President:
All,
Jay Potter and I traveled to Chicago this week to present the Dodgeball grievance in Mediation. We went prepared with the knowledge gained from interviewing Crew Chiefs in AO and some Crew Chiefs in the shop areas. The overwhelming statements from the Crew Chief’s is that they want to know who their crew is and what location they will be working.
I was very disappointed in the company’s participation in Mediation. It is overwhelmingly clear they want to control everything about the bid and they want generalized locations so they can manipulate the things in the contracts that they have buyers remorse over.
So we have another scheduled meeting in September to revisit this case but I’m at the point where I believe we need to just take every case to Arbitration and get a decision. I know some use the fact that we can’t get cases quickly to Arbitration as a political talking point but it’s just another BS mistruth (lie). I will continue to push the Association leaders, TWU International Reps and work with Gary Schiable and my IAM counterparts to bring the most important cases impacting our membership to arbitration.
Take care,
Dale Danker
Vice President:
Union Steward Meeting is Monday, July 14th
- 7:15 am
- 11:45 am
- 3:45 pm
Daron will be leading the meeting and discussing Article 15 Shift Swaps.
We will have a Women’s Committee meeting at the Union Hall on July 24th, at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
It’s HOT outside!
Make sure you stay hydrated. NIOSH recommends you drink 8 ounces of water every 15-20 minutes while working in the heat. Consume water regularly, instead of drinking large amounts at once.
Signs of dehydration:
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Lightheadedness
- Flushed
- Muscle cramps
- Heat intolerance or chills
- Dark-colored urine
Recording Secretary:
I will be attending the LAP (Labor Assistance Professionals) Conference next week.
LAP is dedicated to obtaining comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment and mental health services for our members at a reasonable and fair price. In addition, we advocate for member assistance program development within labor and for recognition of the key role labor plays from the field’s professional organizations and treatment providers.
Chairman of Maintenance:
Parking Lot
- The company has informed the union that the parking lot is intended for active employee transportation use only. Any vehicles or trailers that appear to be abandoned or unused may be removed.
FLOC
- A FLOC meeting is scheduled for July 24th. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
A&P License
- We’ve received several inquiries about getting signed off as an AMT. If you’re interested in this option, FAST TRACK in OKC is a great resource to explore.
Weekly Work Updates
- Ongoing grievance handling
- Shift improvement efforts
- Grievance meetings with management
- Communication meetings with management
- Addressing safety concerns
Social Media
- Please use caution on all social media platforms. Even posts that seem harmless can have unintended consequences.
- The company has released a new camera/video policy—please review it.
Bids & Transfers
- If you’re considering transferring shops, especially if your current role suits your home life or you’re in A&P school, please speak with a union board member first. We can help you understand the potential risks before you make a move.
Shift Improvement
- If you’re interested in pursuing shift improvement, reach out to your area manager directly. The union is no longer permitted to conduct this process.
Safety Reminder
- Slips, trips, and falls are currently at an all-time high. Stay alert and watch your surroundings.
- Always double-check that your equipment is safe and up-to-date before starting any job
Joe Brown
(918) 284-9666
JBrown@twumail.org
Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:
Headcount:
- 492 MLS on Base with 16 on LOA
Transfers:
- MLS openings in the following Bid areas: 022S (Issuing), 026S (1,2 & 3), 034S (Receiving), 206S (5 & 6)
Temp CC:
- A temporary crew chief position is up for bid in 206S( hangar 5) for day shift with Friday/Saturday off. Only MLS can bid. Must be a MLS with 1 year seniority. Bidding opens 7/10/25 and closes 7/14/25 at 23:59. To submit a bid, you must fill out a form provided in the Tulsa Admin Center. If you have any questions on this bid please give me a call.
Grievances:
- 17 open grievances
- Still waiting for GRB results
B.J. Rackers
(918) 346-8918
bjracker@twumail.org
Executive Board Members at Large:
George Albano:
Grievances
We did not have a grievance this week. The next meeting is scheduled for Jul 23, 2025.
