President:
Met with TWU M&R/MLS/MCT/MTS Negotiation Committee.
Took calls from members off the floor.
Worked with 514 Officers on internal office issues.
I will travel to Ft Lauderdale next week for a TWU International meeting.
Vice President:
The Officers continue to work the grievances old and new. As of Monday, September 18th, we have 1538 open grievances.
The GRB last month was reasonably successful. We have one termination returning to work, and all the Holiday grievances on file were resolved.
The benefits committee attended a meeting in Charleston to review changes in both Company and Union policies.
Membership Meeting are Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:15 am, 11:45 am, and 3:45 pm.
Chairman of Maintenance:
Work around the base
* Continue meeting with managers and directors in all areas.
* Addressing safety issues in all areas. There has been a recent spike in injuries; please use PPE where required.
* Cam construction continues. Please use the posted Detour.
Field trip
- When being proffered for a field trip, ask for a precise start time so you know when your field trip pay will start and what time you need to report to work.
FLOC Meeting
- We will host a trunk or treat at the union hall on October 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to hand out candy. Please get in touch with me if you’re interested in helping.
Work Experience Review (WER)
- If you need help, please get in touch with us.
I attended the Base Businesses Review in Charlotte on Wednesday. The meeting was 3 hours, and there was a lot of good info on how we are performing as a company.
Joe Brown 918-284-9666
Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:
- I continue to work on grievances with management. We currently have 114 open.
- MLS headcount is 485. We have 17 on LOA
- The Entertainment & Welfare Committee had meetings this week to go over The Hard Rock Casino Night.
- Working with Vendors for Donations.
- Please register for The Hard Rock Casino Night. It’s November 18th. You will get a confirmation email after you register with a Link if you would like to reserve a room.
- If you have any contract suggestions please go to the website.
- No Job postings this weekend.
- Holidays left this year: Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
B.J. Rackers 918-346-8918
bjracker@twumail.org
Executive Board Members at Large:
George Albano:
We are seeking volunteers to work the Northeastern OK Labor Council booth on October 8TH of the Tulsa State Fair. Shifts will be approximately 2-3 hrs. Please contact George Albano or Don McCormick.
George Albano 918-378-1947
Tracy Hardin:
There has been a new director for the Civil, Human, and Women’s Rights Committee assigned to the AFL-CIO. Danielle Noel began in the position on September 18th. She came over from the press secretary position.
On September 27th at 7pm, there will be a video presentation on union organizing presented by the AFL-CIO. To watch just log onto: go.aflcio.org/org-how-to
Don McCormick:
HGR 5/6
- Continued meeting with Hgr 5/6 management.
- Walking the floor and assisting the membership in safety and other issues.
- Attended several 32J meetings for attendance. Get FMLA if possible.
- 2nd 737-line started September 6th on Dock 5C.
- 787 and 777 OSV checks being brought into Hgr 6.
- Shift Betterment for 1 CC, 13 AMT’s, and 4 Avionics AMT’s
- Conducted 4 CC interviews for 1 opening.
Grievances
- Continue to work Pre-Contract and Post Contract Grievances.
- Working out of Grievance office most days. X3213
Welfare and Entertainment
- November 18th – TWU Adult Party at the Hardrock. Registration now open. Go to the TWU514 website to register.
- Working on donations and planning for the Adult Party.
Tulsa State Fair
- Volunteers needed for working the Labor Council Booth for opening day Thursday September 28th and volunteers especially needed for the final day Sunday October 8th. Small volunteer sessions around 2 hours each. Contact George Albano or Don McCormick for info.
Daron Morgan:
This week, I started going over grievances in my bucket. As I am reviewing them, I am contacting the stewards that wrote them for as much information as I can get, so I can start moving forward with them. If you see that I am assigned to your grievance, feel free to reach out to me. Have a safe and fun weekend, and I hope to see you all at the Membership Meeting on Monday.
Daron
918-402-0089
DMorgan@twumail.org
Jay Potter:
Base Outsourcing Committee
- Today we have 24 aircraft at our 4 In-house Maintenance Bases (CTO, PIT, DWH, and TULE).
- 6 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV or C11).
- The HMP vendors have 30 aircraft.
- 28 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, C11 or S).
- If you have questions regarding Contractual Scope Language, you can reach me at (918) 845-8045 or Jpotter@twumail.org. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Tulsa Aviation Maintenance Group (AMG) Headcount
| September 22, 2023 | January 23, 2020 | VARIANCE | |||||
| TCC | 68 | TCC | 79 | TCC | -11 | ||
| CC AMT | 260 | CC AMT | 245 | CC AMT | 15 | ||
| AMT | 2131 | AMT | 2681 | AMT | -550 | ||
| OSM | 412 | OSM | 425 | OSM | -13 | ||
| INSP | 231 | INSP | 263 | INSP | -32 | ||
| CC CL | 15 | CC CL | 16 | CC CL | -1 | ||
| CL | 142 | CL | 130 | CL | 12 | ||
| TOTAL | 3259 | TOTAL | 3839 | TOTAL | -580 | ||
Negotiations
- Use the Survey/Negotiation stickers on the base, they have QR Codes on them to input detailed ideas or take a survey.
Hope everyone has a great day,
Jay
SEPTEMBER 2023 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Monday, September 25, 2023
TIME:
- 7:15 AM
- 11:45 AM
- 3:45 PM
Place:
- TWU Hall
11929 East Pine Street, Tulsa, OK 74116
Agenda:
- Regular Order of Business
- Vote on Motion 2307-0-02 Bylaw Change