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Local 514’s Digest for the week of Jan 27, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: I continue to work with VP Johnson and the Executive Board on grievances.  In the process of writing 2 additional Presidential grievances.  Conference call with AA legal on performance discipline policy. We are being moved to the legacy USair policy which allows for one additional step for TWU members before termination.  I continue to…

The Passing of Retired Brother Phil Ponder

It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Retired Brother Phil Ponder on October 28th, 2022. Phil had started working at American in 1967, He retired from the position of Crew Chief Mechanic Overhaul in 2003. This information was just given to us to pass on. Please keep the Ponder…

January 2023 Membership Meetings

Monday January 30, 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 Nominations for Election Committee Membership Posting in PDF

Local 514’s Digest for the week of January 20, 2023

TWU Local 514

Vice President: The Union Rep sign up closes this weekend. I will be going through the list of candidates to ensure you meet the requirements in the TWU 514 Bylaws.  The Chairman are determining the need in the bid areas. I will be emailing the results by the first of February. We will have a…

Martin Luther King Day, 2023

Happy MLK Day, When you get the opportunity to interact with someone, please choose to treat each other with respect and dignity. If you watch the news it seems the Nation has lost its way. I don’t believe we have forgotten how to treat each other. Sincerely Dale Danker President TWU Local 514  

Local 514’s Digest for the week of January 13, 2023

TWU Local 514

Vice President: The Union Rep sign up is posted on our website. If you’re interested and meet the requirements of the Bylaws please go to WWW.TWU514.org and sign up.  I will be having a meeting in February to discuss the expectations and duties of a Union Rep. I look forward to working with you this…

The Passing of Brother Mark Robinson

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Mark Robinson on January 8th, 2023. Mark had been with us here at American Airlines since 1998 and worked as an Overhaul Support Mechanic. Please keep the Robinson family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for Mark Robinson An account…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Jan 6, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: I continue to work with Marla to prepare grievances to be submitted to Arbitration.  Currently we are asking the company for a date to arbitrate an old case revolved around the company moving inspection work to AMT.  The next case I want a date for is what I call “Dodge Ball”, where multiple Crew…

The Passing of Sister Deborah Tiller

It is with a very sad heart that we share with you the passing of Sister Deborah Tiller on January 4th 2023. Debbie had been with us here in Tulsa 1990, starting as a Fleet Service Clerk, and in 2013, due to AA removing Fleet Service from the Tulsa Base, Debbie took a job as…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Dec 24, 2022

  President: Not a lot to report out on this week. As always lots of phone calls trying to help people resolve issues. If I have missed returning your call or text I apologize, please just text me and say “hey don’t forget to call me back”. I get behind on calls and text messages…