Local 514 Digest for the Week of February 5, 2021

Sick Time

You will now find your accumulated Sick Time in the seniority list, this list is only updated once a year, AA has stated that it will appear on your ePays. We have not been given an exact date.

The lists are kept on JetNet HERE

We also keep a copy of them on the TWU514 Website HERE

DAT Vacation

If you would like to put in for DAT (Day at a Time) Vacation, you just need to send your requested days to:

tulsa.administration.center@aa.com and here is the phone number- 292-2698 if you have any questions.

TIMELINE:

From 14 to 7 days prior to the date of requested vacation. You must notify the Tulsa Admin center. 

Be sure to read Article 23-Vacations for all details. Agreements can be found HERE

Benefits

If you are interested in TWU Hartford Short Term Disability you will need to apply by February 12th.

The company is no longer carrying MetLife Short Term Disability. Go by the Union Hall to pick up an application. For Members who have signed up for STD and have not completed Direct Deposit please visit twuaaunionbenefits.com for directions to set up an account or contact an Union Officer for assistance . Members who are receiving text messages and emails and have completed Direct Deposit can ignore messages and email ,if you are UNSURE please contact an Union Officer for assistance. 

VEOP, VLOA

Friday February 5, 2021 American Airlines  will open a voluntary early out program (VEOP) and a long-term voluntary leave of absence (VLOA) program for frontline, U.S.-based team members, excluding pilots. The benefits offered through these programs have not changed from last summer.

Here’s a high-level overview of the programs, and you can find full details on Jetnet. The application window will open on Friday, February 5,2021.

• • Early out program for team members with 10 or more years of workgroup seniority: An early out offering for team members with at least 10 years of workgroup seniority. This program includes up to $150,000 in a Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement for 65-point plan retirement-eligible team members, as well as some positive space travel.
  • Early out program for team members with less than 10 years of workgroup seniority: An early out offering for team members who have less than 10 years of workgroup seniority. This program will provide continuation of active medical coverage and non-rev travel privileges for a period of time.
  • Extended leave program: Extended leaves of 12 or 18 months that provide continued medical coverage at active rates, continued non-rev travel privileges and partial pay.

Union Stewards

We have sent out emails to all those who have submitted their application to become or remain shop stewards that meet the Local 514 Bylaws.

To see a list of the 2021 Union Stewards Visit this page: https://twu514.org/those-that-have-signed-up-for-union-steward-2021/

Monday, February 8th, 2021 will be our next Shop Stewards meetings: 7:15 am, 11:45 am and 3:45 pm are the times of the meetings. They will be held in the Union Union Hall at 11929 East Pine street.

• •  Training will be on the Grievance Process and how to stay Up to Date.

Please be considerate of others and wear a mask, safety is number one priority for this membership.

Kendal Anderson
Vice President
Transport Workers Union Local 514 

COVID-19 Vaccine Letter from the TWU International

This bulletin is written to assist our Air Division members so everyone can better understand the TWU’s position on the Covid-19 vaccine distribution. The TWU is in contact with both the new Administration in Washington DC and is assisting our Locals at the state level to have all airline workers categorized as “1b”. Our current category is “1c”, which we believe is unjust for our Air Division members to not be viewed as “frontline” essential workers. While the CDC makes recommendations for vaccine distribution, each state currently has the ability to make improvements to the CDC guidance. In New York we were able to push for airline workers and in Illinois, so far Flight Crews, have been designated as “1b” by the Governors of these states. We encourage our Locals to unite their efforts and work together, along with the membership, in contacting their Governors and State Representatives both by phone and twitter. It is critical that state legislators hear from all of us, as their constitutes. We must push state legislators to move our membership, who encounter the traveling public frequently, from “1c” to “1b.”

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TWU Air Division Podcast

American Airlines 5 year Anniversaries

Passages

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

The Passing of Retired Brother Earl Tillery

 

We are sad to announce that on February 2, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Earl DeWitt Tillery (Tulsa, Oklahoma), born in Vinemont, Alabama. Earl had been a strong supporter of labor. Earl started With AA at TWU local 512 Midway Airport in Chicago on September 18, 1956. He participated here at Local 514…

 

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The Passing of Retired Brother Luis Ray King

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Luis King on January 29, 2021. Luis had been with us here in Tulsa since 1998, He retired from his position as a Material Logistics Specialist. Luis had also spent many years in service to this membership as a Union Representative. Please…

 

 

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The Passing of Brother David “Sam” Jones

We are saddened to share with you the passing of Brother David “Sam” Jones. Sam was a Tech Crew Chief and had been with us here in Tulsa since 1986. Please keep the Jones family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for David A. Jones, III “Sam” David A. Jones III “Sam” of Tulsa, OK…

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