President:
Denver Presidents Meeting:
AA TWU Presidents and Officers discussed the upcoming meeting with AA scheduled for Aug. 27-28.
“Dodgeball” & Inspection Presidential Grievances:
During the week of Aug. 26, I’m scheduled to meet with the AA attorney Oliff and HR Voss, along with TWU Rep Rollie Reaves, to discuss the “dodgeball” and 2018 Inspection grievances. I want to thank the Executive Board officers for their help in preparing for the “dodgeball” grievance and Jason Best for his tireless efforts to find a resolution to settle the CMM/Inspection grievance.
The elephant in the room:
There have been a lot of social media posts and a video concerning the potential of American Airlines offering an economic proposal to bring back to our membership with the plan to extend all Association contracts. Speculation and hearsay are high, but I want to caution everyone by saying we will only know something after the meetings, which start Aug 27. After AA meets with the Association at AA HQ, there will be a follow-up meeting with the negotiation team to share with us what, if anything, was offered or discussed.
OSM and MSP Pay Rates:
I, along with Rollie Reaves, Jay Potter, and Jason Best, have been researching and preparing data for conversations regarding OSM and MSP pay rates. Those classifications took the same percentage pay cuts many years ago but have not increased with the exact percentages as other classifications. There are reasons that happened at the time, but we are doing everything we can to bring them back in line. I heard the conversation from the floor that suggested that the OSM classification should be eliminated and everyone should be placed on the transfer list to upgrade to an unlicensed mechanic position. There has been a long-standing rumor that Ex TWU Local Presidents, in previous negotiations, sat at the table and proposed to AA to get OSM’s unlicensed mechanic pay rates. I have asked several of them if that was true. Had they ever presented that proposal in past negotiations with AA? So far, the answer has been no because the company would have outsourced that work like they intended to do in 1995. Past and present, DWH and Tulsa Union leaders have continued to fight to keep as much OSM/MSP work as possible. They are great jobs that can provide a pathway to a mechanic position. That said, we must use factual data on all classifications to justify what we ask for at the table. Rollie set up a phone call for Jay and I to talk with the Association Economist to help him prepare us for those meetings with AA. Others have posted pay and medical comparison charts. Still, it will be Economist Rich Pantoja who will prepare and provide the charts that both parties to the Association will agree to use on your behalf to get you the best annual package for the work you do. The packages include not only pay but also 401k, health/ life insurance, and earned time away from work.
Surveillance:
Many cameras have been installed on the base, some in break rooms. Fac MX Chairman Jim Holt and 514 IT Director Allan Ball are working to build an access point on the 514 website that will show you where every camera is located.
Town Hall
I was informed that Ed Sangricco will hold town hall meetings the week of August 26. I would typically like to attend and participate, but Jay and I will be in Dallas that week for negotiation talks.
Take care,
Dale Danker
Vice President:
Grievance Report
- We have a total of 1364 open grievances.
- We settled 55 and withdrew 94.
- We have 4 instances of ET.AL`s for a total of 39 grievances.
- We have two discharges.
The GRB this month will only be hearing discharges.
We continue to work on grievances with our goal of working on current grievances only.
The company has interviewed for an aircraft cleaner hiring pool. There is no date on when they will be hiring. It will be on an as-needed basis.
Labor Day is Sep 2, 2024. You have until August 26th to select how you would like to be coded.
Chairman of Maintenance:
FLOC
The FLOC will have a meeting every two weeks with the event committee to work on the adult party, bikes for kids, and the trunk or treat
SAFETY
Please check and double-check to make sure the equipment you are using is up-to-date and safe before you start your job assignment.
A/P license
I’ve had several calls inquiring about getting signed off as an AMT. If you want to check into this option, FAST TRACK in OKC is very helpful
Security guards
Security is writing tickets for employees parking over the lines.
Weekly work:
- Grievance
- Shift betterment
- Grievance meetings with management
- Comms Meetings with Management
- Safety issues
- Pay issues
- Insurance pay issues
- Termination/ New Hire release
It has been brought to our attention that the crew bids in Hangars 5 and 6 are less than what is posted. We are currently working on this issue.
