Category: TWU

Operation Bikes for Kids

We wanted to thank our members who helped with raising money, donating bikes, assembling and delivering 126 bikes and $2800 for this Event. We delivered them December 12th, at 4:30 PM at the Owasso High School Football Field. Catch the interviews on Channel 2 news and 106.1 The Twister.

Local 514’s Digest for the week of December 8th, 2023

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President: I continue to have conversations with TWU M&R Representative Rollie Reaves concerning Crew Chief known outage OT and crew bid selection. The Association reached a settlement on “Immediately out of Service” , read letter here. Marla Johnson, Tracy Hardin and I met with the new MD over AERO to discuss the challenges of the…

The Retirement of Jana Hatfield

Jana has served as our Staff here at Local 514 for the past 23 years. We have enjoyed that time she had with us, the service to our membership, the elected officers, and the Union community. They all have benefited from the work she has done for them. We wish Jana the best in her…

US wants to require drug testing for foreign aviation-repair stations

Original story can be found HERE WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it wants to require aviation-repair stations in foreign countries to conduct drug and alcohol testing for employees performing safety-sensitive maintenance functions for U.S. airlines. The FAA said few countries require testing of aviation or maintenance personnel.…

The Passing of Brother Troy Anspaw

It is with heartfelt sadness that we share with you the passing of Troy Anspaw December 3, 2023. Visitation will be held Monday, December 11, 2023 from 5-7 PMFuneral service will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 12:30 PMInterment to follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens More information can be found Here

Local 514’s Digest for the week of November 17, 2023

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President: Marla, Joe and I posted an update video. Please view it when you get an opportunity.  The company apparently has buyers’ remorse on certain articles of the M&R contract as they continue to violate the contract to do an “end-around” in other articles that they don’t agree with. The length of time to get…

Benefits Spending Account Changes for 2024

SOURCE: Jetnet Effective, Jan. 1, 2024, American will be transitioning the administrative services for spending accountsto Fidelity Investments. What does this mean for you? It means you can look forward to an easier, moreconsolidated experience when it comes to viewing and managing all of your American-sponsored accounts. You may be familiar with Fidelity from your…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of November 10, 2023

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Vice President: Veteran’s Day is Saturday, November 11, 2023. I want to say “Thank you” to all who have served. Your sacrifices are much appreciated. You are the reason we are free to live the American Dream. Thanksgiving is November 23, 2023.  The base will not be working on any of the holidays except for…