President:
This week I continued my attempts to determine why the ASAP and MEAA programs have suddenly become an issue as to who handles them for the Union in Tulsa. According to the agreed upon letter there are 7 people selected system wide. For Tulsa I have always selected Brad Brugger to fill that position.
If there is an ASAP or MEAA investigation I expect Brad Brugger to be notified and involved.
Please print a copy of this document and retain it for your records just in case you need to utilize the program.
I’ve also continued conversation with the company to get all classroom training to its rightful classification which is MTS.
As always I can be reached anytime at 918-636-6089.
Take care,
Vice President:
Union Steward Meetings
Monday, May 11, 2026
- 7:15 am
- 11:45 am
- 3:45 pm
Recording Secretary:
Passengers flying with a low-battery alert on their phones might be out of luck—at least if they are flying American Airlines.
The new policy goes into effect on May 1, requiring passengers to bring no more than two portable chargers, which are to be kept visible at all times (even when not in use) in order to allow flight attendants to address an incident promptly. The regulation now prohibits batteries from being stored in the overhead compartments, and outlines the power capacity allowed for portable chargers, capping it at 100 watt-hours.
Chairman of Maintenance:
Job Security
Recently, 8 employees were found sleeping on duty. This creates a serious safety concern and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. If you are feeling fatigued, please get up and move around.
AMT Jobs
American Airlines has posted external AMT openings for multiple stations, including TUL.
Paperwork
Please sign off only on work that you personally performed.
If you are unable to verify that the work was completed, do not sign off on it.
Safety
- Safety glasses must be worn at all times while in the hangars.
- Bump hats are required when working in the shadow of an aircraft.
Bids and Transfers
Please be aware that when bidding into a new shop, you will fill the open position available. Seniority will not be considered until the next crew rotation.
Joe Brown
(918) 284-9666
JBrown@twumail.org
Executive Board Members at Large:
George Albano:
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH – MAY
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The American Airlines Member Assistance Program (MAP), formerly known as the EAP, is available to support you and your family with the everyday challenges of life. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of these confidential resources when you need them.
More information here: https://my.aa.com/map
George Albano
918-378-1947
GAlbano@twumail.org
Gene Chapin:
- I attended the TWU COPE CONFERENCE in Washington DC this week.
- There are only two days left for the Red Cross Blood drive, Monday and Tuesday dayshift from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Please donate and bring a friend.
- I will be on base Thursday and Friday if anyone needs anything.
Gene
918-640-2097
GChapin@twumail.org
Linda Dill:
Washington, DC
What an experience being on Capitol Hill, a chance to speak to those who represent us in our collective States makes a BIG difference.
TWU INTL educated us on two issues facing TWU members:
1st Issue
No Tax on Overtime for ALL Workers Act H.R. 5475 and S-4310 – (Bill Numbers)
This is essential to members across our TWU system, as well as to Firemen, Policemen & Emergency Service Workers (EMSA, etc.). As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, more than three million hourly workers are not currently eligible for this tax benefit.
Qualifying OT compensation is defined by the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938). This was enacted nearly 90 years ago, exempting airline, motor coach, railroad, trucking, maritime, delivery workers, and others. Additionally, FLSA sets an arbitrarily high minimum number of hours for firefighters, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Service workers, who do not qualify for federal OT until as many as 53 hours a week.
This No Tax on OT benefit is worth up to $6,000.00 per year for working families. No Tax on OT, led by Representatives Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) and Emilia Sykes (D-OH) in the House and Senators Jim Justice (R-WV) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) in the Senate, would expand the definition of OT used in the tax code for hourly workers. Please take the time to write to your representatives today. Local 514 Officers met with Legislative Reps and Policy Advisors on this crucial subject. They listened, made detailed notes, and one of them let us know that seeing constituents in person to hearing from them via phone and email ARE the difference. Lobbyists do show up to fight certain battles. On this subject that affects YOU and our co-workers, it is important to show up directly, whether in person, by email or phone.
What to write: (example)
I urge you to Co-Sponsor the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act (S.4310 Bill Number & H.R.5475 House Bill, Congress). This impacts not only myself and family but also my co-workers. With over 4200 workers at our TUL base and more hourly workers in the State of Oklahoma, we deserve this tax break. Were you aware this also affects our Firemen/women, Police Officers, and Emergency Service workers, EMSA, etc? This is unacceptable. While we were ‘told’ it was an oversight, some aides on Capitol Hill told others it was left out on purpose, to pass the Bill. Regardless of the answer, I urgently ask you to Co-Sponsor this Bill.
