Month: April 2025

The Passing of Brother Justin Godbey 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Justin Godbey on April 29th, 2025.An Aviation Maintenance Technician at American Airlines. Brother Justin had been serving our community since 2019 and will be deeply missed by his colleagues and friends. Rest in peace, Brother Justin. Your legacy lives on through the many…

The Passing of Retired Brother Rex Wilkin

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rex Wilkin on April 24th 2025, a devoted union brother, dedicated American Airlines inspector, and cherished friend to many. Rex started working here at American Airlines in 1985 and retired in 2015 from Aviation Maintenance Technician – Inspector. Please keep the Wilkin family in…

The Passing of Retired Brother Dennis Ray Ellsworth

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Dennis Ellsworth on April 16th, 2025. Dennis started working here at American Airlines in 1977, he worked as a Blasting Machine Operator and in 1995 became a Overhaul Support Mechanic and then retired in 2010. Please keep the Ellsworth Family in your…

TWU 514 Officer Elections 2025 – 2028 Term

Please make sure you have your address current and preferably local. (Check yours HERE) The 2025 Election rules have been posted on base bulletin boards as well as the Local 514 website. If you need assistance with your login to the twu514.org website, please contact a Union officer, Call the Grievance Office: 539-283-6500, 918-660-6222 or…

The Passing of Retired Brother Thomas Blaho

With a heavy heart we share with you the passing of retired Brother Thomas Blaho on April 3rd, 2025. Tom started working with us here at American Airlines in 1985 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2010. Please keep the Blaho family in your thoughts and prayers. Thomas Stephen Blaho, beloved…

The Passing of Brother Chris Jirasek

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Chris Jirasek on April 19th, 2025. Chris started working with us at American Airlines in 1997 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Jirasek family in your thoughts and prayers. Funeral Service at Dillon Funeral Service 1200 North Cleveland Avenue Sand Springs,…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of April 18th, 2025

TWU Local 514

President: Tuesday Jay Potter, Don McCormick and I started interviewing Crew Chiefs to gather information about the Presidential Grievance I filed for Tulsa concerning the crew chief and crew bid process. We will continue that process over the next months until we have reached everyone.  Also on Tuesday the Eboard met with Ed Sangricco to…