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The Passing of Retired Brother A. J. McGovern

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother A.J. McGovern on June 20, 2023. A.J. had hired on with American Airlines in 1987 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and was a key member in all the Pre Bankruptcy “Working Together” strategy. He had retired in 2016. Please…

TWU514 Offices Closed TODAY, June 19, 2023

Due to the extreme weather event Oklahoma suffered this weekend, we are closed. The offices did not receive any damage that we have noticed at this time. I know that we have many members that have been effected by this weather event. Our Officers and Staff included. As always, if any issues arise that you…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of June 16, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: I attended an IEC International meeting in Montreal,Canada. As an International VP, I serve on our Executive Council.  The Council listens to all Division Director reports and has an open discussion about what’s going on in those divisions.  We discuss our International finances and vote to approve all reports.  Locally I have been working…

June 2023 Membership Meeting “THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023”

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS ARE CHANGING TO THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 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 FLOC Committee Budget, Working Women’s Committee Budget, Welfare and Entertainment Committee Budget, Veterans Committee Budget, Civil & Human Rights Budget…

The Passing of Retired Brother Donald Arthur Summers

It is with a mournful heart that we share with you the passing of retired brother Donald Arthur Summers on June 5, 2023. Don had hired on at American Airlines back in 1962 and retired in 1996 from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician Crew Chief. Please keep the Summers family in your thoughts and…

The Passing of Brother Robert Flores

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Robert Flores on June 12th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer and COPD. Robert started working with American Airlines back in 1981 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician he work in the TEO building for several years before going on LOA. Please keep…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Jun 9, 2023

TWU Local 514

Vice President: Union Steward meetings are Monday, Jun 12, 2023 at 7:15 am, 11:45 am, and 3:45 pm. Please bring your contract book. If you have a grievance please contact a Union Representative in your area. Summer is here! Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.  Marla Johnson Recording Secretary:  2023 Quarterly June Benefits Conference…

JCBA Article 6.J Aircraft Movement/Towing Grievances

May 22, 2023 Rollie Reaves International M&R Rep TWU John Coveny President and Directing General Chairman IAM Re: JCBA Article 6.J Aircraft Movement/Towing Grievances Rollie & John: The Association has filed multiple grievances regarding the application of Article 6.J of the JCBA to aircraft movement/towing, including an International grievance filed by Gary Peterson on October…

The Passing of Brother Greg Brown

It is with deep sympathy that we inform you of the passing of Greg Brown on May 30th 2023. Greg had been here in Tulsa since 2017, starting as an MLS and moved into a Planner position for Hangars 1, 2 & 3. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brown family during this difficult…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Jun 2, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: There is no word yet on the sick points arbitration decision.  The “Dodgeball / pickem” grievance has been sent to the company by the Association to set for arbitration.  There are several concerns tied to this grievance.  I continue to stress to the Board that working on grievances and upholding the contract is our…