Al Ball

Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 19, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: On Thursday, May 18, International Rep Rollie Reaves informed me that the Arbitrator handling the sick points case informed the participants that she was beginning to write her decision. It’s disappointing that everything takes so long. When we receive the decision on the case, we will immediately put it out. Dale 918-636-6089 Vice President:…

“Field of Heroes” Memorial Day Empty Boot Display

In conjunction with Oklahoma Outreach Services (Gold Star Families), Tulsa Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 577, AARP of Oklahoma, Spirit AeroSystems Veterans Committee, United Aerospace Workers Local 952, Eagle Ops, BSA Troop 2222, numerous additional organizations and individual citizens who dedicate hundreds of volunteer hours and funds to present the “Field of Heroes” in Veterans…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 12, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: No word yet on the sick points arbitration.  I spent this week continuing work on recent presidential grievances as well as pre JCBA grievances including the oldest,  gain sharing.  I’m available 24/7 @ 918-636-6089 Dale Danker Vice President: I held a Grievance Review meeting on Thursday with the Grievance committee, Tracy Hardin, Jay Potter,…

Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive

Saturday, May 13, 2023 Remember to set out your Non-Perishable Food Donations this Saturday! Your Letter Carrier or someone designated to help will pick them up. Good Afternoon, Union Brothers and Sisters: This is a Friendly Reminder to set out your Non-Perishable Food Donations this Saturday for our awesome Letter Carriers to pick up for…

Joint Membership Meetings Thursday May 18, 2023

May membership meetings have changed to THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 TIME: 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street, Tulsa, OK 74116 Agenda Regular Order of Business Vote on Motions for Bylaw Changes 2304-0-01 Article 1(b) This Local shall be affiliated with the Oklahoma State AFL-CIO, and such other central…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 5, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: No word on sick points arbitration.  Working with the Association on several Presidential grievances that I’m finding out seem to be system wide violations.  This week I attended a meeting in DC at the TWU International office. The meeting was to introduce the Presidents on the threats of AI technology and the amount of…

Election Committee Election Results, April 28, 2023

TWU LOCAL 514 Election Committee Election Results April 28, 2023. The election results for the Election Board Committee of TWU, Local 514 for the term beginning May 1, 2023 to February 2026. Name Votes * Tyler Gilmore 51 * John Burgess 50 * Glenn Morgan 44 Glen Hurst 41 Alan Pasquale 35 Patrick Thornton 34…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jim Sharp

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Jim Sharp on April 28, 2023. Jim had hired on at American Airlines back in 1967, in 1996 he retired from the position of Crew Chief, Aviation Maintenance Technician in the Composite shop. Please keep the Sharp family in…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Apr 28, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: No word on the sick points decision. I take several calls a week on this and I ask if they are in jeopardy of moving closer to level 3. Most say yes. I advise them to do everything they can to come to work. I’ve been working with Al Ball and Brad Mueller to…