Local 514’s Digest for the week of June 20, 2025 – Transport Workers Union Local 514

President:

Brothers and Sisters,

TWU Local 514 represents many classifications that reside in 4 contract books. They are MCT (Maintenance Control Technicians), MTS (Maintenance Training Specialists, MLS (Material Logistic Specialists and the M&R book (Maintenance and Related). Sometimes, the Company attempts to have one classification do another group’s work. The IAM did not have Tech Crew Chiefs before the merger, and they still seem to be having problems with their management team’s understanding of the Tech’s role. Please see the posted Association document restating the Tech Crew Chiefs classification description.

As always, I can be reached 24/7 at my new work number 918-913-8057.

Take care,
Dale Danker

Vice President:

Joe and I were in Texas this week for the GRB. We presented 14 grievances. As per the contract, the Grievance Review Board has fourteen (14) days after the meeting dates to respond.

Yesterday, there was a Juneteenth celebration on base. If you attended, you could witness the many talents of AA employees and hear the history of how Juneteenth was formed. Mayor Nichols also spoke during the program. Thank you to all who helped put this together.

It’s going to be very hot and humid this weekend. Be sure to stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun if you are outside.

Tomorrow is the TWU 514 Family Day, and we look forward to seeing everyone who can make it.

Marla Johnson

Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:

Headcount:

493 on base with 16 on LOA.

Training:

Make sure you are staying caught up on your training.

Holiday:

Don’t forget to make your July 4th selection.

Transfers:

No postings this weekend.

Grievances:

7 open, three resolved last week.
3 grievances were heard at GRB this week. We are waiting for the results.

Family Day:

Family Fun Day is Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm. Please register on the TWU website.

Shift betterment:

Shift betterment will be done through the Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB). Workforce Admin (WFA) will handle it. Postings are done on Wednesday, and awards are the following Wednesday. You report the following Monday.

The company put out an email on Duty Time Postings. This doesn’t apply to MLS.

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

Chairman of Facilities Maintenance:

The company has expressed interest in providing training for those who would like it, and our TWU international representative, Bill Clark, has asked that we identify any training that we may need in facilities. If you or anyone in your work area feels you need training that isn’t currently offered, please contact me.

Here are a few things we are currently working on.

*Bringing scaffolding back in-house.
*Replacing rental equipment with owned equipment
* In-house painting schedules
* grievances
*electronic PMS (bringing more in-house)
* Electrical PMs
*Hoist and gantry PMs

If you would like me to elaborate more on any of these issues, contact me.

Current headcount 318
Budgeted headcount 316
Headcount on LOA 8
Actual headcount 310

As always, feel free to contact me at any time.

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

Executive Board Members at Large:

George Albano:

I was on VC this past Monday and Tuesday. My next grievance meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday, June 25th. I’ve seen several members this week discussing retirement and assisting members with their benefits.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the Family Day event on Saturday.

Managing My Money: Budget, Emergency Savings, and Debt Basics

This workshop will provide manageable strategies, tools, and tips to help you control your spending, saving, and debt. Live webinar sessions available:

Wednesday, June 25 at 8 p.m. ET

Thursday, June 26 at noon ET Register here, Fidelity NetBenefits I will be on VC & returning to work on Wednesday.

George Albano
918-378-1947
GAlbano@twumail.org

Gene Chapin:

Continue covering the midnight shift on base at 5:00 am.
Continue covering the grievance office and working on grievances.
No grievance meeting with management this week.
Hope to see everyone who signed up for Family Fun Day on Saturday.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE starts 7/14 to 7/22.

Gene
918-640-2097
GChapin@twumail.org

Tracy Hardin:

AERO:

As you may be aware, there is a lot of new equipment being installed that just confirms the need for current and hopefully increased headcount. This also provides an opportunity to become trained on new equipment. As the installation process continues and you see a concern, speak up before it’s too late.

Exc. Vice President Cole Brown paid a visit to AERO as part of her first visit to the Tulsa base. She heard of the great work being performed and wanted to see it in person. Great Job!!

