Vice President:
Next week, all the Officers and convention delegates will be attending the 27th TWU International Convention.
There will be executive stewards covering the grievance office to assist you with any issues. The phone number is (539) 283-6500.
Chairman of maintenance:
Non-Rev Travel
- Do not use your flight privileges within 24 hours of calling in sick. Doing so may result in the suspension or permanent loss of your travel privileges.
- Make sure that anyone using your flight benefits understands that any issues or misuse (including inappropriate behavior) can impact your privileges.
- If your flight privileges are suspended, your field trip privileges will also be suspended.
Weekly Meetings with Management
- Grievance meetings/comms
Work Experience Review (WER)
- If you have any questions about your WER, please ask before submitting any documents. We’re here to help clarify anything you’re unsure about.
Safety Updates
- Bump caps and safety glasses are now mandatory in designated areas.
- A new, more comfortable cut cap is now available in the tool room and is approved for use.
Joe Brown
(918) 284-9666
JBrown@twumail.org
Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:
Headcount:
- 486 MLS on base with 17 on LOA
- Budgeted headcount 2025 is 469
- Shops still with open vacancies; 022S (3), 031S (2), 034S (3)
- Shop 032S is over by 5
Grievances:
- 11 open grievances, 180 resolved this year
- Over $15,000 has been paid out in 2025 for grievances to MLS
Welfare & Entertainment:
- A meeting was held to finalize Trunk or Treat and also discuss our Adult party in November.
Cellphones:
- Please watch your cellphone usage. Management has contacted me to discuss this issue with the people. They are starting to do Coach & Discussions.
Turnstiles:
- We have had people terminated and put on Levels for being outside the gate. Please watch your times. There are cameras pointed at every turnstile.
32J’s:
- If you get called in for a 32J make sure you have representation. If you don’t we have no record of what the investigation was about and therefore, it makes it difficult to write a grievance if you are disciplined.
B.J. Rackers
(918) 346-8918
bjracker@twumail.org
Chairman of Facilities Maintenance:
I went to the quarterly meeting in Dallas this week and every time I go to this meeting, I speak up for our facilities and GSE group here in Tulsa when the company representatives are present, even though our direct leaders are here in Tulsa, I do this because I want ALL of our leaders to know the value of having a fully staffed FMG, GSE department on site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. I also showcase the damage caused by contractors that have no obligations to our company other than a paycheck, with that said the biggest thing I got out of the companies presentation was that they are currently working on posting 3 system GSE TCC’s, the union and company have agreed on language that best reflects these positions, I will keep you updated on these positions.
We have several positions in our group here in Tulsa that will be posting soon. I will try and keep you updated as I find out.
Language in our CBA is my priority. I have been discussing the issues that are currently a problem with our local and international unions in an effort to change them.
- Budgeted headcount 316
- Current headcount 315
- Headcount on LOA 7
- Actual Headcount 308
As always, feel free to contact me anytime.
Jim Holt
(918) 378-2079
JHolt@twumail.org
Executive Board Members at Large:
George Albano:
Grievances
Daron and I met with the Senior Manager of hangars 1, 2, and 3 on Wednesday. It was a very productive meeting. I discussed nine grievances, of which two will be paid, one will be withdrawn, and six will move forward. Ten grievances from the previous meeting and the GRB will also be paid.
EAP
George Albano
918-378-1947
GAlbano@twumail.org
Gene Chapin:
- Continue covering the midnight shift on base at 5:00 am.
- Continue working in the grievance office and walking the base daily.
- Attended 32J’s at the admin for attendance.
- No grievance meeting with management this week.
- Facilities maintenance, Billy Ridge, is retiring today. We wish him well
- Please let an Officer or union rep know of any retirements to receive their Bible and Watch.
- Blood drive starts Monday, September 15, through September 23. Please donate if you can. We will be serving hamburgers.
Gene
918-640-2097
GChapin@twumail.org
Linda Dill:
Grievances
Resolved 2 and 2 open meeting with the company next week to discuss the two that are open. Thank you to the Shop Stewards helping on these, for all the work you have done.
TWUWWC
Alzheimer’s Walk coming up on 9/20/2025 – plenty of time to register and walk with us!
