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Local 514’s Digest: May 29, 20261

Here are the highlights from this week's digest:

Negotiations Update: President Dale Danker met with TWU and IAM leaders in Phoenix to start planning the structure of the Union negotiations team. Details will be shared on the Association website and Local 514 webpage.
Workplace Safety: A serious fall incident served as a reminder to always follow safety procedures and wear all required PPE. Maintenance reminds employees to wear safety glasses in hangars and bump hats near aircraft, and to only sign off on work personally performed.
Key Issues & Grievances: Chairman Jim Holt is heading to a quarterly meeting to discuss FMG headcount replacement ratios and the May 14th JLG failure incident. Executive Board Member Daron Morgan reports 172 open grievances.
Announcements & Events: Register now for TWU Family Day 2026 on June 27th. The Shoe Drive for the Dream Center is ongoing through the third week of July. Please urge your Congressman to co-sponsor the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act (H.R. 5475 / S. 4310).
Retirement: Retirement seminars are scheduled for July 22nd and 23rd. A reminder that 10 years of service are required for retirement flight benefits.

For full details, read the document here:
https://twu514.org/d-05-29-2026/

TWU Local 514 Digest: Key Updates for the Week of May 8, 2026

This week, your union was in Washington, D.C., fighting for you!

Legislative Action: Local 514 officers were on Capitol Hill advocating for the "No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act" (H.R. 5475/S. 4310). This crucial bill could be worth up to $6,000 per year for working families. We also pushed for a pro-worker Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill.

Union Business & Safety: The President is addressing issues regarding representation for the ASAP and MEAA programs in Tulsa, and mediation on Qualification Grievances begins May 13th. A serious reminder was issued about job security and the disciplinary consequences for employees found sleeping on duty.

Important Dates: Don't forget the Union Steward Meeting on Monday, May 11th, and the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this Saturday, May 9th.

Read the full digest for details on base headcount, new American Airlines policy regarding portable chargers, and upcoming events: https://twu514.org/d-05-08-2026/