Remember to monitor the bulletin board postings every few days to stay informed of any positions that may open up for shift improvements.

BENEFITS:

I made a reference to protecting your skin from sun exposure a few weeks ago and unfortunately a situation has come forward. Be careful and continue to wear protection.

The treatment process for cancer is constantly changing, so educate yourself and try to stay up to date.

If you are working with a member who is IAM represented and they have questions, just tell them to reach out to us. We can help and point them in the right direction for assistance.

FYI:

When you are making retirement plans and you were granted shares during bankruptcy, try to get that cleared up now. You may have to start with Computshare to find the location and status of any remaining shares. They can be reached at www.computershare.com/us or 888-608-2588.

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Juneteenth presentation. There was a lot of hard work and great talent showcased by our members.

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

Don McCormick:

Grievances – YTD- 408 Resolved –

This is a rolling number of the last 12 months

239 open for multiple areas.
Jan – Resolved 22 with 10 paid and 12 W/D
Feb – Resolved 44 with 41 paid and 3 W/D
March – Resolved 22 with 20 paid and 2 W/D
April – Resolved 12 with 9 paid and 3 W/D
May – Resolved 12 with 6 paid and 6 W/D. (Meeting 5-2-25, 16 agreed to be paid, waiting on pay letters which each require the supervisor fact sheets to be completed)
June – Resolved 11 with 9 paid and 2 W/D (Having issues meeting with management the last 4 weeks with all the changes happening)
GRB Decisions – 3 being paid as soon as the company creates the pay letters. 1 termination still awaiting a decision

Shift Betterments – The bulletin boards are up and running and management has full control of deciding on them. Don’t forget to periodically check for any updates or available positions.

HGR 5/6

Just like the conversation I had with all the AMTs in Hgr 5/6 last month and the digest postings, Treat others like you wish to be treated. Stay off Social media!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welfare and Entertainment

Tulsa Oilers Football – June 28th

Tulsa Drillers Baseball – June 20th-22nd and July 1st-3rd

Tickets available at the Union Hall M-F 7am-11am and 12pm-4pm

Family Day will be June 21st at the WE Street Center. Currently we have 360 members and over 2000 total registered. The Event Committee is looking forward to seeing everyone there Saturday. Please stop and talk to them wearing the Gray Pullovers and thank them for helping with all the events they help plan, organize and volunteering

REMINDER – WE Street Ice Center is 50 degrees on lower level and 70 degrees upstairs in the viewing area. Please dress warm since most of the events are in the 50 Degree areas..

Don
(918) 378-5823
DMcCormick@twumail.org

Daron Morgan:

Continue Covering the Grievance Office Daily
Continue working on grievances
The Next TWU Union Negotiated Holiday will be on Friday July 4th
The Next Union Membership meeting will be held on Monday Jun 30, 2025
On Monday, June 9th, we had a pre-GRB meeting with the company. I discussed 5 grievances, withdrew 1, and sent 4 to the GRB, which was held on Monday, June 16th, and 17th. They are awaiting decisions.
On Tuesday, June 17th, I met with the CRO Leadership. I discussed five grievances and did not get any resolution, so I have already submitted those grievances for the upcoming August GRB.
I currently have 164 open Grievances. 49 Quals, 62 Known Outage, and 25 pre-jcba, which total 136, and leaves me a total of 28 that I am working.
I have sat in on multiple 32J’s this week
Just a little FYI, Contractors are supposed to follow the same company policies and safety guidelines that we are. If you see a contractor violating these policies/procedures, please send us photos.
As thorough as I like to be, some things I cannot put in this weekly digest.
TWU Family Day 2025 will be on Saturday, June 21st, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the WeStreet Ice Center. It’s going to be hot outside, so it will be a great day to come in where it’s cool! It’s roughly 50 degrees down on the ice, and around 70 degrees on the upper level.
The next Tulsa Drillers Home Baseball games will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 20th, 21st, and 22nd. They will be suiting up as the T Town Clowns. Look for special promotions each night from the Tulsa Drillers. Vouchers will be available at the Hall.
The next Tulsa Oilers Tulsa Football game will be on Saturday, June 28th. We have vouchers available at the hall and in the Grievance office.