Benefits
I attended the July benefits meeting at headquarters on Tuesday. The company is still deciding on the open enrollment dates. American Airlines will host a Roadshow either before or during the open enrollment period. More information will be provided soon.
EAP
I will be attending the LAP conference from Sunday to Thursday. If I don’t answer the phone, please leave a message, and I will return your call ASAP.
George Albano
918-378-1947
GAlbano@twumail.org
Gene Chapin:
- Continue covering midnight shift on base at 5:00 am but can be here earlier if needed just email or text me.
- Continue covering grievance office and walking the base daily.
- Continue working on grievances.
- Attended 32 j’s for attendance.
- Had a 32 J for sleeping.
- Machinist Russell Kline will be retiring today. His retirement party will be at the Admin bld at 1:30 pm 34 years with the company.
- As always let a Officer or Union rep know of anyone retiring to receive their Bible and watch.
- Blood Drive starts today at 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. We will be serving Brats and Hotdogs. Please donate if you can.
Gene
918-640-2097
GChapin@twumail.org
Tracy Hardin:
AERO:
I have been talking about an increase in work and volumes picking up. Remember to sign up and make yourself available for overtime. Don’t rely on someone to tell you which may be too late.
BENEFITS:
We attended the meeting at HDQ to start planning for the fall enrollment. We were also introduced to the new Fidelity representative for Texas and Oklahoma. She is planning visits to the stations before enrollment. Remember there are free financial webinars available on the Fidelity website for you and your family to join, registration required.
NEOK Labor Council:
The IBEW will be holding a support rally for the new DATA Center planned for North Tulsa on July 16th at 9 am. The union said that with the many jobs planned for the center, they will need to train a large number of local residents.
Veterans:
Thank you to all that attended the Veterans Committee Meeting on July 10th. The next meeting date will be posted on the digest and website.
Tracy
(918) 409-5962
THardin@twumail.org
Don McCormick:
Grievances – YTD- 208 Resolved –
- This is a rolling number of the last 12 months
- 233 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.
- June – Resolved 17 with 15 paid and 2 W/D
- July – Resolved 8 with 4 paid and 1 disciplinary action reduced and 3 W/D timelimits
- GRB Decisions – 3 being paid as soon as the company creates the pay letters. 1 termination is still awaiting a decision
Shift Betterments – Management is slow walking these Shift Betterments. We will work on developing a better process for them to help improve the lives of those in the Bid units.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Investigations are still ongoing into WhatsApp postings!
Welfare and Entertainment
Tulsa Oilers Football – Saturday, July 12th.
Tulsa Drillers Baseball – Tuesday, July 18th-27th
Tickets available at the Union Hall M-F 7 am-11 am and 12 pm-4 pm
Don
(918) 378-5823
DMcCormick@twumail.org
Daron Morgan:
- Continue covering the Grievance Office Daily
- Continue working grievances
- My total open grievance number has gone up this week to 173 open. I do have one that the company has agreed to pay, and one that is pending. When I get pay letters on those, they will be closed out.
- My Next meeting with the CRO Leadership will be on Tuesday July 15th.
- I have been helping a lot of members update their salaries for the 2026 TWU Voluntary Benefits on the Union Benefits Planner Website @ twuaaunionbenefits.com.
- When you request a DAT that is within 24 hours and it requires management approval, make sure it gets coded correctly in your work schedule. I would recommend checking your schedule daily.
- On Monday August 4th, we have a Pre GRB meeting set up with the company. I have submitted 11 grievances to that meeting so far. The actual GRB will be later in the month of August
- If you attended the TWU Family Fun Day 2025, watch your Email, you should be getting a survey. Please take a moment and fill out the survey, and help us make these events the absolute best that we can. We’re TWU and we deserve the BEST!
