Dale on the AA Proposal – jetnet- and what is next.
Message from President Danker
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President Dale Danker’s “Dear Tulsa Citizens” April 17th Letter in the Tulsa World
Dear Tulsa Citizens The Transport Workers Union of America Local 514 (Tulsa workers) in conjunction with the TWU/IAM Association (representing 30k workers nationwide) have been in contract negotiations with American Airlines since Dec 3rd, 2015. It has become clear that what was once thought of as a good idea to merge American Airlines with US…
MLS Chairman Pat Bax – Transfers to PHX
The two (2) term Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist has taken a bid to PHX, Pat has represented Local 514 well, his ability to think through an issue and resolve it was only paralleled by his care for all that he came in contact with. Pat will be missed and I want to take this…
Update from President Dale Danker – Negotiations
All, The company continues to be clear on their position on M&R Scope. They want the ability to outsource more heavy, line work and facilities maintenance in all locations. The company’s proposal would reduce base maintenance headcount by 2200, increase line outsourcing by 7% and totally destroy facilities maintenance scope. We want to maintain our…
Message from President Danker
All, Wanted to give you a quick update. The negotiating team is not in the room with the mediators. We are in a big room where we are receiving updates to what is happening. At the end of business Tuesday Klima, Peterson and Reagan gave us a detailed review of the financial positions and what…
RE: “Super Seniority” Letter from Local 514 President Dale Danker and Local 567 President Rollie Reaves
To the Membership, We know you all understand the importance of seniority, some even say “seniority is all we have” and whether you agree with that statement or not, we are sure you want it done right. The Association leadership has made the decision to view the Javits seniority list for Title I Technical Crew…
Message from Local 514 President, Dale Danker
514 members, I was on a conference call with International representatives Gary Peterson (Local 591 President), Andre Sutton (Local 502 President), and Tony McCoy (Local 513 – International Rep) to discuss this week’s negotiations with American Airlines in DC. Gary Peterson stated they discussed in more detail M&R scope for the base, line and title…
And the Frustration Continues
514 members, Earlier this week the association executive negotiation team met with American Airlines in JFK. It was reported to me on a conference call today that American Airlines once again did not come with a counter proposal from our economic pass. Nor did they put in writing the details of the proposal you received…
Thank You!
514 members, Thank you for the high quality work you do. Your commitment and professionalism keeps the airplanes we put our families on as safe as possible. I also want to say thank you to those members who support our efforts to hold the new leaders of American Airlines to their own words. As we…
Fox 23 5:00pm May 8, 2018 – Interview with Local 514 President Dale Danker
Danker said as long as the contract talks are stalled, American employees in Tulsa will continue to work under terms, conditions and benefits that were negotiated by previous American Airlines management when the airline was bankrupt and asked employees to take cuts.