Daron
918-402-0089
DMorgan@twumail.org

Jay Potter:

Scope – Base Outsourcing Report, June 19, 2025

In-house Base Maintenance – Four (4) Stations

25 Aircraft
10 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, or EIS).
- CTO – Charlotte, NC
  - A319 – 1
  - A321 – 3 (1 – DMG)
- DWH – Dallas, TX
  - A321 – 1
  - B737MX – 1
  - B737NG – 2
  - B787 – 2 (1 – EIS ACCEPTANCE)
- PTO -Pittsburgh, PA
  - A319 – 1 (1 – C11)
  - A321 – 1 (1 – C11)
- TLE – Tulsa, OK
  - A321 – 1 (FUSE DMG)
  - B737NG – 11 (4 – MBV04, 1 – MBV05, 2 – MBV08)
  - B787 – 1 (FUSE/WING DMG-BOEING)

Outsourced Base Maintenance – Two (2) Stations

22 Aircraft.
21 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, S, or EIS)
- SLO_Aeroman, El Salvador – 17 Aircraft
  - A319 – 7 (7 – 4S)
  - A321 – 10 (10 – 4S)
- VQQ_Flightstar, Jacksonville, FL – 5 Aircraft
  - A319 – 1 (TGC)
  - A321 – 1 (1S)
  - B737NG – 3 ( 2 – MBV05, 1 – MBV09)

Livery aircraft do not count toward 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

June 19, 2025		January 23, 2020		VAR
TCC	71	TCC	79	TCC	-8
CC AMT	277	CC AMT	245	CC AMT	32
AMT	2390	AMT	2681	AMT	-291
OSM	477	OSM	425	OSM	52
INSP	245	INSP	263	INSP	-18
CC CL	17	CC CL	16	CC CL	1
CL	142	CL	130	CL	12
TOTAL	3619	TOTAL	3839	TOTAL	-220

Hiring

For available vacancies in Tech Ops, check jobs.aa.com.
Plant Maintenance Mechanic Facilities – Plumber

Retirement Committee – Jay Potter, George Albano & Jason Best

Visit the Local 514 website, twu514.org, for your Retirement Resources
- Presentation from the Retirement Seminar is available
- Retirement checklist available

Jetnet has Retirement Resources available
- In Jetnet, click Resources at the top of the page
- Under Information and Help, click Team Member Services
- Scroll down and click on Retirement
  - There you will find several links:
  - Retirement eligibility
  - How to access retirement income
  - Retirement gift selection
  - How to stay connected with American
  - Retirement benefits and privileges
  - Travel privileges for retirees
  - Retirement Gift FAQ
  - Signing up for an electronic W-2

Fidelity has designated a phone number for AA employees
- (800) 354-3412
Fidelity offers designated Medicare Advisors to answer any questions (this is a free service)
- Call (833) 886-0033 to schedule an appointment
- Schedule an appointment at medicare.fidelity.com
  - This website provides an excellent resource for Medicare information

Retirements / New Hires

Retirements YTD : 53
New Hires YTD : 91
We had zero (0) members retire the week of June 09 – June 15, 2025
We had zero (0) new hires the week of June 09 – June 15, 2025

Shift Improvement

The Tulsa Electronic Bulletin Board is now live and effective 5/26/25, and you will find the Shift Improvement Postings and Awards there. The company has informed the Union that they will be handling the shift improvements going forward.

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

Election Board

The ballots for the Officers election were mailed out on June 18th. If you don’t receive your ballot by June 27th please contact the Election Board at election@twumail.org.

Candidates are reminded that the TWU Family Day constitutes an official TWU event, and campaigning is therefore prohibited.