Local 514 Digest for the Week of July 29th, 2022

2022 – 2025 General Elections 

Local 514 General elections were held, and the newly elected officers are now in place.

Left to right Tony McCoy, Dale Danker, Jay Potter, B. J. Rackers, George Albano, Marla Johnson, Gene Chapin, Joe Brown, Don McCormick, Brenda Ferguson, John Burgess, Terry Buck.

 
Tony McCoy swore in the newly elected TWU Local 514 officers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Monday, July 25, 2022. 
Of note, TWU WWC member and current Executive board member Marla Johnson was elected to the position of VP. It is the first time in the history of TWU Local 514 that a female has held this position.

Thank you to all that took the time to vote. It is my understanding that just under 1700 of the just over 4000 members participated in this term’s general election process. We have many that did not update their address with us here at Local 514 and had to make contact with the election board to have another ballot issued to their new address. Please take time and verify that we have your address. You can do this on our website HERE

See the full list of elected officers 
HERE

Lobby Day H.R. 7321

Current FAA rules allow foreign maintenance facilities to bypass key safety standards. We’re on Capitol Hill Thursday lobbying for the Global Aircraft and Maintenance Safety Act which will close those loopholes and make our skies safer.

Newly elected Vice President Marla Johnson and Local 514 member Lisa Prince are TUL-based AMTs. They visited with Luke Hale from Senator Lankford office and Jim Inhofe for TWU Women in Aviation Lobby Day. Only 2.6% of AMTs are women and we’re trying to raise visibility!

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Union Office Restoration

Since the work being done to the Union Office building has started on July 11, 2022, the restoration process has yet to begin. Materials are on order and repair will commence in the areas that had the water damage as soon as possible. We will keep you updated 

Please be aware that we will not have the office open during this restoration. If you are in need of assistance, please contact your Union Steward, if you need further assistance you can call the Grievance office at 918-660-6222.

If you need an Officer, please contact your Chairman:

Chairman of Maintenance
Joe Brown 

 

Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist

B.J. Rackers

 

Chairman of Facilities Maintenance

James Holt

 

Chairman of Maintenance Control Technicians

Jason Best

Record Heat

Today we have seen a very welcome reduction in temperature. This may not continue as seen in the forecast for the next few weeks. Remember to stay hydrated.

It’s important to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and act quickly:

Heat Exhaustion

    • Heavy sweating
    • Weakness
    • Cold, pale, clammy skin
    • Fast, weak pulse
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Fainting

Heat Stroke

    • Body temperature greater than 103 degrees
    • Hot, red, dry or moist skin
    • Rapid and strong pulse
    • Unconsciousness

Please enjoy time with your family and friends. Think safety in the hot weather.

Events

  • August 8th: Union Stewards Meetings
  • August 26th: Executive Board Meeting
  • August 29th: Regular Membership Meetings

Passages

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

The Passing of Retired Brother Richard “Gene” Lynch

We are saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Gene Lynch on July 19th, 2022. Gene had been with us here at American Airlines starting back in1970, and had retired in 1998 from Inspection. Please keep the Lynch family in your thoughts and prayers.   Richard Gene Lynch Oct 5, 1930 –…

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