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Negotiation Committee Team members Named

THE TWU-IAM ASSOCIATION NAMES THE M&R, MCT, MLS, AND MTS NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR UPCOMING NEGOTIATIONS WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES Dear Brothers and Sisters,Union leadership from the TWU and the IAMAW have communicated with the respective TWU Local Presidents, in consultation with their respective Executive Boards wherever required, and IAM District Lodge 142. With their recommendations…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jerry De Shong

It is with a sad heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Jerry De Shong on September 5, 2023. Jerry had started at American Airlines in 1967 and retired in 2013 from the position of Inspector, Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the De Shong family in your thoughts and prayers. Jerry…

The Passing of Retired Brother Curtis Lyons

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Curtis Lyons on September 6, 2023. Curtis had been with us here at American Airlines since 2002 working as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and retired in 2020. Please keep the Lyons family in your thoughts and prayers. Funeral arrangements…

A Union-Made Labor Day BBQ Shopping Guide

Labor Day weekend is here. And what a year it has been for the labor movement! With workers standing strong together in Hollywood, at hotels all over Los Angeles, at UPS, and at the Big Three automakers, it has been a hot labor summer indeed. This comes from our friends over at Labor 411 Happy…

The Passing of Retired Brother Tim A. Pipkins Jr.

We are sad to announce that on August 19, 2023, at the age of 81, Tim A. Pipkins Jr. (Tulsa, Oklahoma) passed away. Tim had started with American Airlines in 1972 and retired in 2003 from the position of Crew Chief Parts Washer. Please keep the Pipkins family in your thoughts and prayers. Visitation was…

The Passing of Retired Brother Kavin Adams

It is with a sad heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Kavin Adams on August 20, 2023. Kavin started working with us here at American Airlines in 1997 as an Aviation Maintenance Mechanic. He retired in 2022. Please keep the Adams family in your thoughts and prayers. Kavin Dean Adams,…