Sincerely,
YOUR NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
(BE SURE to put the correct Bil #; S. or H.R – when contacting your representative)
Senator: lankford.senate.gov
Senator: armstrong.senate.gov
Congressman: Hern.house.gov
2nd Issue:
Support a Pro-Worker Surface Transportation Reauthorization:
This current authorization for federal infrastructure programs expires Sept. 30th, 2026. Renewing these programs-both funding and policies behind them – is pivotal for the economic well-being & safety of our communities. TWU members support this reauthorizing along the following lines;
Fully fund and authorize transit and rail programs alongside highways, bridges, and other infrastructure.
Allow federal funding to support transit operations. (H.R.3449 – H.R.5024 – S.3455)
Ensure the safe integration of autonomous vehicles into transportation systems.
Raise the level of safety in our freight rail network (H.R.7748, S.3903)
What to write :(example – using the same links above)
I urge you to review and support the Surface Transportation Reauthorization. This is VITAL for Safety and oversight from all our representatives in Washington, D.C., along with communities on safety issues affecting them with poor roads and unsafe bridges. Would you allow your child or grandchild to ride on an autonomous school bus, with one officially operating in Florida? Where is the Human Oversight and Intervention? Are these being overlooked due to the financial gains possible? Operators of driverless vehicles (using computers with remote controls) some not yet licensed as a regular driver or drug tested! What happens when an attack occurs, i.e.; bullying, sexual assault or robbery in a driverless vehicle? If a tragedy occurs due to software issues, as it did with two 737 Max aircraft as pilots fought in vain to gain control and override a software system that failed-where will you be standing on these issues? I stand to fight for better oversight and public autonomous safety. Please support safety in the air and on the ground. Thank you.
Sincerely,
(same as above)
Did You Know:
When you take time to write to your representatives, you are part of the solution. When you think someone else can just do it, you may be part of the problem. Safety is everyone’s issue. Expect accountability from leaders. Our vote helps elect them – or not – that fact alone carries a lot of weight. We remain stronger together, aligning with other workers fighting for rights across the nation and our great State of Oklahoma.
Linda
(918) 954-4709
LDill@twumail.org
Tracy Hardin:
Remember, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ food drive will be held on Saturday, May 9th. Just leave your donations beside your mailbox, and your postman will do the rest.
Thank You for Your Support
“It’s Better In A Union”
Tracy
(918) 409-5962
THardin@twumail.org
Don McCormick:
GRIEVANCES
Resolved 216 in 2025. Currently 169 Open
Mar – Resolved 16 with 10 paid and 6 W/D
Apr – Resolved 9 with 5 paid and 4 W/D
GPM 3.07.3. Covers Base and Line work, including Field Trips. Every AMT, CC, and Inspector should review this. If there is a task card, you must use it unless otherwise stated in the GPM.
HGR 6 Shift Betterment – Was agreed to be posted on the Bulletin Board by Management and we are still waiting on Admin to tell us when.
Welfare and Entertainment
Tulsa Oilers Football – May 2nd
Tulsa Drillers Baseball – Home stand May 1st-May 3rd.
• Tickets available at the Union Hall, M-F 7 am-11 am and 12 pm-4 pm
Family Day will be at the WE Street Center on June 27th, 10 AM-7 PM.
- Registration is now open.. Look for flyers with the QR code and on the TWU514.org Website
Washington DC Trip May 3-6th
The Executive Board with the TWU International COPE Committee met with several Congressional and Senate Representatives to try and get them to co-sponsor legislation on “No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act” H.R. 5475/S. 4310. We also discussed the FAA Reauthorization Bill that we helped get passed 2 years ago and wanted their support in enforcing it.
American Airlines Hiring Link – AMT positions available
Don
(918) 378-5823
DMcCormick@twumail.org
Daron Morgan:
Grievances
Open Grievances: 175
Resolved This Week: 1
Month to Date: 14
Year to Date: 33
Mediation with the Company regarding the Qualification Grievances is scheduled to begin on May 13th.
