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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Linda Jaques, who left us on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Linda began her journey with American Airlines in 1996, starting as a Building Cleaner. Her dedication and hard work quickly earned her a promotion to Aircraft Cleaner, just a few months later. In 1997, she took on a new challenge as a Parts Washer, and in 2001, she made the transition to Overhaul Support Mechanic.

Throughout her nearly three decades with American Airlines, Linda was a valued member of our team, and her contributions will not be forgotten. We extend our deepest condolences to Linda’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

Please join us in remembering and celebrating the life and legacy of our sister, Linda Jaques. We will miss her dearly, but her memory will live on in our hearts and in the work we do every day.

Rest in peace, Sister Linda.

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Local 514's Digest for May 22, 2026, is Live!

This week's digest includes updates from President Dale Danker on the TWU International Executive Council meeting and planning for the next round of contract negotiations.

Key Headlines and Actions:

Job Protection: The Chairman of Facilities Maintenance is actively fighting a company plan to replace MSP upgrades at a 2-1 ratio, a move that could result in the loss of approximately 6 mechanics.
Contractual & Financial: Get important details on a major FMLA balance calculation system update starting May 25. Check your benefits to ensure you are not paying for duplicate Short Term and Long Term coverage.
Legislation & Votes: Review information on the bipartisan "No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act" (H.R. 5475/S. 4310) and the vote for SQ 832 (minimum wage increase) on June 16, 2026.
Important Dates: This week, we recognized AMT Day. Remember Memorial Day is Monday, May 25th.
Events: Registration is now open for TWU Family Day 2026 on Saturday, June 27th.
Action Alert: The deadline to register or update your voter registration for the June 16 Election is TODAY, May 22nd.

Read the full digest for grievance updates, retirement information, the Scope report, and more: https://twu514.org/d-05-22-2026/

Photo: AMT Day 2026

Voter Registration Deadline is Friday
The deadline to register to vote or update a voter registration for the June 16 Election is Friday, May 22. Secretary of the State Election Board Paul Ziriax said individuals can register online, in person, or by mail.
Online - https://okvoterportal.okelections.gov/Home/RegWizardregister using the Online Voter Registration System, the applicant must have a current and valid Oklahoma Driver License or State ID on file with Service Oklahoma and the address on the ID must match the address the applicant intends to use for voter registration.
In Person – Individuals can register to vote at their county election board or with their local motor license agent. A directory https://okvoterportal.okelections.gov/cebinfo of county election boards can be found on the State Election Board website.
By Mail – Voter registration applicationshttps://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/elections/forms/voter-registration-application.pdf are available at county election boards, most tag agencies, post offices, and public libraries. Voters can also download a Voter Registration Application from the State Election Board website. Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than May 22.
All voters are encouraged to confirm their registration using the OK Voter Portal https://okvoterportal.okelections.gov/ prior to the voter registration deadline. Voter registration changes must be submitted no later than May 22, in order for those changes to be applied in time for the June 16 Election.
Voters are reminded that all primary elections held during the June 16 Election are closed. Voters may participate in a party’s primary election only if they are a registered voter of that party. State law does not permit party affiliation changes from April 1 – August 31 of even-numbered years. Party affiliation changes submitted during that time will be processed after August 31.
While a number of primaries will take place on June 16 – all voters are eligible to vote on the state question which will appear on the ballot. Some voters may also have nonpartisan elections to decide.
Instructions for registering to vote https://oklahoma.gov/elections/voter-registration/register-to-vote.html and updating https://oklahoma.gov/elections/voter-registration/voter-registration-changes.html your voter registration are available on the State Election Board website. The list of elections can also be found on the State Election Board website. Sample ballots https://okvoterportal.okelections.gov/ are available by logging into the OK Voter Portal.