Local 514’s Digest for the week of April 5, 2024

President:

Jay Potter and I traveled to Charlotte to continue contract preparation. This week, we heard from the MTS sub-committee on concerns in their contract. Our goal is to be prepared to sit down with the company when the Association notifies them that we are ready to start.

Also, throughout the week, I get several calls from members asking questions about different contracts. I do not mind the calls, but for the majority of the calls or text messages, I respond with a picture of the language and let them know that every contract is available on Jetnet and the Local 514 website. The response I get is, “Thank you, I didn’t know it was available.” 

I’m available 24/7 at 918-636-6089

Dale Danker

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Vice President:

Union Steward Meeting is Monday, April 8th, at 7:15 am, 11:45 am, and 3:45 pm.

We will be going over 32J meetings. Please plan to attend one of these.

We continue to work on grievances. We currently have 1371 open grievances.

The Working Women’s Committee will be meeting on April 18th at 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm.

The meeting will be held at the Union Hall.

Marla Johnson

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Chairman of Maintenance:

 AAERO

• the Management team in the AAERO build notified the union that they will be adding around 30 new cleaner positions 

Safety

• We are currently in need of ERTs for the off shifts and weekends; if interested, please get in touch with Brent.anderson@aa.com. 
• Please be aware of the aircraft moving on the ramp. We continue to have near misses.
• Hangars 5/6 is looking for volunteers for the safety team; please get in touch with brian.drenthe@.com

Construction area detours and allowable walkways.  

• Please follow all signs and detour signs.
• Do not cross into restricted areas; this is for your safety.

Bids and Transfers 

• please look at the shop requirements before placing a bid 
• if you have any questions about your WER, please contact me so I can look at it.

Future Leaders Organizing Committee 

• we will have our next FLOC meeting on April 25th

weekly Grievance Meetings and Comms Meetings with management teams in all areas; if there’s something you need me to discuss, please let me know.

Joe Brown
(918) 284-9666
JBrown@twumail.org

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Chairman of Facilities Maintenance:

There was an accident in the Fall of 2023 at the Tulsa base involving a contractor who was injured. This past Thursday, OSHA interviewed several employees, including TWU represented employees, I advised, and will continue to advise those involved to be open and honest in their interviews if they choose to participate.

Those involved chose to detail the work that facilities did and continue to do. We are proud of the work we do and aren’t afraid to show it. I wonder if AA can count on the contractors to do this.

This is a prime example of the caring support and professionalism AA receives from its TWU employees.

• Current headcount 317
• Headcount on LOA 6
• Actual headcount 311

As always, feel free to contact me anytime.

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

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Executive Board Members at Large:

George Albano:

I continue to work on grievances daily. On Tuesday, the E Board met at the hall to review grievances for the April GRB. My next scheduled meeting with HGRs 1, 2, and 3 is on Thursday, April 11th.

Tulsa Technology Center is looking for volunteers. See below :

It is that time of year again when Tulsa Technology Center – Riverside Campus will be hosting the Aviation Maintenance Competition where we bring students from all over the State of Oklahoma to compete. We are super excited to see the talent of our 50+ students on display and we could really use your help.

The competition consists of seventeen different areas such as Safety Wire, Precision Measuring, Sheet-metal fabrication, and Weight and Balance. The contest will be in the east wing of the Tulsa Tech – Riverside Campus and will kick off shortly after the judges meeting at 0730. 

The A&P Contest events typically end at about 1300 and the Generals area will end close to 1600.

Career Tech will be providing lunch for all the judges in attendance.

We, as Career Tech Instructors, would love it if you would be willing to come out on:

Date: Apr 22, 2024

Time: 0730 Judges briefing and contest orientation

Location: Tulsa Tech – Riverside Campus

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

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Gene Chapin:

• Continue working at the grievance office and walking the floor daily.
• Working at Union Hall on grievances.
• Manager agreed to pay one field trip grievance.
• Met with manager and crew chief in Cam bld over crew bid.
• Working on current grievances.
• No grievance meeting this week with the managers.

Gene Chapin
918-640-2097
GChapin@twumail.org

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Tracy Hardin:

The Benefits Committee has been very busy over the last few weeks. We have several active and retired members who have needed assistance in some form. We have a meeting at HDQ next week to discuss insurance issues.

 I have seen several community organizations that are still operating but can use some help.

• The Tulsa Area United Way – Celebrating 100 Years!
• The Ronald McDonald House  – Providing shelter for families of long-term hospitalized patients  Donations accepted.
• The World Central Kitchen – Struggling to serve meals worldwide.- Donations needed.

The local Veterans Committee will be volunteering at Edens Homeless Village on Saturday, April 6, 2024. 

The Veterans Committee will be having a meeting on Thursday, April 11th, at 3 pm. 

Everyone is welcome to join both events.

