Category: TWU-514

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Jul 14, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: It was enjoyable meeting and speaking with several Democrat and Republican members of Congress this week.   Marcus Molinaro R(NY dist. 19) And Rick Larsen D(WA dist. 2) Molinaro and Larsen are the lead Bi-Partisan Representatives on the FAA reauthorization bill. This bill works to level up the FAA inspection rules on foreign MRO repair…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of July 7, 2023

TWU Local 514

Vice President: Union Steward meeting is canceled for Monday July 10, 2023. The majority of the officers will be in Washington DC for the COPE convention. If you have attendance issues, please contact a Union rep. If you have an issue that may be an EAP issue Kristin Mackey is on base Monday through Thursday…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Jun 30, 2023

TWU Local 514

TWU514 June 2023 Video Update President Dale Danker and Vice President Marla Johnson with the latest information for Local 514 Members. Vice President, Marla Johnson: 4th of July Holiday 00:29 Grievance Report 00:51 Membership Meeting 01:44 President, Dale Danker: Smoke Off 02:59 “Dodge Ball” Grievance 03:22 Benefits 05:04 Executive Board Member Position 06:15 Distractions 06:38…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Jun 23, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: Please use the email provided (Negotiations@twumail.org) to give input on what you would like to see changed in the contract you work under.  Conversations at my level and above are being had on getting together this Fall to start working on contract language for the next round of negotiations.  Your input is needed on…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of June 16, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: I attended an IEC International meeting in Montreal,Canada. As an International VP, I serve on our Executive Council.  The Council listens to all Division Director reports and has an open discussion about what’s going on in those divisions.  We discuss our International finances and vote to approve all reports.  Locally I have been working…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Jun 9, 2023

TWU Local 514

Vice President: Union Steward meetings are Monday, Jun 12, 2023 at 7:15 am, 11:45 am, and 3:45 pm. Please bring your contract book. If you have a grievance please contact a Union Representative in your area. Summer is here! Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.  Marla Johnson Recording Secretary:  2023 Quarterly June Benefits Conference…

The Passing of Brother Greg Brown

It is with deep sympathy that we inform you of the passing of Greg Brown on May 30th 2023. Greg had been here in Tulsa since 2017, starting as an MLS and moved into a Planner position for Hangars 1, 2 & 3. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brown family during this difficult…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Jun 2, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: There is no word yet on the sick points arbitration decision.  The “Dodgeball / pickem” grievance has been sent to the company by the Association to set for arbitration.  There are several concerns tied to this grievance.  I continue to stress to the Board that working on grievances and upholding the contract is our…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 26, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: It was nice to see everyone at the AMT Day celebration.  I would enjoy walking the floor and visiting with you in your work areas, but every day, my job is to work down the backlog of grievances.  On top of that job lately, I have had to deal with the open executive board…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 19, 2023

TWU Local 514

President: On Thursday, May 18, International Rep Rollie Reaves informed me that the Arbitrator handling the sick points case informed the participants that she was beginning to write her decision. It’s disappointing that everything takes so long. When we receive the decision on the case, we will immediately put it out. Dale 918-636-6089 Vice President:…