Al Ball

The Time To Celebrate Beyond Labor Day 2017

In my opinion, the corner of 2nd. and Main St. in Henryetta, Ok. is the best place to watch the annual Labor Day Parade. This location is at the bottom of the hill and the end of the parade route. For the past five years I have taken up this spot to celebrate and work…

Nichols Park Restoration

Union Sportsman Alliance

Nichols Park in Henryetta Oklahoma has fallen into desperate need of repair. The Fishing Dock and the Pavilion will be the focus of the next project sponsored by the Union Sportsman Alliance. The plan is to remove and replace the old fishing dock and bring new life back to the pavilion through updated electric, a…

In Remembrance, 9-11

On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington,…

Association, AA Executive Session Negotiations Canceled

                           Brothers and Sisters, Due to the hurricane in Florida, the TWU/IAM Association and American Airlines have mutually decided to cancel contract negotiations next week. The safety of the Association’s members and representatives is of paramount importance and travel at this time is…

Message from Local 514 President, Dale Danker – September 3, 2017

514 Brothers and Sisters, This past week in DC we signed a letter which will solidify that all initial inspection will be preformed by our inspectors. We are achieving positive items in negotiations, the company does not just give them to us. I wish that the company would give us an industry leading contract, I…

Equity Distribution Update, September 1, 2017 letter from ATD Director Mike Mayes

Brothers and Sisters: Last month, we informed you that the distribution process for American Airlines equity shares would begin soon. Recently, American made a distribution to unsecured creditors from its Disputed Claims Reserve (DCR), which holds shares set aside for resolution of certain claims in the bankruptcy proceedings. The number of shares recently distributed for…

Association, AA Executive Session Negotiations Continue

Brothers and Sisters, After the fallout from the Company’s letter on Friday August 24th, the Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in Washington DC. The ghost negotiators from the Company that were invited to join the talks did not show up. The Association is taking the high road and looking…

International Vice President Sean Doyle, moving to Organizing Department

RE: Air Division Staff Dear Sisters and Brothers: This letter serves to announce a number of changes within the Air Division staff, effective September 4, 2017. Due to an increased focus on organizing and new opportunities to expand TWU’s membership, International Vice President Sean Doyle is moving to the Organizing Department. Sean’s ongoing service to…