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The Passing of Brother Tony Rader

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Tony Rader on August 5th, 2024. Tony started working with us here at American Airlines in 1986 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Rader family in your thoughts and prayers. Services: August 26, 2024 @ First Baptist Church…

The Passing of Brother Michael Alfieri

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Michael Alfieri on August 3rd, 2024. Michael had started working with us here at American Airlines back in 1987. Michael had worked here as an Aviation Maintenance Technician, Crew Chief and his latest position was Inspection. Please keep the Alfieri family in your…

 Local 514’s Digest for the week of August 2, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: I had a Zoom call this week to discuss pay rates and premiums at other airlines. Discussion on IAM health care rates vs TWU health care rates. We have asked for a meeting with actuary Rich Pantoja to express the need for a comprehensive comparison chart.  Also this week the board and I reviewed…

The Passing of Retired Brother James Foreman

With much heartfelt sadness we share with you the passing of retired Brother James Foreman on July 13th, 2024. James started working at American Airlines in 1963 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 1996. Please keep the Foreman family in your thoughts and prayers. James’ Obituary James Arthur Foreman, Sr. James…

Association Update, July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024All Association Members,Today, leaders from American Airlines, Inc. reached out to the Association leadership to discuss the possibility of exploring an economics only, short-term extension of existing JCBAs. American asked to schedule a meeting on August 26th to facilitate those discussions at AA HDQ. As previously announced, we currently have tentative dates for…

The Passing of Retired Brother Nick Marlar

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Nick Marlar on June 20th, 2024. Nick had started working here at American Airlines in 1961 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in the Hydraulic Shop in 1997. Please keep the Marlar family in your thoughts and prayers.  Obituary…

The Passing of Retired Brother Arthur Noel “Art” Kelly

It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Art Kelly on July 7, 2024. Art started working here at American Airlines in 1986 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2020. During Art’s time with us he also served as a Local 514 Shop Steward…

The Passing of Retired Brother Dennis Howard

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Dennis K. Howard on July 19th, 2024. Dennis had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1991 and retired from the position of Facilities Maintenance  Carpenter / Painter in 2012. Please keep the Howard family in your thoughts and prayers.…