Vice President:
I participated in the FACES (Female AMT’s Connecting for Empowerment and Support) event at headquarters this week. It’s a great opportunity to network with women from around the system. I encourage all women to take the opportunity to participate in the future.
The grievance committee continues to work on grievances. Work with the Union Stewards in your area if you have questions.
Benefit counselors will be available to assist with enrollment starting Monday the 16th. They will be in hangars 3 & 4 upstairs near the town hall room.
Condolences to Dale Danker and family for the loss of his father George.
We do not have any service information at this time.
Chairman of Maintenance:
- We learned this week that the Wheel and Brake Center had two wheel cleaning machines that were in need of repair, they are back up and running however it has caused a delay. To help catch up, they plan to send some to a wash area on the base so other OSMs can assist.
- The engine shop is going to add 12-14 engines . They will be adding around 140 AMT positions and a mix of work group positions, if you are interested please watch the transfer list and apply.
- AA is currently hiring AMT and Cleaners , if you would like to recommend someone there is a link on jet net to do so.
- Please be mindful that there are many areas of construction around the base including the ramp. Please be aware of your surroundings and follow the guidance signs as posted.
Joe Brown
918-284-9666
Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:
- We have 120 open grievances. I continue to work with management weekly on grievances.
- MLS headcount is 479. We have 18 on LOA
- Job postings this weekend. MLS openings in CAM, TLO, Issuing, 5 & 6, Receiving, and 1,2 &3. CDL driver position in CRC. Must have CDL when bidding, state laws have changed. Crew Chief in Shipping.
- 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.
- The Welfare and Entertainment committee will be meeting weekly to finalize details on our Adult party.
- If you have any contract suggestions please go to the website.
- The company is in the process of doing a realignment in WBC, Issuing and CMV/LIC bid areas.
- Holidays left this year: Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
B.J. Rackers
918-346-8918
bjracker@twumail.org
Chairman of Facilities Maintenance:
We continue working on grievances, this is a huge undertaking that takes a lot of time to research and process but rest assured the task is being addressed.
We also continue to attend the supervisor meetings with tech crew chiefs and management there is a lot of useful information harvested from these conversations.
Help is not only appreciated it is desperately needed we need safety auditors, chemical auditors and union representatives in nearly every area, that will not only volunteer but will get engaged, a union is just that, “The action or fact of joining or being joined” We aren’t anything without you.
Heads up we are hiring keep eyes on the bids and transfer list in the upcoming weeks.
For questions or comments feel free to call or text me.
Jim Holt
(918)378-2079
Executive Board Members at Large:
George Albano:
I’ve been in Florida this week with the benefit counselors for training.
The counselors will be available on Base starting at 4:00am to 6:00pm on Monday. They will be in the Hangar 3 & 4 HOC room next to the town hall. We plan on going to the offsites the 2nd week.
Please look at your current benefits to see what you’re enrolled in.
Please keep the Danker & Williams families in your prayers.
George Albano: 918-378-1947
Gene Chapin:
- Working grievance office starting 5:00 am.
- Attending 32J for attendance.
- Working grievances one field trip bypass paid.
- As always if I’m not in grievance office I’m on the floor.
- Condolences to Dale Danker for the loss of his father.
Gene Chapin
918-640-2097
gchapin@twumail.org
Tracy Hardin:
The Benefits Bucket:
Myself and George are gearing up for this year’s annual enrollment. There are not very many changes in policies and coverage. I strongly encourage everyone to log into Jetnet and review your benefit coverage in case you missed something last year. Remember to save your selections and submit so that you get an email confirmation sent to you. There will be insurance counselors available again this year to answer questions you may have located in hangar 3&4 HOC and at the hall by appointment.
Grievances and 32J:
Continue working as normal. I want to thank the shop stewards that have provided more evidence to make the cases stronger. Remember to file yor grievance within time limits.
