American Airlines, there have been many ups and downs, not only in the economy, which at times impacted how the airline operated at the base, but also in the style of management and how they treat you. I know the Crew Chiefs have tried in every way possible to convince…

The Passing of Retired Sister Kellene Collins

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired sister Kellene Collins on February 15th, 2025. Kelly had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1990 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2008. Please keep the Collins family in your thoughts and prayers. Kellene Elizabeth Easky…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of March 14, 2025

TWU Local 514

Vice President: I want to thank everyone who signed up to be stewards and those who attended the Monday meeting. If you are not receiving emails from me, please let me know. We have implemented a new grievance procedure. I have sent a copy of the form the grievant must complete before filing the grievance.…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jerry Galloway

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of retired Brother Jerry Galloway on December 14th, 2024. Jerry started working with us at American Airlines in 1990 and retired as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Galloway family in your thoughts and prayers. At Jerry’s request, he has been cremated, and his cremains will…

The Passing of Retired Brother Bobby Boman

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Bobby Boman on March 6, 2025. Bobby started working at American Airlines in 1953 and retired in 2003 from the position of Material Logistics Specialist – Crew Chief. Please keep the Boman family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were…