It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired brother, Victor Koenning, who left us on September 27, 2024. Brother Koenning dedicated an impressive 30 years of his life to American Airlines, joining our team in 1966 and retiring in 1996 as a Technical Crew Chief, Special Support. During his remarkable…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired brother, Leonard Cooper, who departed this life on September 27, 2025. Brother Cooper dedicated 24 years of service to American Airlines, joining our team in 1972 and retiring in 1996 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. His commitment and contributions to our organization…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Retired Brother John Paul Blue, a dedicated and respected member of our American Airlines family. Brother Blue passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on April 26, 1944, John began his career with American Airlines in 1973 as an…
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brother Daniel Chasteen, age 72, who left this world on September 9, 2025. Daniel had a long and distinguished career with American Airlines, serving as an Overhaul Support Mechanic from 1997 until his retirement in 2016. Daniel touched the lives of countless individuals through his work and…
Vice President: The Steward meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2025. We will discuss ASAP and Just Policy, along with some changes to the grievance process. If you are a Steward, please make it a priority to attend. The Board has been reviewing grievances and has noticed ongoing issues with documentation not included in the…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Wade Prentiss Jr., who left us on August 23, 2025. Brother Prentiss started his career with American Airlines in 1973 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. As he transitioned to retirement in 1996, Brother Prentiss remained a valued member of our local…
After a years-long lobbying effort, the Transport Workers Union International successfully fought to restore our Firefighter staffing levels at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Local 525 and the International led an effort to win jobs back for laid off Firefighters. “This is a great example of the International and Locals locking arms fighting…
President: Hi everyone, I’m writing to address some of the recent feedback regarding our messages about police presence. As President of TWU Local 514, I want to clarify that the intent of these notifications is not to condone or condemn speeding tickets. Instead, they are a continuation of a long-standing practice, pre-dating my presidency, to…
TWU Convention Begins: Day One Recap Day One Convention Videos: CONVENTION’S OPENING VIDEO The TWU Divisions: Air, Rail, and Transit The President’s Report Fighting Big Tech Samuelsen and Slate Win Reelection: Day Two Recap Day Two Convention Videos: Contracts Organizing Spotlight on Safety: Day Three Recap Day Three Convention Videos: In Memoriam 50 Years of…
