Brother’s and Sister’s. I want to update our membership on Two items at Tulsa Base. First I Want to say Great Job to the Paint Crew’s at Tulsa Base and Extra Kudos to the 737 Paint Crew’s, All inclusive of the Blackman Airplane, Halo Paint and C-Check’s. The Corporate Appearance Manager has told Mark Ehnen…
Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in Washington DC. Negotiations for M&R were focused on the Filling of Vacancies Articles. Tentative Agreements were reached for these classifications the IAM is responsible for: Filling of Vacancies for Quality Assurance Auditors, Technical Documentation Specialists & Planners in the…
Brother’s and Sister’s, I want to address 2 different subject’s today. First: The Company has identified 24 AMT’s as surplus between hangars 5 & 6. Eleven (11) general’s from shop #2344, hanger 5, Thirteen (13) general’s from shop #2257 in hangar 6. They will be filling vacancies in hangars 1&2 and 3&4. Five of the…
Brother’s and Sister’s. The TWU NATIONAL CONVENTION was held last week in Las Vegas. The TWU 514 Delegates supported the John Samuelsen Slate, that overwhelming won the Election. The Monday meeting was 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and Tuesday thru Thursday was in session 9:00am – 5:00pm. There were various speakers including Sito Pantoja who briefly spoke on the negotiations with American Airlines. John…
Brothers and Sisters, I would like to give an update on current events at the Tulsa Base. We are still meeting with The Company in regards to the Recall/Reassignment identified for Hangers 3/4. The TWU Currently has a 29D grievance filed against the Company for moving Inspection work on C-Check Card’s over to the AMT…