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The Passing of Brother David Stills

It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Brother David Stills on October 5th, 2023. Dave had been with us here at American Airlines since 1986, working as an Aviation Maintenance Technician – Bench Avionics. Please keep the Stills family in your thoughts and prayers. Services will be held on…

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

TWU Local 514

President: We all want the future of Tulsa to be strong.  To that point I’m encouraged by the news hitting the floor today that the Tulsa engine shop will increase their volumes from 10 to 15 engines per month.  The company will hold town hall meetings in the near future to inform us of their…

The Passing of Brother Alvin Williams

It saddens us to share with you the passing of Brother Alvin Williams on October 4th, 2023. Alvin had started working at American Airlines in 1996 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Williams family in your thoughts and prayers. Memorial Service October 13th, 2023 Graceway Baptist Church 1402 S Memorial Drive Tulsa, Ok…

The Passing of Retired Brother Thomas Gene Compton

We are saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Thomas Gene Compton on October 2nd, 2023. Thomas had worked with us here at American Airlines as a Aviation Maintenance Technician, Machinist beginning in 1990 and Retired back in 2020. Please keep the Compton family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for Thomas…

Video Update, October 4th, 2023

Benefits and Entertainment & Welfare Committee Update Benefits 20240:40, Terry Buck stepping down from Benefits 2:40, Benefits Committee 3:09, Enrollment 4:49, Adult Party 2024, Saturday, November 18th Registration for the Adult Party HERE: https://twu514.org/ap-2023/ Go to the Website to keep up to date with your 514 information. https://TWU514.org

Association M&R and MLS Negotiation Team Meets to Plan for 2024 Section 6 Openers

October 2, 2023 Brothers & Sisters, In preparation for upcoming 2024 Section Six openers with the company, your M&R, and MLS TWU-IAM Association Negotiation Committee met in person for the first time, at the new TWU Local 591 Office in Grapevine Texas.  The Committee discussed committee structure, subcommittee structure, Member input surveys, Member contract proposals,…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Sep 29, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: This week I attended an IEC meeting in Fort Lauderdale.  We listen to all division staff reports and ask questions and approve them.  We approve the financial report as well.  Next week Jay Potter and I travel to Dallas to meet with the IAM and continue working on TWU contract negotiation prep.  Our Auditors…

Transportation Technology Campaign Newsletter

Issue #15 September 27, 2023 If you see or hear about new technologies or services, please send us an email, TransportationTech@twu.org Dozen Cruise Robotaxis Clog San Francisco, Austin Streets, City Officials Call on Governor to Act In one incident in California, about a dozen Cruise robotaxis dangerously clogged San Francisco streets on a busy August…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jack R. Nelson

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Jack Nelson on May 31, 2023 Jack had worked here at American Airlines starting in 1997 as an Overhaul Support Mechanic and retired in 2007. Please keep the Nelson family in your thoughts and prayers. Please join us in…

The Passing of Brother William Kelley

It saddens us to have to share with you the passing of Brother William Kelley on September 22, 2023. William had hired on with us here at American Airlines back in 2000 and been working as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Kelley family in your thoughts and prayers. Services for Billy D Kelley…