Engagement & Education
This week, our Local joined many other TWU Locals from the East Coast to the West Coast in Washington, DC, for the TWU Legislative and COPE Conference.
During our visit to Capitol Hill, we met with Bryce Slagell, LC from Senator James Lankford’s office, John Morseau, Senior Policy Advisor for newly appointed Senator Alan Armstrong, and we also dropped off a legislative packet to Representative Josh Brecheen’s office.
During these visits, we discussed H.R. 5475 / S.4310 — No Tax on Overtime legislation. We also called on Congress to immediately take up a pro-worker, pro-safety surface transportation reauthorization bill due to the current federal authorization programs overseeing infrastructure being set to expire after September 30, 2026.
Please continue monitoring your time and attendance daily to ensure all coding, overtime, vacation, DAT, and comp entries are accurate. Addressing payroll or attendance issues early helps prevent larger problems later.
Meetings & Representation
The monthly benefits meeting is coming up. If you are having issues with Workers Compensation or benefits, please reach out so we can address these issues with the company.
Tulsa Base Update
Production throughout the base continues moving at a high pace. We encourage all members to remain focused on safety, communication, and quality workmanship. Aircraft damage, procedural shortcuts, and avoidable mistakes impact not only the operation, but our coworkers and passengers as well. Take the time to do the job correctly and safely every time.
Professionalism, solidarity, and communication continue to be important as we move through operational challenges across the system.
The next TWU negotiated Holiday will be Memorial Day on Monday May 25th, 2026. Banking Option selections for the Holiday are open.
Events & Announcements
- The next Tulsa Oilers football home game will be Saturday, May 16 at 7:00 PM.
- The next Tulsa Drillers homestand will be May 16 through May 23.
- Tickets for Tulsa Oilers football and Tulsa Drillers baseball are available at the Union Hall and in the Grievance Office.
- TWU Family Day 2026 will be Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the WeStreet Ice Center.
This week in Washington, DC, TWU members from across the country stood shoulder to shoulder on Capitol Hill to remind Congress that working people still have a voice. From the East Coast to the West Coast, union members came together not for personal gain, but to fight for legislation that protects workers, strengthens safety standards, improves infrastructure, and supports working families across America.
That is what solidarity looks like.
When union members stand united, organized labor becomes one of the strongest forces for positive change in this country. The labor movement has never been about one individual — it has always been about workers standing together to improve conditions for the next generation.
The rights and protections we have today were not freely given. They were fought for by union members who were willing to stand up, speak out, and demand better. That responsibility now falls on all of us.
Stay involved. Stay informed. Support one another. When workers stand united, working people everywhere benefit.
Daron
918-402-0089
DMorgan@twumail.org
Jay Potter:
Scope – Base Outsourcing Report, May 08, 2026
In-house Base Maintenance – Four (4) Stations
- 28 Aircraft
- 11 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, and C11 Checks).
- CTO – Charlotte, NC – 5 Aircraft, 1 Checks
- A319 – 1 ( – GDAFR)
- A321 – 4 (1 – C11, 1 – DMG, 1 – LTNG STRK RPRS, 1 – TR R/R)
- DWH – Dallas, TX – 5 Aircraft, 0 Checks
- A321 – 2 (1 – EIS ACCEPTANCE, 1 – GDAFR)
- B777 – 2 (2 – OSR)
- B787 – 1 (1 – OSR)
- PTO -Pittsburgh, PA – 3 Aircraft, 2 Check
- A319 – 2 (1 – C11, 1 – C1-C6)
- A321 – 1 (1 – 1S)
- TLE – Tulsa, OK – 15 Aircraft, 8 Checks
- B737NG – 9 (3 – MBV04, 3 – MBV06, 1 – STUB BEAM PROTO, 1 – OIL LK, 1 – CX FRM DMG)
- B777 – 2 (1 – OSR, 1 – WNG SKIN INSP)
- B787 – 4 (1 – CC03, 1 – CC04, 1 – OSR, 1 – LTNG STRK DMG)
- CTO – Charlotte, NC – 5 Aircraft, 1 Checks
Outsourced Base Maintenance – Four (4) Stations
- 26 Aircraft.
