Category: TWU

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Sep 6, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: I was in continued talks with AA at hdq this week. Details of this week’s meetings will be explained in an association update that will be posted when available. I will be back in Dallas next week for continued talks. Dale Vice President: Union Stewards Meetings  Monday, September 9, 2024 As many of you…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of August 30, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: Video of President Dale Danker on Contract Extension Talks. Dale Danker Vice President: The company announced more work coming to Tulsa next year. This is great news! We continue to have new AMT’s on-boarding monthly. There have also been cleaner interviews to build a pool of people available when those positions become available.  Grievance…

Association Update August 29, 2024

All Association Members:This will serve as the official update to the Association membership for M&R, MLS, MCT, MTS, and Fleet Service. As discussed in earlier communications, the Association met with American Airlines leadership this week to discuss the interest in a short-term economic only extension. During our initial sessions, we had thorough and meaningful discussions…

Henryetta Labor Day Events and Parade 2024

Join your union brothers and sisters once again at the infamous Henryetta Labor Day Events and Parade, where there will be plenty of activities to choose – from a Five Day Carnival, Rodeos, Concerts, the Car & Bike Show, the Labor Day Parade, a BBQ Lunch, a Hot Dog Eating Contest, Homemade Ice Cream Contest,…

The Passing of Retired Brother Ralph Marler

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Ralph Marler on August 21st, 2024. Ralph and started working here at American Airlines in 1978 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician – Inspector in 2005. Please keep the Marler family in your thoughts and prayers. Ralph E Marler…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of August 23, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: Denver Presidents Meeting: AA TWU Presidents and Officers discussed the upcoming meeting with AA scheduled for Aug. 27-28. “Dodgeball” & Inspection Presidential Grievances: During the week of Aug. 26, I’m scheduled to meet with the AA attorney Oliff and HR Voss, along with TWU Rep Rollie Reaves, to discuss the “dodgeball” and 2018 Inspection…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of August 16th, 2024

TWU Local 514

Vice President: Update on extension meeting with AA: As previously discussed, the company will meet with TWU International on the 27th and 28th instead of the 26th. The International will take the extension to the negotiation committee once the proposal has been received. WWC and FLOC had a very successful school supply drive. Thank you…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of August 9th, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: This week I attended a TWU all Divisions Presidents meeting in Denver, Colorado where we listened to different speakers address common challenges across all work groups. The Directors of each TWU Division then had breakout sessions with different work groups on day 2 and day 3. The TWU Locals that represent M&R/Fac,GSE, MLS, MCT,…

 Local 514’s Digest for the week of August 2, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: I had a Zoom call this week to discuss pay rates and premiums at other airlines. Discussion on IAM health care rates vs TWU health care rates. We have asked for a meeting with actuary Rich Pantoja to express the need for a comprehensive comparison chart.  Also this week the board and I reviewed…