Joe Brown
(918) 284-9666
JBrown@twumail.org
Executive Board Members at Large:
George Albano:
- Attended several 32Js for attendance – All for level 3.
- Grievances – Working on new & old grievances. Settled several this month
- Attended the monthly benefits meeting at headquarters.
- Workman’s Comp – Direction from Sedgewick to get the person to the correct facility. Injuries are up system wide. The return-to-work specialist should call the team members to get them back to work. The company will start pushing the Work Strategies program to the employees.
- The company is still working on a date for Annual Enrollment.
- Retirement – 1707 pensions commenced through July, 571 were TWU.
- There have been 1626 deaths through July; 134 were active employees.
- The company will start Fedexing the Survivor packets.
- RHRA – 292 elected this year. AA has funded over 3 million dollars this year.
- 401k – Sep 23-27 is financial wellness week, there will be several webinars on retirement readiness.
- The Tulsa roadshow will be on Oct 31st from 5:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Tracy & I met with representatives from National Group Protection. We reviewed the policies offered & the costs will remain the same for 2025.
- Attended Cleaner interviews at Tulsa Tech Owasso.
- Attended several Crew Chief interviews this month.
George Albano
918-378-1947
GAlbano@twumail.org
- Continue working in grievance office and walking the base
- Continue working on new and old grievances
- Had a couple of 32j on attendance
- Settled a couple of grievances
- Meeting with management on grievances waiting on answers
- September blood drive starts 9/16 through 9/24 we will be serving hamburgers
- Marla,Joe,Tracy,George & myself did new hire interviews for cleaners at Tulsa Tec this week.
- I would like to wish Steve Sharum Crew Chief hanger 1&2 & Dwayne Fowler QEC Happy Retirement. They will be retiring at the end of the month.
- If you know of someone retiring please contact your E-Board or a Union Rep to receive their retirement gifts.
Gene
918-640-2097
GChapin@twumail.org
Tracy Hardin:
There are two important dates coming up.
August 27th: Election Day for Tulsa Mayor and Commissioner District 2
September 2nd: Labor Day!!
We are still finalizing the future benefits season. As of now there are not any changes on the Union sponsored benefits. American Airlines is still holding their information close to their chest. When we know, you will know.
I want to thank everyone that came out last Saturday and helped the United Way kick off their 2025 Campaign and raised $100,000.
Tracy
(918) 409-5962
THardin@twumail.org
Don McCormick:
Grievances – 269 open
- Increase with 28 Line work Pay Grievances
- August – Resolved 49 With 35 paid and 14 W/D
- Hgr 1/2/3 35 resolved 25 paid and 10 W/D Nov. 2020 grievance
- Hgr 5/6 14 resolved with 10 paid and 4 W/D
Met with Labor on pre-GRB grievances.
HGR 5/6
- Conducted 6 CC interviews for Generals
- Working Re-Bid issues
- Safety issues Landing gear pins
Welfare and Entertainment Committee w/FLOC
- Adult Party Nov 2nd, Hardrock Casino, Registration to open next week
- Operation Bikes for Kids, Dec 11th Delivery, Donations will commence Labor day week
- Trunk or Treat with FLOC, October 19th preparation for the event the next few weeks
- Tulsa Drillers Baseball – Last Home game stand of the year… Sept 3-8th
Don
(918) 378-582
DMcCormick@twumail.org
Daron Morgan:
- Continue covering the grievance office daily
- Continue working new and old grievances
- We are still seeing a lot of new CC Known Outage grievances
- My next meeting with the CRO Leadership will be on Tuesday August 27th
- I have sat in multiple 32J’s this week
- Our Next Union Membership Meetings will be on Monday August 26th
- 07:15 A.M.
- 11:45 A.M.
- 03:45 P.M.
PARKING LOT SAFETY:
We have been having an issue with vendors leaving cars unattended in the North parking lot, and then moving them as parking spots become available. This issue has been addressed with safety and security and it should not be happening now. If it is happening in other areas, please let us know ASAP.