- 22 of these aircraft are check/mod aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, S Checks, or Cabin Retrofit Mod)
- HKG_HAECO_Hong Kong – 1 Aircraft, 1 – Check
- B777 – 1 (1 – MBV04/CBN RETROFIT)
- PAE_ATS – Aviation Technical Services, Paine Field, Everett, WA – 2 Aircraft, 2 – Mods
- A319 – 1 (1 – OASIS)
- A320 – 1 (1 – OASIS)
- SLO_Aeroman, El Salvador – 14 Aircraft, 14 Checks
- A319 – 6 (1 – OASIS, 5 – 2S/OASIS)
- A321 – 6 (5 – 2S, 1 – 3S)
- B777 – 2 (1 – MBV08, 1 – MBV10)
- VQQ_Flightstar, Jacksonville, FL – 9 Aircraft, 5 Checks
- A321 – 3 (1 – 2S, 1 – RTGI/VIASAT INSP, 1 – BLKHD RPR )
- B737MX – 1 (1 – MBV01)
- B737NG – 5 (2 – MBV03, 1 – MBV05, 1 – ST07, 1 – FUSE CORRSN)
- HKG_HAECO_Hong Kong – 1 Aircraft, 1 – Check
- 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
| MAY 08, 2026 | January 23, 2020 | VAR | |||||
| TCC | 72 | TCC | 79 | TCC | -7 | ||
| CC AMT | 280 | CC AMT | 245 | CC AMT | 35 | ||
| AMT | 2321 | AMT | 2681 | AMT | -360 | ||
| OSM | 462 | OSM | 425 | OSM | 37 | ||
| INSP | 245 | INSP | 263 | INSP | -18 | ||
| CC CL | 16 | CC CL | 16 | CC CL | 0 | ||
| CL | 120 | CL | 130 | CL | -10 | ||
| TOTAL | 3516 | TOTAL | 3839 | TOTAL | -323 | ||
Tulsa Mx Planner Headcount
- Mx Planner: 81
- Sr. Mx Planner: 16
Hiring
- For available vacancies in Tech Ops, check jobs.aa.com.
- AMT Positions posted in Tulsa
Retirements / New Hires
- Retirements: 2026 YTD – 63
- Resigned: 2026 YTD – 1
- New Hires: 2026 YTD – 45
Weekly Activity
- Tracking scope daily
- Tracking Headcount
- Attended the 2026 TWU Legislative and COPE Conference May 03 – May 06, 2026
- Went to Capitol Hill to speak with Rep. Kevin Hern’s office, Sen. Alan Armstrong’s office, and Sen. James Lankford’s office regarding two (2) issues.
- No Tax on overtime for all Americans Act – H.R. 5475 and S. 4310.
- The core objectives for the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act (H.R. 5475 / S. 4310) are to ensure fairness and support for working families.
- The bipartisan No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act (H.R. 5475 / S. 4310) seeks to ensure fair tax treatment for over 3 million hourly working Americans by expanding the definition of overtime in the tax code. We urge all Oklahoma Representatives and Senators to co-sponsor this vital legislation
- The Surface Transportation Reauthorization, which governs federal infrastructure programs and expires on September 30, 2026, must be renewed as a pro-worker, pro-safety bill. Key demands include allowing federal funding to support transit operations (not just equipment) and ensuring the safe integration of autonomous vehicles with robust human oversight.
- No Tax on overtime for all Americans Act – H.R. 5475 and S. 4310.
- Went to Capitol Hill to speak with Rep. Kevin Hern’s office, Sen. Alan Armstrong’s office, and Sen. James Lankford’s office regarding two (2) issues.
Retirement
Thinking of retiring…
Jay
(918) 845-8059
JPotter@twumail.org
Election Results for TWU Local 514 Election Board 2026-2029
The Election Board members are:
- 1. Glen Morgan (53 votes)
- 2. Glen Hurst (45 votes)
- 3. Trever Bunch (35 votes)
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive – Saturday, May 9, 2026
Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States.
Simply leave your donation of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox on the second Saturday in May, and your letter carrier will do the rest.
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Retired Brother Claude Edward Ragsdale
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved retired brother, Claude Ragsdale, on May 1st, 2026. Brother Ragsdale spent over three decades serving American Airlines, beginning his career in 1967. His dedication and expertise led him to the esteemed position of Crew Chief Overhaul Mechanic, Machinist, a role he held with …
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