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

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Don McCormick:

HGR 5/6 Communication Meeting

• The splitting of Bid Unit 257 into 2 units is put on pause until September’s Rebid.  The company is in need for a 10th 737 line to be done in Tulsa.  Dock 5A will receive this line in May with the SV and Drop In Crews manning it as well as doing a few Drop-ins, gear change etc.   
• In September the idea is we go back to the SV and Drop Ins with 2 737 lines in HGR 5/6 and a decision on the 3rd 737 line will be made as well as some other future work.
• 5S will create a marked area in 5A and 6B by the main Isles for all out of service equipment and ladders.
• YTD 19 of 24 of our AC on time or early so far this year in HGR 5/6   
• We have completed the process of conducting CC interviews for 4 General and 3 Avionics positions.  There will be another Bid for 1 General CC and 1 Avionics CC in the next couple of weeks

Shift Betterment has concluded with 40 AMT’s and 1 CC moving to a better position for them and their families.

Welfare and Entertainment 

• Family Day June 1st, 2024.  10AM-7PM  Food will be provided from 11-1 and 4-6.  We will have Face Painters, Balloon Artists, Magic Shows, and more including admission to the Tulsa Zoo.   The Event committee has been working hard to put things in place at Mohawk Park and the Tulsa Zoo.  

You must register for the event to attend.

• Tulsa Oilers Hockey – April 5th and April 14th  Only 2 home games left.  

Playoff information will come as soon as it is given.  The Oilers are currently 8th and 3rd in their division.

• Tulsa Oilers Football Begins April 6th.  Tickets will be available to be picked up at the Grievance office and the TWU Union Hall.
• Tulsa Drillers Baseball Begins April 9th.  Tickets will be available to be picked up at the TWU Union Hall on Pine Street 

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

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Daron Morgan:

We had a local grievance review meeting with our Local Executive Board to review some grievances to discuss with the company on April 16th, prior to the April GRB. I continue to work on new and older grievances.

On Tuesday, April 2nd,  I was notified that the CRO management team will be canceling our Tuesday,  April 9th grievance review meeting.  I asked for a different date, due to the fact that we were unable to meet in March, and I was informed that we were still on for April 23rd.

We have Tulsa Oiler Football tickets available in the Grievance Office, and their 1st game of the season is Saturday April 6th.

• We have 2 remaining Tulsa Oiler Hockey games on March 5th and March 12th, and we still have plenty of tickets available in the Grievance Office
• Tulsa Driller Baseball tickets are available at the Local Union Hall only
• We are still working/planning the June 1st, 2024 Family Picnic at Mohawk Park, we are still actively seeking volunteers.  The signups for this event will be on the TWU Local 514 Website.

What is your role as a Union Member

• Educate yourself
• Be a set of “Eyes and Ears”
• Show Solidarity
• Be a Union Emissary
• Get involved
• Work for Change

Being a union member goes way beyond just paying dues and going to meetings.  That is where it starts.  Get involved and be an Activist today!

Daron
918-402-0089
DMorgan@twumail.org

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Jay Potter:

Base Outsourcing Report, Apr 05, 2024

Four (4) In-house Base Maintenance Stations 

• 25 Aircraft 
• 10 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, or EIS).
  • CTO – Charlotte, NC
    • A319 – 2
  • DWH – Dallas, TX
    • B737NG – 3
    • B777 – 2
    • B787 – 1
  • PTO -Pittsburgh, PA
    • A321 – 3
  • TLE – Tulsa,  OK
    • A321 – 1
    • B737NG – 9
    • B777 – 2
    • B787 – 2

Five (5) Outsourced Base Maintenance Stations

• 35 aircraft.
• 31 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, S, or EIS).
  • BFM_VT MAE, Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Mobile, AL – 3 Aircraft
    • A319 – 1
    • A320 – 1
    • A321 – 1
  • INT_NSA, North State Aviation-Winston/Salem, NC – 2 Aircraft
    • A321 – 2
  • SLO_Aeroman, El Salvador – 15 Aircraft
    • A319 – 8
    • A320 – 2
    • A321 – 4
    • B777 – 1
  • STA_VT San Antonio Aerospace, San Antonio, TX – 10 Aircraft
    • A321 – 5
    • B737NG – 1
    • B777 – 1
    • B787 – 3
  • VQQ _Flightstar, Jacksonville, FL – 5 Aircraft
    • B737NG – 5

• 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

April 05, 2024			January 23, 2020			VARIANCE
TCC	66		TCC	79		TCC	-13
CC AMT	256		CC AMT	245		CC AMT	11
AMT	2258		AMT	2681		AMT	-423
OSM	414		OSM	425		OSM	-11
INSP	239		INSP	263		INSP	-24
CC CL	15		CC CL	16		CC CL	-1
CL	143		CL	130		CL	13
TOTAL	3391		TOTAL	3839		TOTAL	-448

Hiring

• The company currently has external postings for Aviation Maintenance Technician and Material Logistics Specialist in Tulsa. 
• Check daily at jobs.aa.com.

Negotiations.

• Your TWU/IAM M&R Negotiating Committee met in Charlotte this week. 
• Next scheduled meeting is next week via zoom.

Have a great week,

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

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