Category: TWU-514

Local 514 Digest for the Week of May 28th, 2021

TWU Local 514

Union Hall – Open for Use! Since the pandemic we have limited the use of the Union hall for anything other then required necessities. With the CDC making the changes to events and gatherings we have now opened the Union Hall to all members that would like to use it for their events. The Union…

Happy AMT Day

Charles Taylor, the Wright Brothers’ mechanic and father of aviation maintenance, was born on May 24, 1868. Now – 153 years later – we celebrate him with every safe arrival and continued commitment to good work (regardless of the state of the world). In 2008, a congressional resolution dedicated the date in honor of Taylor,…

Union Strong – Episode 52: In Solidarity with TWU and IAM Airline Mechanics

This comes from Union Strong podcast that posted back on October 29th, 2020Airline industry workers, like so many others during this unprecedented health and economic crisis, are teetering on the edge.  Thousands of airline workers have already received furlough notices, thousands more are wondering if they will be next – and their future lies in…

TWU Members:

 While it seems easy for some to speak direct lies on social media, I would hope most speak the truth, even when it hurts. Truth is not spoken to harm anyone-it is simply truth. Speaking out on amfa and the lack of integrity within, hurt feelings in the amfa fraternity. Weak leadership within those ranks…

First Association vs American Airlines Fleet Arbitration Case

April 20, 2021 The Association presented its first arbitration case. At issue is the Control Crew Chief work that American Airlines transitioned from Crew Chiefs to management. Testimony was given by representatives of the TWU and the IAM far-reaching from across the country, from Charlotte to Dallas and Los Angeles to Phoenix. The Association strongly…