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.…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of March 7, 2025

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President: I attended the monthly safety meeting with the base’s Managing Directors (MDs) and several Directors in attendance. What I took away from that meeting is a great concern for tail dock safety. Years ago(1987), I witnessed my good friend Donald Marcotte fall 33 feet from a tail dock in 5f while working on a…

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

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President: This week, I traveled to Dallas to meet with the Association’s local leaders to review what grievances would be presented at AA HDQ in the GRB(grievance review board). That meeting was Monday and then we met with the Company on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss those grievances. I did get a chance late Monday…

MTS Grievance Settlement and Clarification

During the latest round of Negotiations, we tried to resolve several open items for the MTS (Maintenance Training Specialist). Although we were not able to close them out at that time the Association and the company continued to meet to discuss them. Several individual grievances have been filed regarding how MTS are scheduled when a…

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

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President: During the latest round of Negotiations there were several open items we tried to resolve for the MTS (Maintenance Training Specialist). Although we were not able to close them out at that time the Association and the company continued to meet to discuss them. This week they were able to reach a resolution on…

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

TWU Local 514

President: All, This week, I sat down with a few officers and had a live video discussion. We talked about a limited number of topics. I would like to do this more often in the future if you think there’s a value to doing them. I’m available 24/7 at 918-636-6089. Take care Dale Danker Vice…