President Update
This week I attended the Benefits conference in Charleston, South Carolina. A red flag that stuck out in my mind was that “Return to Work Specialists” believe the company is following the contract. Laughable I know! It appears that management system-wide does not care that the contract book allows for Union members to come back to work under limited duty (Article 26 in every book). They do not care that the contract book is an agreement, an agreement that took 5 years to finish. Just keep this in mind. They are pushing everyone to get work out according to their timeline and their flow of work irregardless of your input. If you cut corners to bend to their demands and get injured in the process of doing that, just know local management will be doing everything they can to keep you from coming back to work.
Also along those same lines if you get in an argument with a supervisor or manager they are going to lean towards terminating you if they believe they can get away with it. I know they are asking you to follow their flow and processes. If you feel the need to express to them how stupid or wrong their processes are my advice would be to do it in a manner that it will be difficult for them to fire you. Also I advise to always have a trustworthy witness.
Vice President
The Union Rep meeting will be Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:15 am, 11:45 am, and 3:45 pm.
We will be going over the grievance procedure and uploading documents. Please plan to attend one of the meetings.
The company is still planning on vacation going live at the end of the month. You should be receiving communication from the company through your email.
Recording Secretary
Benefits Chair
I attended a Benefit meeting this week, along with President Dale Danker, Vice President Marla Johnson, MCT Bill Jackson and Executive Board Member Tracy Hardin. Representatives from Union Benefits Planners, The Hartford, Lincoln Financial, Boston Mutual, Piedmont and Enrollment Solutions, American Airlines ARC/FMLA, Workers Comp, Pension Survivor Support, 401k and Benefits . Here is a link to the Powerpoint with 2023 Benefits changes including cost increases. There will be changes to the administration of the pension, moving to a more online process. As soon as we are able we will post that information. Benefits Counselors will be available this year, the location will be in Hangar 3, former HOC office upper level near Town Hall room form October 17,2022 till November 04,2022, 4AM-7PM Monday-Friday.
Chairman of Maintenance
Work in process
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- 787 Nose Radome Access Ladder
- 777 Cargo Stands
- Ramp Safety during Construction
- CAM Welders Ventilation
- 787 Landing Gear Stands
- 787 Wheel Well Stands
- Numerous FWR requests
- 737 EE access stands
- 737 Wheel well work platforms
Looking for volunteer in all areas that will be TWU safety contacts.
Joe Brown 918-284-9666
Hangars 1, 2 & 3
Joe Brown, Gene Chapin and I attended the weekly grievance review with Stacey Brown. We are awaiting word from Tulsa Admin concerning the verbal proffers . Once Admin determines the hours, numerous grievances will be paid .
George Albano 918-378-1947
September Blood Drive
Please note that the dates have changed due to an American Red Cross staff meeting. TWU will be serving hamburgers each day during drive hours.
9/16 8:00am – 2:00pm Friday
9/19 8:00pm – 2:00am Monday
9/20 8:00pm – 2:00am Tuesday
9/21 2:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday
9/22 8:00am – 2:00pm Thursday
9/23 CLOSED – OFF Friday
9/26 8:00am – 2:00pm Monday
9/27 8:00am – 2:00pm Tuesday
Thanks,
Hangar 5&6
Shift Betterment for 5 Crew Chiefs in Process due to 2 Crew Chiefs leaving for TEO
Hangar 5/6 Ramp Construction
Ramp Replacement outside of Hangars 5/6 will be an ongoing commitment for the next 18-24 months. If you walk the ramp you need to be aware of your surroundings with numerous construction vehicles traveling between there and the plating shop exit. New walk areas are being painted and should be used. Avoid walking around the outside of Hangar 5 West side. Instead cut in between Hangar 5 and the Cam building.
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Brother Rodney Miller
It is with a sad heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Rodney Miller on September 12, 2022. Rodney had been with us here at American since 1987 and held the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Miller family in your thoughts and prayers. Rosary SEP 15. 6:00 PM…
The Passing of Brother Jimmy Foster
We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Jimmy Foster on September 8th, 2022. Jimmy had been with us here in Tulsa since 2018, He worked as a Crew Chief, Cleaners. Please keep the Foster family in your thoughts and prayers. Jimmy Foster September 8, 2022 Mr. Jimmy Foster, in his…