Year End Review from President Dale Danker
I hope everyone enjoyed some time off with family and friends over the holidays. It is disappointing that in Negotiations the importance of Base closure was not taken seriously by the union leadership. In secrecy they negotiated parts of this contract that are negatively impacting those in Tulsa. I know one if our own International Reps made the statement that his guys never liked base closure so he didn’t present it, others heard him say it.
2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
The MLK Day Parade Float will be staged at the corner of N. Detroit Ave. and John Hope Franklin Blvd north of downtown Tulsa. TWU 514 is a sponsor of the float and will participate with the float in the parade. The Parade Celebration will start at 11am on January 17th. Come out early and show you Love and Support for what Dr. King has done for labor and humanity.
For more information contact 514 member: Lucretia Jackson 918-406-9243
The ADA vs. HIPAA: Medical Information Confidentiality
We would like for you all to read up on the ADA and HIPAA rules as we have found many use them out of context. Remember we are not lawyers.
Most people know of HIPAA for its privacy rule. However, what most people (and perhaps most attorneys) do not know is that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) also possesses a privacy rule that protects employee medical information.
Prescription Drug Service
Our new prescription drugs service is Caremark -CVS, if you have not received your card in the mail Call The Caremark -CVS Customer Care Representative at 844-758-0767 and let them know ASAP.
If you experience issues with having previous scripts filled, those questions can be answered at that number also.
Rebid:
You should have received your bid sheets Monday, January 10, 2022. Be sure to get them turned back in by January 17, 2022. The rotation will start February 7, 2022. This will be a short rotation due to the delay. We will be back on schedule in May.
Union Benefits
You should have gone in to adjust payments if you have Union sponsored benefits. If you have not done so, please contact:
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- Terry Buck
- Tracy Hardin
- Marla Johnson
- Scott Chisum
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Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King day is January 17th. Most areas will be off. Check with your management to make sure.
Phone Numbers that might help:
AA Help Line: 1-800-447-2000
Benefits & Resource: 1-888-860-6178
MetLife: 1-888-533-6287 (Option #2)
Surgery Plus
By now many of you should have received a letter in the mail to your homes that has information on Surgery Plus. It should contain cards and an explanation of the benefits. This is part of your American Airlines benefits package.