President:
Arbitration decisions on “Holiday Pay” and “Sick Points” have been made. Please take some time and read the decisions HERE.
We have been preparing for negotiations and I need your input. We have made it so that you can leave us your ideas on our website HERE. Give it some thought and let us know what your ideas are for this next round of negotiations. Be looking for a postcard from us in your mailbox sometime at the end of this month or beginning of September. This is to help and get the word out that we need your input.
I’m available 24/7 at 918-636-6089.
Vice President:
We continue to work on grievances. If you have any questions please contact one of us.
I’ve been getting calls about the grievance office. The officers are available, if you need someone and no one is in the office their contact information is posted on the door. Please call an E-Board officer if needed. Also, know the Union stewards in your bid area, they are there for you.
It’s been extremely hot. Stay hydrated!!
Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:
Hot topics:
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- We currently have 100 grievances to settle.
- Headcount on Base is 491 with 20 on LOA.
- Crew Chiefs don’t forget to turn in your bid.
- MLS will bid next week. Hangars and shops in the Warehouse won’t be dodgeball. You will pick your area.
- TEO will bid like normal. The splitting off the Load Center will not happen at this time. Too many questions couldn’t get answered.
- A new supervisor is being hired for the warehouse. A supervisor shuffle might be coming.
- Warehouse break room and bathroom are being remodeled. This will take a couple of months. Management will be getting a portable bathroom set up outside the warehouse.
B.J. Rackers 918-346-8918
Chairman of Facilities Maintenance:
Heat
Yes, it’s frikkin hot and I know you don’t need me to tell you this, rest assured your Facilities Maintenance group is working diligently to maintain your equipment during the current heat wave.
You know what is hotter than Oklahoma in August?….”ARC flash” evidently, it’s hotter than the surface of the sun, I have no clue how they got a volunteer for that job?
Arc Flash is possible every time you close a disconnect or even possible when you plug something in, it becomes more dangerous the more electricity or the more you have to burn which is why if you have a portable AC, or portable power unit, or any portable item, you should call an electrician to do this for you, they have the tools, protective gear and the knowledge to secure power if something goes awry.
Please feel free to call me.
Jim Holt (918)378-2079
Executive Board Members at Large:
Jay Potter:
Base Outsourcing
This morning, August 4, 2023 we have 23 aircraft at our 4 Base Maintenance Bases, of which 8 are scheduled checks (MBV / C11). There are 21 aircraft at the HMP vendors, of which 13 are scheduled checks (MBV / 1S / 4S). If you have any questions regarding scope language you can call me at (918) 845-8059 or jpotter@twumail.org.
Arbitration Decisions for Points and Holidays
We received both Arbitration decisions on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The Board had a conference call with the International to review the decisions. Local 514 has put out the letter from the Association and you can also view the actual decision on our website, twu514.org. We know there are many questions regarding individual circumstances, we will be working diligently to resolve these issues for everyone.
Contract Negotiations
Local 514 is asking for your ideas regarding the upcoming negotiations. You can visit Local 514 website and submit your ideas.
Have a great day,
Westbound I-244 closed Friday through Monday in east Tulsa, US-169 closed nightly
Posted August 3, 2023 on ODOT
All lanes of westbound I-244/US-412 will be closed between the I-44/I-244 eastern split (I-44 mm 236B) and the US-169 interchange (mm 13) from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday for equipment movement and beam installation as part of an ongoing bridge replacement project. The westbound I-244 on-ramps from 129th E. Ave. and Garnett Rd. will also be closed during this time. Motorists bound for US-169 can detour using westbound I-44 to eastbound US-64/SH-51/Broken Arrow Expressway.
Also this weekend, north and southbound US-169 will be closed at I-244 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly Friday through Sunday for beam installation. Southbound US-169 traffic will be directed to westbound I-244 and northbound US-169 traffic will be directed to eastbound I-244 during these times.
Overnight closures of eastbound I-244 at US-169 are also planned in the near future.
Retirement Seminar at TWU Local 514’s Union Hall
A Retirement Seminar by Mark Loeber will be held at our Union Hall, spouses are welcome.
On August 22,2023
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- 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Topics to be discussed:
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- Selecting your Pension Benefits
- Converting Sick Time to your RHRA
- Health Care Insurance Option prior to Medicare
- Understanding Medicare , Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage Plans
- Disability and Retirement
- Estate Planning
- Survivor Support Services
American Airlines Anniversaries
5 year anniversary
Abdullah Al Turck — Dept:223 – AMG
Hunter Cowan — Dept:226 – AMG
Logan Davis — Dept:257A – AMG
Ryan Woody — Dept:257A – AMG
15 year anniversary
Washington Jones — Dept:025S – MLG
20 year anniversary
Randy Detring — Dept:911 – FMG
Kenneth Miller — Dept:95 – FMG
Ronald Woodard — Dept:226 – AMG
25 year anniversary
Phillip Olden — Dept:923 – FMG
Todd Weldon — Dept:259 – FMG
Eija Etter — Dept:032S – MLG
Darrell Riddle — Dept:046S – MLG
30 year anniversary
Charles Greene — Dept:817 – AMG
Charles Kemp — Dept:916 – FMG
Johnny Post — Dept:431 – AMG
Bernd Metz — Dept:4893 – MCT
35 year anniversary
Gordon Allen — Dept:431 – AMG
Kevin Bloemker — Dept:449 – AMG
John Donberger — Dept:431 – AMG
Scott Elam — Dept:431 – AMG
Dennis Freeman — Dept:059T – AMG
Benjamin McVicker — Dept:130I – AMG
Chet Meyer — Dept:257A – AMG
Daniel Moore — Dept:147I – AMG
Lanny Reed — Dept:223 – AMG
Brett Ross — Dept:567 – AMG
Amy Shegog — Dept:580O – AMG
Randy Sinner — Dept:225 – AMG
Tracy Stoughton — Dept:302O – AMG
Jimmy Williams — Dept:607A – AMG
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Retired Brother Jerry D. Collard
It is with a sad heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Jerry Collard on July 17, 2023. Jerry had started working here at American Airlines back in 1986 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2012. Please keep the Collard family in your thoughts and prayers. Jerry…