Non-Rev Travel
Be SURE to read Joe Brown’s update on non-rev travel and the company policy. Be respectful when you travel, and anyone that travels on your name, you are held accountable for.
Planners
Will be walking around the week after next to meet the Planners (TWU/IAM).
TWU Convention
Thank you for choosing me as one of the delegates to represent TWU514 members at our upcoming convention next week.
Linda
(918) 954-4709
LDill@twumail.org
Tracy Hardin:
AERO:
The first GE90 Engine work that was performed by GE Tech Ops was supposed to be shadowed by our mechanics. A few of the Tech Crew Chiefs spent limited time observing, but other work made it difficult for others to be involved. The plan is to better schedule more involvement for the Tulsa mechanics going forward.
BENEFITS:
Flu shots are becoming available.
It’s Better In A Union
Tracy
(918) 409-5962
THardin@twumail.org
Don McCormick:
GRIEVANCES – Resolved 211 YTD
- July – Resolved 25 with 9 paid, 1 disciplinary action reduced, and 15 W/D
- August – Resolved 37 with 25 Paid 12 W/D
- September – Resolved 6 with 4 paid and 2 W/D
211 Total Grievances
- 56 Active Grievances FT, OT bypasses
- 78 Known Outage (Awaiting Arbitration)
- 52 Shift Swap (2018/2019, Awaiting Arbitration)
- 20 Qualifications (Awaiting Arbitration)
- 2 Termination
- 3 Pre JCBA
John Hollihan is working with me to clear up the backlog of grievances.
We will be meeting again on September 24th to resolve the next batch.
TWU Convention – As a reminder, the TWU Local 514 E-Board will be at the international convention next week for Education, Convention voting, and Pro Labor issues. Please reach out to the Executive Stewards if you need anything urgent.
Welfare and Entertainment
- Tulsa Drillers Baseball – Last homestand September 9th-14th.. This is the last homestand before the playoffs.
- Tulsa Oilers Hockey – Starts October 24th
- Tickets available at the Union Hall M-F 7 am-11 am and 12 pm-4 pm
- Trunk or Treat will be on October 18th, 6-8 PM at the Union Hall.
- The TWU Local 514 Adult Party will be on November 22 at the Hard Rock Casino.
Don
(918) 378-5823
DMcCormick@twumail.org
Daron Morgan:
- Continue covering the grievance office daily
- Continue working on grievances
- We are starting to receive settlement letters for grievances from previous GRBs. As we receive them, we are closing those grievances out.
- Wednesday, George and I had a successful grievance meeting with the HGR 1,2, &3 Leadership. We got 12 resolved (paid), 6 moving forward to the GRB, and 3 more pending pay letters. As the grievants are paid, we will close those out.
- I currently have 165 open grievances. 64 Known CC Outage, 45 Quals, 20 pre-jcba. Those 3 buckets add up to 129 leaving me 36 grievances. There has been a monetary settlement reached on some of the Qualifications grievances.
- Last week, I attended the Annual Summer Benefits Conference.
- Sunday, I will be traveling to Las Vegas for the Transport Workers International Convention as a Convention Delegate. I will have my phone on. If you call or text, and I don’t immediately answer, I will get back to you.
- Wednesday we had a Joint Welfare and Entertainment/FLOC Committee meeting. We Discussed the upcoming Trunk or Treat on October 18th, and the Adult Party at the Hard Rock on Nov 22, 2025.
- The Tulsa Drillers’ final Home Baseball Games are September 12, 13th, and 14th.
- The Tulsa Oilers Hockey’s 1st Home game will be held on October 24th, 2025
Daron
918-402-0089
DMorgan@twumail.org
Jay Potter:
Scope – Base Outsourcing Report, Sep 12, 2025
In-house Base Maintenance – Four (4) Stations
- 32Aircraft
- 1 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, or EIS).