- The Tulsa Oilers Football team will play at home Saturday night @ 7:05 p.m. We have vouchers available in the Grievance Office and at the Hall
- The Tulsa Drillers next Homestand will be July 18-27th. Those vouchers are available at the hall only
Daron
918-402-0089
DMorgan@twumail.org
Jay Potter:
Scope – Base Outsourcing Report, July 10, 2025
In-house Base Maintenance – Four (4) Stations
- 23 Aircraft
- 10 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, or EIS).
- CTO – Charlotte, NC
- A321 – 4 (2 – DMG)
- DWH – Dallas, TX
- A321 – 1
- B737MX – 1
- B737NG – 2
- PTO -Pittsburgh, PA
- A319 – 2 (1 – C11)
- A321 – 1 (1 – 1S)
- TLE – Tulsa, OK
- A321 – 2 (2 – FUS DMG)
- B737NG – 10 (4 – MBV04, 1 – MBV05, 3 – MBV08)
- CTO – Charlotte, NC
Outsourced Base Maintenance – Three (3) Stations
- 23 Aircraft.
- 22 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, S, or EIS)
- HKG_Hong Kong – 1
- B777 – 1 (1 – MBV03)
- SLO_Aeroman, El Salvador – 17 Aircraft
- A319 – 7 (7 – 4S)
- A321 – 10 (10 – 4S)
- VQQ_Flightstar, Jacksonville, FL – 5 Aircraft
- A321 – 1 (1 – 1S)
- B737NG – 4 ( 2 – MBV05, 1 – MBV09)
- HKG_Hong Kong – 1
- 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
| July 10, 2025 | January 23, 2020 | VAR | |||||
| TCC | 71 | TCC | 79 | TCC | -8 | ||
| CC AMT | 275 | CC AMT | 245 | CC AMT | 30 | ||
| AMT | 2382 | AMT | 2681 | AMT | -299 | ||
| OSM | 472 | OSM | 425 | OSM | 47 | ||
| INSP | 246 | INSP | 263 | INSP | -17 | ||
| CC CL | 17 | CC CL | 16 | CC CL | 1 | ||
| CL | 141 | CL | 130 | CL | 11 | ||
| TOTAL | 3604 | TOTAL | 3839 | TOTAL | -235 | ||
Hiring
- For available vacancies in Tech Ops, check jobs.aa.com.
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 : 62
- New Hires YTD : 94
- We had eight (8) members retire the week of June 30 – July 06, 2025
- AMT – 4
- INSP – 3
- MECH PMM – 1
- We had zero (0) new hires the week of June 30 – July 06, 2025
Shift Improvement
The Tulsa Electronic Bulletin Board is now live; 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. They get posted every Wednesday.
- No new postings on July 09, 2025
Dodgeball Mediation
President Dale Danker and I attended the mediation in Chicago July 8, 2025. We were not able to come to an agreement on the issue. The next date scheduled for mediation is September 2025. We have an arbitration date scheduled for December 2025 if we are unable to resolve the dispute in mediation.
Jay
(918) 845-8059
JPotter@twumail.org
Local 514 General Elections 2025
As the end of our TWU Officers election draws near there is still a little time left to request a new ballot if you haven’t received one. To request a new ballot please email Election@twumail.org with your name, employee number and your current mailing address.
All ballots must be received by 8:30am Friday July 18th, to the following address:
U.S. Post Office
5313 E. Independence
P.O. box 580069
Tulsa, Ok 74115
We will conduct the ballot counting on the same day and subsequently announce the results once all votes have been tallied.
The Election Board
- Glenn Morgan – Chairman
- Tyler Gilmore
- Glen Hurst
Contact them by email: Election@twumail.org
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Brother Alan Ludwig
With profound sadness, we announce Brother Alan Ludwig’s passing on July 8th, 2025. Brother Ludwig began his career with American Airlines in 1990 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. His unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to his craft earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and superiors alike. As we mourn the loss of Brother …