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The Passing of Brother James Park

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Park on March 11, 2026, a dedicated and long-serving member of our American Airlines team. James joined our company in 1986 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and went on to serve in various roles, including a recent position in Bench Avionics in 2024.…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jack Underwood

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Brother Jack Underwood on March 11, 2026. A dedicated and loyal member of our TWU Local 514 family, Jack spent nearly four decades serving American Airlines, starting his career in 1958 as a Crew Chief, Aviation Maintenance Technician. He retired in 1996, but…

Election Board Elections 2026

Brothers and Sisters, Please be advised that the nominations for the Election Board members, which were originally scheduled for the February 2026 membership meeting, were not held. The new schedule for the election process is as follows: The current Election Board will remain in place and continue their duties until the results of the April…

The Passing of Brother Ronald W Clark

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Ronald Clark on March 2, 2026. Ron joined American Airlines in 1986 and spent his entire career working in Avionics, where he earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues. We extend our deepest condolences to the Clark family during this difficult time.…

The Passing of Retired Brother James Shepperd

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Brother James Harry Shepperd, who passed away on March 3rd, 2026. Brother Shepperd began his career with American Airlines in 1973, working as a Fleet Service Crew Chief. When Tulsa’s Fleet Service was consolidated, he relocated to DFW, where he eventually retired in…