Month: August 2025
Local 514’s Digest for the week of August 22, 2025
President: All, The transition to this newly elected term in office has been relatively simple since, for the first time in recent history, the entire executive board was re-elected, with one exception: another executive board officer was added due to increased headcount at the base. Linda Dill, who has years of experience in several Local…
Governor Declares August 19 ‘Aviation and Aerospace Awareness Day’ in Oklahoma
By Melissa Fuller Monday, August 18, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt has declared Aug. 19, 2025 “Oklahoma Aviation & Aerospace Awareness Day.” The state’s first Oklahoma Aviation & Aerospace Day was recognized Aug. 19, 2018 after the passage of a measure placing it into state law during the 2017 legislative session. The date runs…
The Passing of Brother Nathan Shipman
It is with profound regret that we announce the passing of our brother, Nathan Shipman, who left us far too soon on August 20th, 2025. Brother Shipman was a dedicated and proud member of Transport Workers Union Local 514. Nathan began his career with American Airlines in 2024 as a cleaner, but his hard work…
The Passing of Retired Brother Cecil Horton
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cecil Horton, a dedicated Aviation Maintenance Technician and valued member of our union family. Cecil passed away on August 17, 2025. Cecil began his career with American Airlines in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1987 and worked for over 26 years before retiring in 2013. During…
The Passing of Brother David Bradford
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a fellow technician and friend David Bradford on August 15th, 2025. David joined our American Airlines family in 2015 as a Ground Support Equipment Mechanic. Over the past decade he earned a reputation for skill, punctuality, and a steady hand on the shop floor. Colleagues recall his willingness to mentor…
AUGUST 2025 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Monday, August 25, 2025 Time: Place: Agenda
Local 514’s Digest for the week of Aug 15, 2025
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The Passing of Retired Brother Keith Olin Blanton
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Brother Keith Blanton, a dedicated and loyal member of our union family, on August 6, 2025. Brother Blanton’s remarkable career at American Airlines in Tulsa, Oklahoma spanned over three decades, beginning in 1988. Throughout his tenure, he demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication…
Local 514’s Digest for the week of August 8, 2025
Vice President: Union Steward Meeting I attended the YELL conference in Stillwater this week with Joe Brown, Paul Clark, and Joseph Callaway. We were reminded of what the Unions gave us, from 40-hour work weeks, overtime pay, holidays, vacation, benefits, representation, etc. The Women’s Committee is currently supporting a School Supply drive. All supplies will…