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

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Vice President: Management should not be assigning people to work. They may direct a crew chief on what needs to be done. If a supervisor or manager is assigning you work please notify a Union representative. Confidentiality: The state of keeping or being kept secret or private.  We deal with many issues. While most of…

The Passing of Retired Brother Hank King

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Hank King. A dedicated member of the American Airlines family, Hank spent 28 years serving our airline in various roles before retiring as an Aviation Maintenance Technician Crew Chief in 1997. Hank’s passion for work and commitment to our union were evident throughout his…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of July 11, 2025

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President: All, Jay Potter and I traveled to Chicago this week to present the Dodgeball grievance in Mediation. We went prepared with the knowledge gained from interviewing Crew Chiefs in AO and some Crew Chiefs in the shop areas. The overwhelming statements from the Crew Chief’s is that they want to know who their crew…

The Passing of Brother Alan Ludwig

With profound sadness, we announce Brother Alan Ludwig’s passing on July 8th, 2025. Brother Ludwig began his career with American Airlines in 1990 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. His unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to his craft earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and superiors alike. As we mourn the loss…

The Passing of Retired Brother William Joslin

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired brother, William Joslin, on June 18th, 2025. Brother Joslin began his tenure with American Airlines in 1967 and worked tirelessly for nearly three decades, ultimately retiring as a Crew Chief Aviation Maintenance Technician in 1996. His commitment to his profession was unwavering,…

The Passing of Lauren Grace Reaves

Local 514 members.It is with deep sorrow that I share with you the passing of my good friend and colleague Rollie Reaves youngest daughter Lauren Reaves. Please keep Rollie, Morgan, Cole and their family in your prayers. Dale, It is with our deepest sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Lauren…

The Passing of Brother Jimmy Waggoner

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Brother Jimmy Waggoner on June 23rd, 2025. Brother Waggoner had served as an Aviation Maintenance Technician at American Airlines for over 33 years. Jimmy began his career at American Airlines in 1991 and worked diligently to ensure the safety and reliability of…