- CTO – Charlotte, NC
- A319 – 1 (1 – GDAFR)
- A320 – 2 (1 – TAURUS MO, 1 – BELFAIR)
- A321 – 2 (1 – C11, 1 – GDAFR)
- DWH – Dallas, TX
- A321 – 1 (1 – GDAFR)
- B737NG – 3 (2 – ST07, 1 – CORRSN RPRS)
- B777 – 1 (1 – OSR)
- B787 – 2 (1 – EIS ACCEPTANCE, 1 – OSR)
- PTO -Pittsburgh, PA
- A319 – 2 (2 – WSC INSP)
- A321 – 2 (1 – 2S, 1 – TAURUS MOD)
- TLE – Tulsa, OK
- B737MX – 2 (2 – DMG)
- B737NG – 10 (3 – MBV04, 1 – MBV05, 3 – MBV08, 1 – ST07, 2 – DMG)
- B777 – 2 (1 – CORRSN, 1 – DELAM)
- B787 – 2 (1 – CC01, 1 – OSR)
- CTO – Charlotte, NC
Outsourced Base Maintenance – Three (3) Stations
- 27 Aircraft.
- 25 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, S, or EIS)
- HKG_HAECO_Hong Kong – 1
- B777 – 1 (1 – MBV04)
- SLO_Aeroman, El Salvador – 20 Aircraft
- A319 – 7 (1 – 2S, 6 – 4S)
- A320 – 3 (3 – 4S)
- A321 – 7 (3 – 2S, 4 – 4S)
- B777 – 3 (2 – MBV09, 1 – MBV10)
- VQQ_Flightstar, Jacksonville, FL – 6 Aircraft
- A319 – 1 (GEAR)
- A321 – 1 (1 – 1S)
- B737NG – 4 (1 – MBV03, 2 – MBV05, 1 – ST07))
- HKG_HAECO_Hong Kong – 1
- 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
| September 12, 2025 | January 23, 2020 | VAR | |||||
| TCC | 72 | TCC | 79 | TCC | -7 | ||
| CC AMT | 275 | CC AMT | 245 | CC AMT | 30 | ||
| AMT | 2391 | AMT | 2681 | AMT | -290 | ||
| OSM | 472 | OSM | 425 | OSM | 47 | ||
| INSP | 246 | INSP | 263 | INSP | -17 | ||
| CC CL | 17 | CC CL | 16 | CC CL | 1 | ||
| CL | 129 | CL | 130 | CL | -1 | ||
| TOTAL | 3602 | TOTAL | 3839 | TOTAL | -237 | ||
Operations Maintenance Group in Tulsa
- Senior Aircraft Maintenance Planner: 16
- Aircraft Maintenance Planner: 80
- Senior Tech Doc Specialist: 1
- Senior Quality Assurance Auditor: 1
- Quality Assurance Auditor: 10
Hiring
- For available vacancies in Tech Ops, check jobs.aa.com.
Retirement Committee – Jay Potter, George Albano & Jason Best
- Local 514 website (twu514.org) offers:
- Retirement Resources
- Presentation from the Retirement Seminar
- Retirement checklist
- Jetnet (jetnet.aa.com/sites/team-member-services/knowledgebase/135942/retirement) has Retirement Resources:
- Go to “Resources” at the top of the page.
- Under “Information and Help,” click “Team Member Services.”
- Scroll down and click “Retirement” for links on:
- Retirement eligibility
- How to access retirement income
- Retirement gift selection
- How to stay connected with American
- Retirement benefits and privileges
- Travel privileges for retirees
- Retirement Gift FAQ
- Signing up for an electronic W-2
- Fidelity has a dedicated phone number for AA employees: (800) 354-3412
- Fidelity offers free Medicare Advisors to answer questions:
- Call (833) 886-0033 to schedule an appointment.
- Schedule an appointment at medicare.fidelity.com (an excellent resource for Medicare information).
Retirements / New Hires
- Retirements YTD: 84
- New Hires YTD: 97
Other Activities
- Worked Grievance Office
- Working Grievances
- Tracking Scope
- Tracking Headcount
- Assisted several members with Retirement
- Attended 32.J.’s
- Attended one Special Hearing
Jay
(918) 845-8059
JPotter@twumail.org
Article 9, Filling of Vacancies September 9, 2025
With the implementation of the JCBA extension and in awarding transfers for certain positions, we have seen an issue that the parties did not intend to happen.
Passages
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