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The Passing of Brother Dominic Uzoma

We are saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Dominic Uzoma on August 21st, 2022. Dominic had been with us here at American Airlines since 1989 and worked as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician and for a time in 1998 as a Crew Chief. Please keep the Uzoma family in your thoughts and prayers.…

The Passing of Brother Jhonatan Contreras Carvajal

I’m sad to share that our Brother Jhonatan Contreras lost his battle with cancer on August 20, 2022. Before he went out on medical leave he was working as an AMT in Hangar 80, not sure if he made it back to 5/6 where he once was. Jonathan had hired on during the 10/21/2019 wave.…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Aug 19, 2022

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President  Weekly Update I have had several meetings with AA VP Greg Emerson over the past few weeks. He continues to express to me the importance of the turn times on the 737’s. I have shared with him that I understand that there are many factors as to why they may miss the RTS dates.…

Unions: “No Stock Buybacks in Aviation Until Problems are Fixed”

Aviation Workers Launch Public Campaign Demanding Airlines Fix Operational Issues and Invest in People Before Diverting Resources in Stock BuybacksWashington, D.C. (August 18, 2022) — Today, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), the Communications Workers of America (CWA), International Association of…

Final Equity Distribution

Per Labor Relations: if you receive questions regarding what members have for their equity distribution on Jetnet, please have members either call the payroll service center at 1-800-447-2000 option 1 then 6, or email PSC@aa.com. Also, this is the stock award, so the shares went into their Computershare accounts. This is the tax that was…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jerry Cruncleton

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jerry Wayne Cruncleton of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, born in Richmond, California, who passed away on August 1, 2022 at the age of 75. Jerry had started working here at American Airlines back in 1990 and retired from his position as an Aviation Maintenance Technician at the end…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Aug 12, 2022

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Presidents Report All, I, along with the newly elected officers continue to sort the challenges of starting a new board. Marla Johnson and I have been working on several calendar events to establish coverage for the grievance office, staff meetings, officer calls, base walks, Union grievance meetings, company grievance meetings, GRB reviews/meetings, Directors meetings, Comm’s…

2022 Oklahoma Firefighters Burn Camp

The 2022 Oklahoma Firefighters Burn Camp was a fabulous success. There are so many people in so many different ways that help make camp so successful. We want to thank each and everyone of you. Camp is 5 days long with enough stuff happening to last double that. We want to thank everyone that works…

Henryetta Labor Day 2022

We hope you, your family, and friends will be able to take part in the Henryetta Labor Day Events and Parade once again this year.  There won’t be a shortage of activities to choose – from Baby and Queen Pageants, a Five Day Carnival, Rodeo, Concerts, Car & Bike Show, the Labor Day Parade, a…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Aug 5, 2022

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Stewards Meetings MONDAY August 8th 2022 We will be covering ASAP, Brad Brugger is the TWU ASAP coordinator and  will be there, please have your questions ready. Introduce yourself to the  Newly Elected Officers. Meeting Location: TWU514 Union Hall, 11929 East Pine Street 7:15 am 11:45 am 3:45 pm   Tech Ops ASAP Aviation Safety…