Category: TWU-514

2025 Michael J. Quill Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund.This scholarship will offer fifteen (15) college-bound dependents of TWU members a scholarship worth $4800.00. This scholarship will be paid out each year in the amount of $1200.00 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four (4) year college course. We are…

Things to be aware of this January 2025

New CBA Extension wages become effective January 06, 2025 Article 9 –  Filling of Vacancies changes for basic classifications. Article 15 –  Shift Swaps. Article 19 – Field Trips. Article 18.U.3 – Resetting of the OT list.    We had four members pass away during this Holiday Season. Please keep their families in your thoughts…

A Win for Aircraft Maintenance Workers: FAA Finalizes Drug and Alcohol Testing Rule for Foreign Aircraft Repair Stations

The Federal Aviation Administration published a final rule on Monday that requires foreign aircraft maintenance facilities to create and maintain drug and alcohol testing for workers – ensuring that airlines cannot skirt safety rules when they choose to outsource work abroad.   “This closes a major safety gap that the Transport Workers Union has fought to end for…

The Passing of Retired Brother Jack Baily Parks

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Jack Parks on December 11th, 2024. Jack started working with us here at American Airlines in 1973 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 1997. Please keep the Parks family in your thoughts and prayers. Jack…

DECEMBER 2024 JOINT MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Monday December 16th, 2024 Time: Place: Agenda Regular Order of Business Vote on motion 2411-0-01 made by Dale Danker to increase the pay of the Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Executive Board Members at large, Chairmen positions, and Union Stewards (including Executive Stewards) by the following amounts, as listed, effective August 2025 on a per-month…