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Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 16th, 2025

TWU Local 514

President: This week, I attended meetings in Calgary with Gary Schaible, Rollie Reaves, several TWU reps, and other airline workers worldwide to discuss mental health issues amongst our work groups. In our current state, we have EAP counselors both Union and Company for our folks to reach out to. Still, it was clear to me…

Assessing FAA Reauthorization One Year Later

Major Safety Wins, But More Must Be Done Foreign aircraft repair facilities are now subject to drug and alcohol testing and flight dispatchers are no longer allowed to work remotely but there’s still plenty of work needed from the Federal Aviation Administration to fully implement last year’s FAA Reauthorization law.   Friday, May 16 marks…

TWU-IAM ASSOCIATION BULLETIN – PHX AND TUL ENGINE WORK UPDATE

TO: TWU-IAM Association Membership RE: PHX and TUL Engine Work Update On Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, American Airlines notified The Association of their intention to send some engine work being performed in PHX and TUL out to a vendor due to the tariffs being implemented by the current administration in Washington, DC. The Company assured…

The Passing of Retired Brother Steven Attebury

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Steven Attebury on April 30th, 2025. Steven had started working here at American Airlines in 1984 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2023. Please keep the Attebury family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for…

The Passing of Brother Scott Davis

With great sadness we share with you the passing of Brother Scott Alan Davis, a devoted husband, father, and friend, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 65. Scott had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1979 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician, the took a…

Joint Membership meetings, May 2025

*Monday, May 12, 2025 Time: 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM Place: TWU Hall11929 East Pine Street, Tulsa, OK 74116 Agenda Regular Order of Business Nominations for Officer positions will be conducted as part of the agenda at these Membership Meetings. *Note – Due to Election Nominations, May 29th Membership Meetings has been rescheduled toMay…

Family Fun Day 2025

Prepare for a day of sharing, creating memories and taking part in a variety of enjoyable activities. Here is what to anticipate: We need you to get signed up as early as possible, so that we can make this event better for all of us! It also helps us with our gift ordering.. Welfare &…

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…