President: As an International VP I’m required to attend IEC( International Executive Council) meetings. This week I attended an IEC meeting in Chicago. All divisions reported out what has been happening in their locals for the past months. The organizing committee has several campaigns going and their efforts are producing results. John Samuelsen reported that…
Join the Oklahoma Military History Center in honoring our Flag, FLAG DAY – Oklahoma Military History Center, 112 North Main Street Broken Arrow, OK. For more information, call the Oklahoma Military History Center at 918-794-2712 Flag Day Ceremony Friday, June 14 7 PM
President: Marla and I met with Ed Sangricco and his team to discuss base issues and potential headcount movement for the September bid. He stated he would hold town hall meetings this summer ahead of the next bid to discuss it. The annual smoke off event will be here in a couple of weeks and…
President: This week we continued meeting with the Negotiations team to review language in all contract books Thank you to all AMT’s and supporting classifications on AMT day. It is unthinkable to imagine an airplane crash,but it does happen. In our profession the company pushes all of us to go faster and do more while…
Thursday, May 30, 2024 Time: Place: Agenda
New TWU-Backed Bill Would Keep Engine Fumes Out of Passenger Planes Press Conference to be held at 1pm ET outside the U.S. Capitol The Transport Workers Union is backing a bill from Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) that would require new aircraft to be built with electrical systems that provide clean, unpolluted air inside cabins –…
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Fred Sapulpa on May 1, 2024. Fred had started working here at American Airlines in 1985 and retired from the position of Mechanic Overhaul / Welder in 2012. Please keep the Sapulpa family in your thoughts and prayers. Fred…
TWU 514 in Celebration of AMT Day, May 24th, 2024 will be in the Grievance Office on Thursday, May 23rd, handing out gifts for AMT Day. We will be at the Terminal and Offsites on Friday. May 23rd, 2024 Grievance Office Schedule 5:00am to 7:00am 10:00am to 12:00pm 2:30pm to 4:30pm Get a Flier in…
President: The Union’s position on Vendors doing work on aircraft at the base is a violation of our agreement. I’m told by our International Rep, Rollie Reaves there will be an International grievance filed against this violation. If you are a crew chief and you have an opinion on how best to handle the bid…
President: This week, we continued working on the contracts via Zoom call. Also, the vendor working on the 2D aircraft is being handled at the international level. American has 3 planes at base locations with vendors working them. I believe the contract does not support the company’s position on this. There are details to follow…