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Local 514’s Digest for the week of Sep 6, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: I was in continued talks with AA at hdq this week. Details of this week’s meetings will be explained in an association update that will be posted when available. I will be back in Dallas next week for continued talks. Dale Vice President: Union Stewards Meetings  Monday, September 9, 2024 As many of you…

September Membership Meetings

Monday, September 30, 2024 Please note this is a change from Thursday, September 26, due to a TWU official meeting in Dallas.   Times Place Agenda

The Passing of Retired Brother Jack Garland

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Jack Garland on September 3rd, 2024. Jack had started working here at American Airlines in 1964 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician – Inspector in 1996. Please keep the Garland family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details…

The Passing of Retired Brother Lewis Womack

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Lewis Womack on September 3rd, 2024. Lewis had started working here at American Airlines back in 2001 and retired from the position of Material Logistics Specialist in 2020. Please keep the Womack family in your thoughts and prayers. No…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of August 30, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: Video of President Dale Danker on Contract Extension Talks. Dale Danker Vice President: The company announced more work coming to Tulsa next year. This is great news! We continue to have new AMT’s on-boarding monthly. There have also been cleaner interviews to build a pool of people available when those positions become available.  Grievance…

Association Update August 29, 2024

All Association Members:This will serve as the official update to the Association membership for M&R, MLS, MCT, MTS, and Fleet Service. As discussed in earlier communications, the Association met with American Airlines leadership this week to discuss the interest in a short-term economic only extension. During our initial sessions, we had thorough and meaningful discussions…

Henryetta Labor Day Events and Parade 2024

Join your union brothers and sisters once again at the infamous Henryetta Labor Day Events and Parade, where there will be plenty of activities to choose – from a Five Day Carnival, Rodeos, Concerts, the Car & Bike Show, the Labor Day Parade, a BBQ Lunch, a Hot Dog Eating Contest, Homemade Ice Cream Contest,…

The Passing of Retired Brother Ralph Marler

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Ralph Marler on August 21st, 2024. Ralph and started working here at American Airlines in 1978 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician – Inspector in 2005. Please keep the Marler family in your thoughts and prayers. Ralph E Marler…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of August 23, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: Denver Presidents Meeting: AA TWU Presidents and Officers discussed the upcoming meeting with AA scheduled for Aug. 27-28. “Dodgeball” & Inspection Presidential Grievances: During the week of Aug. 26, I’m scheduled to meet with the AA attorney Oliff and HR Voss, along with TWU Rep Rollie Reaves, to discuss the “dodgeball” and 2018 Inspection…