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TWU/IAM Association Leads on Relief for Transportation Employees

After months of delays and false promises, Congress has finally agreed to another round of much needed COVID economic relief. Although votes are still pending in the House and Senate, the stimulus package has benefits for TWU/IAM Association represented American Airlines employees, as well as important funding for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, assistance to small…

Local 514 Digest for the week of December 18, 2020

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December – January Update Video President Danker, Marla Johnson and Tracy Hardin Video a Local 514 update. Covering vacation selection, TWU benefits, Base shutdown, Re-bid, Grievance process, furlough/recall, Happy Holidays Sick Time: Next year, 2021, you can use the below chart to see just how much time and at what month you should accrue for…

Holidays, Happiness, and Headaches

As this Holiday Season is upon us, we know that the challenges of this year have been greater than most of us have ever seen. Mental health is one of our most important health issues we face daily.  COVID-1, Social Distancing, Politics and just the general daily grind can bring anyone down. Please take time…

The Passing of Retired Brother Sampson Brisco

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sampson Lee Brisco (Tulsa, Oklahoma), who passed away on December 9, 2020, at the age of 77. “Brisco” retired from his position as Crew Chief, Blasting Machine Operator back in 1997.  Please keep the Brisco Family in your thoughts and prayers.   Due to…

December – January Update Video

President Danker, Marla Johnson, Tracy Hardin 514 update. vacation selection, TWU benefits, Base shutdown, Re-bid, Grievance process, furlough/recall, Happy Holidays

Passing of Retired Brother Johnny Melton

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Johnny David Melton (Owasso, Oklahoma), who passed away on December 12, 2020, at the age of 69. Johnny retired his position as Crew Chief, Machinist from American Airlines back in 2013. Please keep the Melton Family in your thoughts and prayers.   We do…

2020 Christmas Gift

Due to the Pandemic, we have not been able to hold membership meetings as we have in the past. We know that the December membership meetings have historically had large numbers in attendance. With safety being a main concern and limiting the spread of COVID – 19, we have decided to have a 4 day…

The Passing of Retired Brother Mark Martindale

It is with heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Mark Martindale. Mark had been with us since June of 1997, He retired as an AMT in January of 2019. Please keep the Martindale family in your thoughts and prayers. Source: Rice Funeral Service & Cremation Care Obituary Mark E. Martindale,…

Local 514 Digest for the Week of December 11th 2020

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Ham Drive: The Ham Drive for the John 3:16 Mission is ongoing till December 17th. Please Give GENEROUSLY to help those less fortunate.   Contact: Booker Walker, (918) 607-9113 Tracy Hardin, (918) 409-5962 John Kuder, (918) 346-5069 Henry, (918) 810-8056   We thank you for your generosity! Christmas Gift 2020: December 15th through December 18th…

Tulsa Mask Ordinance..

  Mayor Bynum signed a mask ordinance, approved on July 15 by the Tulsa City Council, immediately mandating the use of masks in Tulsa. The ordinance to Title 27 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances comes at the recommendation of Dr. Bruce Dart of the Tulsa Health Department. On September 30, The Tulsa City Council approved…