Category: TWU

Henryetta OK, Labor Day Parade 2025

I would like to say thank you to everyone that came out to help us at the Labor Day Parade. Labor day goes further than just visiting family or going to the lake. On this day we celebrate labor and the men and women that speak out so that we may have a better tomorrow. The Henryetta…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Aug 29, 2025

TWU Local 514

President: Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Monday, September 1st. Labor Day History: Read More I can be reached 24/7 at 918-636-6089. Take care, Dale Danker Vice President: Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! Jason and I presented at the GRB this week. If you are leaving your work area and going outside…

Labor OT Tax Exemption Letter

The Honorable Mike JohnsonSpeakerU.S. House of Representatives The Honorable Hakeem JeffriesMinority LeaderU.S. House of Representatives The Honorable John ThuneMajority LeaderU.S. Senate The Honorable Chuck SchumerMinority LeaderU.S. Senate Dear Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune, Leader Jeffries, and Leader Schumer, On behalf of more than 3 million American workers, we are writing to encourage you to swiftly correct…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of August 22, 2025

TWU Local 514

President: All, The transition to this newly elected term in office has been relatively simple since, for the first time in recent history, the entire executive board was re-elected, with one exception: another executive board officer was added due to increased headcount at the base. Linda Dill, who has years of experience in several Local…

The Passing of Brother Nathan Shipman

It is with profound regret that we announce the passing of our brother, Nathan Shipman, who left us far too soon on August 20th, 2025. Brother Shipman was a dedicated and proud member of Transport Workers Union Local 514. Nathan began his career with American Airlines in 2024 as a cleaner, but his hard work…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Aug 15, 2025

TWU Local 514

Vice President: The automated shift bid has started. Over 400 members still have not selected their preference. If you need assistance, the administration center has people available Monday through Friday this week from 0400 to 1800 and next week, Monday 8/18 through Thursday 8/21 from 0400 to 1930. If you do not make a selection,…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of August 8, 2025

TWU Local 514

Vice President: Union Steward Meeting  I attended the YELL conference in Stillwater this week with Joe Brown, Paul Clark, and Joseph Callaway. We were reminded of what the Unions gave us, from 40-hour work weeks, overtime pay, holidays, vacation, benefits, representation, etc.  The Women’s Committee is currently supporting a School Supply drive. All supplies will…

Important Notice: FAA Audit Imminent

As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we have been informed by the FAA that they will be conducting an audit at our facility the week of August 11th, 2025. This audit  will evaluate our memberships’ knowledge and competence in key areas, including technical data and procedures, safety management system (SMS), training and qualifications…