Month: September 2025

Article 9, Filling of Vacancies – September 9, 2025

With the implementation of the JCBA extension, and in awarding transfers for certain positions, we have seen an issue that the parties did not intend to happen. Seniority accrual in classification groups; Aviation Maintenance Group (which include OSM), Ground Support Equipment (GSE)/Facilities Maintenance Group (which include MSP) and Operations Maintenance Group (which include Planners and…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jim Blouch

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Brother Jim Blouch on September 9th, 2025. Jim dedicated his life and career to serving our union, American Airlines, and the community. He began his journey with us in 1985 as a Material Logistics Specialist, and after 31 years of service, he retired…

The Passing of Retired Brother Bill Stookey

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Brother Bill Stookey (1945-2025), who passed away on August 17th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 80 years young at the time of his departure. Brother Stookey began his career with American Airlines in 1985 and dedicated over 20 years of service…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of September 5th, 2025

TWU Local 514

Vice President: The Shop Steward meeting has been postponed to October. There will not be a meeting on Monday, Sep 8, 2025. Marla Johnson Chairman of Maintenance:  Non-Rev Travel Weekly Meetings with Management Work Experience Review (WER) Employee Conduct Safety Joe Brown(918) 284-9666JBrown@twumail.org Chairman of Facilities Maintenance: Hello All, Happy Friday We are currently going…

Henryetta OK, Labor Day Parade 2025

I would like to say thank you to everyone that came out to help us at the Labor Day Parade. Labor day goes further than just visiting family or going to the lake. On this day we celebrate labor and the men and women that speak out so that we may have a better tomorrow. The Henryetta…

The Passing of Brother David Kissee

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear brother, David Kissee, on September 1, 2025. Born on November 27, 1962, David joined the American Airlines family in 1994 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. For over three decades, he brought unwavering dedication, meticulous skill, and a steady, friendly presence to every aircraft…