When you use the “My time” reason code MISCELLANEOUS, it will automatically generate a UTO
WELFARE AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE:
We are continuing to meet and plan the upcoming Adult Party at the Hard Rock on Nov 2nd. On Thursday , we will have a joint committee meeting with the FLOC Committee for the Upcoming Labor Day Parade, TRUNK OR TREAT, AND The Bikes for Kids.
Daron
918-402-0089
DMorgan@twumail.org
Jay Potter:
Scope – Base Outsourcing Report, August 23, 2024
In-house Base Maintenance – Four (4) Stations
- 25 Aircraft
- 10 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, or EIS).
- CTO – Charlotte, NC
- A319 – 2
- A321 – 2
- DWH – Dallas, TX
- B737NG – 2
- B777 – 1
- B787 – 2
- PTO -Pittsburgh, PA
- A320 – 1 (1-C11)
- A321 – 3 (2-C11)
- TLE – Tulsa, OK
- A319 – 1
- B737MX – 1 (1-MBV02)
- B737NG – 9 (3- MBV04, 3-MBV08)
- B777 – 1
- CTO – Charlotte, NC
Outsourced Base Maintenance – Six (6) Stations
- 30 aircraft.
- 26 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, S, or EIS).
- BFM_VT MAE, Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Mobile, AL – 3 Aircraft
- A319 – 2 (2 – 3S)
- A320 – 1 (1 – 3S)
- GSO_HAECO, Greensboro, NC – 1 Aircraft
- B737NG – 1
- INT -_NSA North State Aviation, Winston/Salem, NC – 1 Aircraft
- A321 – 1 (1 – C11)
- SLO_Aeroman, El Salvador – 16 Aircraft
- A319 – 7 (7 – 4S)
- A320 – 3 (2 – 4S, 1 – 3S)
- A321 – 5 (1 – C11, 3 – 4S, 1 – 2S)
- B777 – 1 (1 – MBV09)
- STA_VT San Antonio Aerospace, San Antonio, TX – 3 Aircraft
- A321 – 1
- B737NG – 1
- B787 – 1 (1-CC03)
- VQQ _Flightstar, Jacksonville, FL – 6 Aircraft
- B737MX – 3 (3 – MBV02)
- B737NG – 3 (1 – MBV03, 1 – MBV05)
- BFM_VT MAE, Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Mobile, AL – 3 Aircraft
- 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
| August 23, 2024 | January 23, 2020 | VARIANCE | |||||
| TCC | 68 | TCC | 79 | TCC | -11 | ||
| CC AMT | 262 | CC AMT | 245 | CC AMT | 17 | ||
| AMT | 2301 | AMT | 2681 | AMT | -380 | ||
| OSM | 435 | OSM | 425 | OSM | 10 | ||
| INSP | 244 | INSP | 263 | INSP | -19 | ||
| CC CL | 16 | CC CL | 16 | CC CL | 0 | ||
| CL | 172 | CL | 130 | CL | 42 | ||
| TOTAL | 3498 | TOTAL | 3839 | TOTAL | -341 | ||
Hiring
- For available vacancies in Tech Ops, check jobs.aa.com.
Negotiations
- The Association is scheduled to meet with the Company on August 27-28, 2024 to discuss an economic extension to our current CBA. We know the speculation on the floor is just that, speculation. When we receive the details, we will put it out. The International has said they don’t believe this extension would be greater than two (2) years.
- Have a great week,
Jay
(918) 845-8059
JPotter@twumail.org
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Brother Leslie Gammons
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brother Leslie Keith Gammons who passed away on August 19, 2024, at the age of 68. Leslie started working with us here at American Airlines in 1988 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Gammons family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for Leslie Keith Gammons Leslie …
The Passing of Retired Sister Beverly Love
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Sister Beverly Love on August 17th, 2024. Beverly started working with us here at American Airlines in 1989 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2013. Please keep the Love family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were …