Month: October 2026

The Passing of Retired Brother Clarence “Leroy” Smith

Dear Local 514 Brothers and Sisters, It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform the membership of the passing of our retired brother and colleague, Clarence “Leroy” Smith, who passed away on October 10th, 2026. Leroy began his career with us here at American Airlines in 1996 as a Junior Mechanic. In…

Don McCormick: Week of October 9th, 2026

GRIEVANCES.  155 Resolved YTD  Resolved 8 this month.   174 Open HGR 5/6  WELFARE AND ENTERTAINMENT Last year we had over 600 kids attend.    EMSA, LIFE Flight, Fire Department, Tulsa County Sheriff Officers and the Bat Mobile will be represented. Community Service Don(918) 378-5823DMcCormick@twumail.org

Daron Morgan: Week of October 9th, 2026

Grievance Report Second Step Grievance Meeting On Tuesday, October 6, I attended our scheduled Second Step Grievance Meeting with the Company, where I presented four grievances. Of those four grievances: While we were unable to reach an agreement on the grievances moving to the GRB, we will continue pursuing them through the contractual grievance process.…

Linda Dill: Week of October 9th, 2026

Working Grievances – 4 Paid  No sleeping at Work Sleeping at work can get you walked out, it happened this week. There is no coming back from this. Please get your rest at home, not at work. Some of you reading this will wonder, ‘Why are they talking about this again’? It keeps happening, and…

TWU-IAM TECHOPS ASSOCIATION BULLETIN

October 08, 2026 The TechOps Association Negotiating Committee met this week in Pittsburgh to continue the important work of preparing for upcoming negotiations. During the meeting, the Committee reviewed and discussed information and proposals submitted by the various Subcommittees, helping shape a comprehensive strategy that reflects our membership’s priorities and concerns. This work is a…

Negotiations Committee Changes

October 6, 2026 Effective October 6, 2026, the Association Negotiating Committee is pleased to welcome two new IAM Representatives to the Main Committee. Boris Kochanoff will replace Jeff James, and Brian Lewis will replace Mark Ball. We extend our sincere appreciation to Jeff and Mark for their dedication, hard work, and service on the Main…

Jay Potter, Week of October 2nd, 2026

Scope – Base Outsourcing Report, October 01, 2026 In-house Base Maintenance  – Four (4) Stations  Outsourced Base Maintenance – Four (5) Stations Tulsa Aviation Maintenance Group (AMG) Headcount Oct 01, 2026   January 23, 2020   VAR TCC 72   TCC 79   TCC -7 CC AMT 279   CC AMT 245   CC AMT…