Local 514’s Digest for the week of April 11th, 2025

TWU Local 514

President: This week, I attended MRO Americas in Atlanta to help kick off TWU International’s involvement in our base and line mechanics competitions. A big round of applause to our teams. I want to share a conversation I had with a crew chief that was alarming to me. We were talking about how the crew…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of April 4th, 2025

TWU Local 514

President: This week, while at the NMB training in Chicago, I, several IAM leaders, Rollie Reaves and Gary Schiable, had lengthy discussions centered around crew chief known outage issues. We worked on a flow chart that the company uses to determine if and when to replace an absent crew chief. In Tulsa, we have had…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of March 28th, 2025

TWU Local 514

Vice President: We have a new hat or visor you can pick up at the Union Hall from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The next Union Steward meeting is April 14th. The next Membership meeting is April 28th. The May Membership meeting is being moved to May 12th. It…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of March 21st, 2025

TWU Local 514

President: In my career at American Airlines, there have been many ups and downs, not only in the economy, which at times impacted how the airline operated at the base, but also in the style of management and how they treat you. I know the Crew Chiefs have tried in every way possible to convince…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of March 14, 2025

TWU Local 514

Vice President: I want to thank everyone who signed up to be stewards and those who attended the Monday meeting. If you are not receiving emails from me, please let me know. We have implemented a new grievance procedure. I have sent a copy of the form the grievant must complete before filing the grievance.…