Local 514’s Digest for the week of January 12, 2024 – Transport Workers Union Local 514

President:

This week Jay Potter and I traveled to Dallas to continue discussions with the TWU negotiating committee. Discussions centered around the long list of known issues in all the contracts. We will travel to Phoenix next week to meet with the IAM to address and recognize their issues and start the process to prepare for the next round of negotiations with the company.

Martin Luther King Jr. and the TWU worked together to fight for civil rights and workers rights. Michael Quill, founder of the TWU, shared the same beliefs as King and invited him to speak at the 1961 TWU International convention.

Vice President:

Union Steward sign up is open until the end of day January 21, 2024. Per the TWU 514 bylaws Article VI i. “A member must be in good standing and have attended at least three (3) regular membership meetings during the preceding year in order to be eligible to hold a Shop Steward position.”

If you or a coworker you know is having difficulties in life, please notify someone on the EAP team.

Kristin Mackey 918-292-2464
Terry Buck. 918-638-2652
Tracy Hardin. 918-409-5962
George Albano. 918-378-1947
Marla Johnson. 918-282-7494

Martin Luther King Jr Day is Monday January 15, 2024
The parade has been postponed due to the weather forecast.

Marla Johnson

Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:

We currently have 103 open grievances.
9 New hires start January 22nd.
Currently we have 465 MLS on base with 18 LOA.
Management has said they are staying with the ratio for DAT/COMP. They will make exceptions for emergencies. Remember you can DAT/Comp Swap.
Supervisors shuffle soon.
It’s a new year. You get 2 FRL’s up to 15 minutes.
Training reminder. Make sure you don’t have any overdue.
Sign up if you would like to be a Steward. You are welcome to come to a shop steward meeting.

B.J. Rackers
(918) 346-8918
bjracker@twumail.org

Chairman of Facilities Maintenance:

Cold weather and Holidays

Your facilities Maintenance group is busy working at the base during this Arctic blast ensuring pipes don’t freeze and preparing for any accumulation of snow and ice, we have several new Boilers that aren’t quite ready for use but Mother Nature doesn’t seem to want to wait until they are, so if you open any Hangar doors please call the Boiler room (918)292-2490 and let them know before you do, so they can prepare for the sudden load.

Be safe, enjoy your Holiday and wish us luck.

Please feel free to contact me at anytime.

Jim Holt
(918) 378-2079
JHolt@twumail.org

Executive Board Members at Large:

George Albano:

Hangars 1,2 & 3 had a safety stand down this week along with crew meetings to emphasize the importance of following the GPM when removing parts from the aircraft.

The grievance review meeting with hangars 1,2,& 3 was canceled this week due to Bryan being on VC , we will resume next week.

There have been some questions on the Flexible Spending Account, click here for more information https://www.americanaccounts.fidelitymicrosite.com/

George Albano:
(918) 378-1947
GAlbano@twumail.org

Gene Chapin:

Continue working at the grievance office starting at 5:00 am.
Had a 32j (Investigation) in hangar’s 1&2.
Worked on old grievance at Union hall Tuesday.
Had a meeting with the Crew Chief in the CAM building on work issues.
Everyone have a safe Holiday and stay warm.

Gene Chapin
(918) 640-2097
GChapin@twumail.org

Tracy Hardin:

We began the new year pretty quiet when it came to benefits. Most everyone that needed to make changes got a text or email. Now that was only if you made changes for 2024, other than that stay the course. If you do have a question or need help, please contact myself or George Albano.

AAERO is still making improvements and trying to stay ahead of the need. If you have some ideas, talk to your crew chief to see if it will work for your organization.

Happy Martin Luther King Holiday to everyone!

Tracy
(918) 409-5962
THardin@twumail.org

Daron Morgan:

Per our current agreement, the OT charging hours will be Zeroed out every year at 2359 hours, on the 2nd Monday of January (This year it was January 8th.).
Our bi-weekly meeting for CRO for January 16th, has been canceled by management, due to them being in Dallas for the Base Business Review Meeting.
Continue working the Grievance Office.
Continuing to prep Grievances for the February Grievance Review Board (GRB).
Hockey Tickets are available in the Grievance Office.
2024 TWU Wall Calendars are available in the Grievance Office.
Monday January 15th is our MLK Holiday! Everyone enjoy your holiday, and stay safe, and watch the weather!

Daron
(918) 402-0089
DMorgan@twumail.org

Jay Potter:

Base Outsourcing

We currently have 24 aircraft at our 4 In-house Maintenance Bases (CTO, PIT, DWH, and TULE).
- 9 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV or C11).
The five (5) HMP vendors: have 34 aircraft.
- 31 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, C11, or S).
  - BFM (VT MAE, Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Mobile, AL) – 1
  - INT (NSA, North State Aviation-Winston/Salem, NC) – 2
  - SLO (Aeroman, El Salvador) – 17
  - STA (VT San Antonio Aerospace, San Antonio, TX) – 6
  - VQQ (Flightstar, Jacksonville, FL) – 6
Remember, Livery aircraft do not count in the outsourced man-hours (stations include: AMA, GUS, and ROW).
If you have questions regarding Contractual Scope Language, you can reach me at (918) 845-8059 or jpotter@twumail.org. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Tulsa Aviation Maintenance Group (AMG) Headcount

January 12, 2024		January 23, 2020		VARIANCE
TCC	68	TCC	79	TCC	-11
CC AMT	254	CC AMT	245	CC AMT	9
AMT	2181	AMT	2681	AMT	-500
OSM	410	OSM	425	OSM	-15
INSP	232	INSP	263	INSP	-31
CC CL	13	CC CL	16	CC CL	-3
CL	129	CL	130	CL	-1
TOTAL	3287	TOTAL	3839	TOTAL	-552

Negotiations

Dale and I have been reviewing your submissions. Thank you to all that submitted suggestions.
I was in Dallas all this week and will be traveling to Phoenix next week, January 15-19, 2024.

Hiring

The company currently has external postings for AMT’s Tulsa. Check at (jobs.aa.com).

Jay
(918) 845-8059
JPotter@twumail.org

Passages

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

The Passing of Retired Brother Walt Chomosh

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Walt Chomosh on January 6th, 2024. Walt started working at American Airlines in 1968 and retired from the position of Crew Chief, Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2003. Please keep the Chomosh family in your thoughts and prayers. No other information was available at the time …

The Passing of Retired Brother Ken Flatt Jr.

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Ken Flatt Jr. on January 5th, 2024. Ken had started working at American Airlines in 1979 and retired from the position of Inspector, Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2013. Please keep the Flatt family in your thoughts and prayers. Ken G. Flatt Jr Retired …

The Passing of Retired Brother Steven Ray Bauer

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Steven Bauer on January 4th, 2024. Steven started working here at American Airlines back in 1987 and retired from the position of Material Logistics Specialist in 2021. Please keep the Bauer family in your thoughts and prayers. Memorial Service JAN 12. 11:00 AM (CT) Mowery Funeral Service …

The Passing of Retired Brother Lonnie “LJ” Jones

It is with a heavy heart to share with you the passing of retired Brother Lonnie “LJ” Jones on December 22nd, 2023. LJ started working at American Airlines in 1968 and retired from the position of Inspector – Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2003. Please keep the Jones family in your thoughts and prayers. Lonnie “LJ” Jones, a man …