AFL-CIO: In Case You Didn’t Know
Nearly 113 years after the tragedy, the long-awaited public memorial to the victims and legacy of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was dedicated at the site of the historic fire in New York City. This tragedy shined the spotlight on worker safety, child labor laws, and sweat shops. For more about the factory fire and the memorial visit:
www.rememberthetrianglefire.org
Don McCormick:
Hgr 5/6
- Continue meeting with Management on issues and future plans.
Grievances
- Continue working pre and post contract grievances.
- Sick point issuance
- The Arbitration afforded the company the right to issue a “point” for each occurrence.
- (Only exception so far is a Positive test for Covid administered by a DR.)
- The Arbitration afforded the company the right to issue a “point” for each occurrence.
The only grievance we have been filling out on Sick Day is for the company Issuing a Level Advisory on Attendance when you “Have a Dr’s Note” If this has occurred please get with your Union Steward.
Community Service
- Trunk or Treat – October 21st at the Union Hall from 6-9PM. Please come by and bring your kids and grandchildren. There will be inflatables and Treats.
- Veterans Day Parade – November 10th, Downtown Tulsa. We are looking for Volunteers to join the parade route and pass out candy. Please contact me if you’re interested in honoring the veterans on this Holiday.
- Operation Bikes for Kids – The local is accepting donations and new bikes to go along with the ones we will be purchasing. The goal is to deliver over 75 bikes to the organization on December 8th. The bikes will then be distributed to the Salvation Army, Toys For Tots, Family Children Services and others.
Welfare and Entertainment
- TWU Adult Party – Hard Rock Casino – November 18th. Registration is open and will be closed the first week of November. Upon registration you will get an email with a link for discounted rooms (while supplies last). There will be music, food, drinks, door prizes, and Silent Auction Items. We have been actively soliciting area businesses for donations. The Silent Auction proceeds will benefit the following organizations:
- Folds of Honor
- United Way
- John 3:16
- Oklahoma Red Cross
- Operation bikes for Kids
- Tulsa Ice Oilers Season kicks off October 28th at home. Tickets will be available to pick up starting October 23rd at the TWU Union Hall offices on Pine and the Grievance Office. STARTING OCT 23rd.
Daron Morgan:
- Working the Grievance office daily
- Continued working and prepping grievances
- Sat in on a couple 32J Attendance hearings
- Attended a bi-weekly grievance review meeting with CRO Leaders. We normally meet every other Tuesday, but our next meeting will be on Friday October 27th.
- If you need a password reset to login to our Local 514 website, please reach out to us.
- Parking Lot safety- We had an auto/ pedestrian close call earlier this week in the parking lot. Thankfully, that’s all that it was. As always, we want everyone arriving safe, and going home safe as well.
Daron
918-402-0089
dmorgan@twumail.org
Jay Potter:
Base Outsourcing Committee
- Today we have 26 aircraft at our 4 In-house Maintenance Bases (CTO, PIT, DWH, and TULE).
- 8 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV or C11).
- The HMP vendors have 31 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) 845-8059 or jpotter@twumail.org. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Tulsa Aviation Maintenance Group (AMG) Headcount
| October 13, 2023 | January 23, 2020 | VARIANCE | |||||
| TCC | 68 | TCC | 79 | TCC | -11 | ||
| CC AMT | 260 | CC AMT | 245 | CC AMT | 15 | ||
| AMT | 2135 | AMT | 2681 | AMT | -546 | ||
| OSM | 412 | OSM | 425 | OSM | -13 | ||
| INSP | 232 | INSP | 263 | INSP | -31 | ||
| CC CL | 15 | CC CL | 16 | CC CL | -1 | ||
| CL | 145 | CL | 130 | CL | 15 | ||
| TOTAL | 3267 | TOTAL | 3839 | TOTAL | -572 | ||
Negotiations
- If you see the Survey/Negotiation stickers on base, use the QR Codes to input detailed ideas or take the survey.
Hope everyone has a great day,
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
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