Vice President:
TWU hosted the TWU Working Women’s Committee International meeting this week. There were women from all over the country who came to learn and grow. We discussed work ergonomics, public speaking, Alzheimer’s, and how it affects women. We also learned about the Native American culture and history.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Go into Jetnet and select how you would like to take the two days.
Chairman of Maintenance:
Meetings with directors and supervisors to discuss grievances
Working on WER and job bid issues
Construction- please be aware of all moving vehicles along with walking detours signs.
We are working on gathering info for all the movement that is coming to Tulsa in the near future.
Joe Brown
918-284-9666
Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:
- We currently have 122 open grievances.
- 479 MLS with 16 on LOA
- If you know anyone wanting to be a MLS please have them apply now. www.jobs.aa.com Click Careers and scroll down to Tech Ops & Maintenance. Job posting will be up till 11/10/23.
- The two new supervisors will be placed in the Tulsa warehouse. Supervisors will be moved around.
- Training: Make sure you get your training completed. If you have overdue training, please get it done. Management will be giving Coach & Discussions.
- Please register for The Hard Rock Casino Night. It’s November 18th. The window to register will be closing this weekend. You will get a confirmation email after you register with a Link if you would like to reserve a room. Rooms are going fast.
- Holidays: Window is open to make your selection for Thanksgiving.
- No job postings this weekend.
B.J. Rackers
918-346-8918
bjracker@twumail.org
Chairman of Facilities Maintenance:
The Facilities Group has new construction across the Tulsa base and system, which is great news for everyone; after more than 12 years, AA has finally added headcount to our group’s budget (Tulsa FMG ), and although this addition is not nearly enough to keep up with existing demand, much less the demands of new equipment, it is a step in the right direction, rest assured your union is actively seeking ways to increase even the new budgeted headcount.
Volunteers are still needed as union representatives and in your shops in safety and chemical coordinators. Don’t be afraid to step up and help, please.
- Budgeted headcount 316
- Current headcount 310
- Headcount on LOA 9
- Actual headcount on base 301
As always, feel free to call me at any time.
Jim Holt
(918)378-2079
Executive Board Members at Large:
George Albano:
Benefits close at midnight on Nov 5, 2023. Please review your choices.
I met with Bryan Beene this week to review grievances. I will meet with Hangars 1,2 & 3 Director John Hollihan next Thursday for our monthly Communication’s meeting. If you have anything you want me to bring up with him, please let me know.
Don, BJ & I are meeting weekly to prepare for the Adult Party on Nov 18th. The Veteran’s Day parade is on Friday Nov 10th, and we’re looking for volunteers to walk with us.
George Albano
918-378-1947
Tracy Hardin:
This is the wrap-up week for open enrollment for medical and added coverage insurance with the union and American Airlines. You have until midnight November 5th to make any changes.
I had the honor to sit in on the TWU International Working Women’s Committee meeting. They had an ultra-informative presentation from Peggy Killian on Alzheimer’s in women.
Don McCormick:
Hangar’s 5/6
- Continued meeting with Hgr 5/6 management. Splitting up the Bid Unit has been put on Pause for further discussions and to see how the AERO bids roll out next year.
- Walking the floor and assisting the membership in safety and other issues.
- Attended several 32J meetings for attendance. Get FMLA if possible.
- Continue to work weekly with Gary Olivier and Mike Stearns on grievances.
Grievances
- Continue to work on Pre-Contract and Post Contract Grievances.
- Working out of the Grievance office most days. X3213
Community Service
- Veterans Day Parade November 10th. Looking for Volunteers to walk the parade route and hand out Candy. Contact George, BJ, Tracy, or Don if you’re interested.
- Operation Bikes for Kids December 7th deadline. We are looking for bike donations to help reach our goal this year of 75 bikes. Contact George, BJ, or Don if you’re interested in donating or assembling the bikes.
Welfare and Entertainment
November 18th – TWU Adult Party at the Hardrock.
Go to the TWU514 website to register.
Registration closes November 5th
- Working on donations and planning for the Adult Party.
- Tulsa Oilers Hockey – Tickets available at the Union Hall and Grievance Office
Daron Morgan:
- Continued working the Grievance Office
- Sat in on more 32 J’s for attendance. If you see a Doctor, be sure to get documentation.
- Our next meeting with CRO Management will be Tuesday, Nov. 7th. Eight of the grievances that I have been preparing for this meeting have already been paid, so I will be closing those out and trying to get more grievances ready. If you have any documents that you need help uploading to the grievance, to help the grievance case, please contact us, and we can help.
- The Vacation Bidding site should be opening soon. Be sure to go into it and explore it.
- As the company brings in multiple new hires, please take these folks under your wings and show them the right way. Recently, we have had to sit in on some probationary releases, and those are no fun for anyone. We are Union Strong! Let’s take care of each other and look out for one another! Tulsa has always been the Leader in Maintenance and Related!
Daron
918-402-0089
dmorgan@twumail.org
Nov 5, 2023 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local daylight time is about to reach
Sunday, November 5, 2023, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, November 5, 2023, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 5, 2023 than the day before.
ARTICLE 14 – HOURS OF SERVICE
Q. Employees who work in a location that changes to Daylight Saving Time, will on the date and shift that Daylight Saving Time goes into effect, work their regularly scheduled number of hours. Employees who work in a location that changes from Daylight Saving Time, will on the date and shift that Standard Time goes into effect, be required to work one (1) hour in addition to their regularly scheduled workday, and will be compensated for the additional hour at the applicable overtime rate. If the Company determines that less than a full crew is required during the last hour of the shift, it may offer employees the opportunity to leave early in occupation/classification seniority order.CBA for M&R 3-26-2020
- Employees working under the provisions of a shift swap will be allowed to work seventeen (17) hours on the day standard time goes into effect. (Fall back)
2023 Tulsa Veterans Day Parade
November 10 th . 11am
Prepping the float will take place at The Home Depot located at 901 S. Elgin from 7-8am
Breakfast at VFW Post 577 Located at 1109 E. 6 th . St. from 8:30 – 9:30
Parade Line Up: 11:00
Parade Begins: 11:30
VFW Post 577 After – Party
- 1109 E. 6 th . St.
- 11:00 – When Done
CELEBRATING 105 YEARS!!!!
Come join the TWU 514 Veterans Committee and Honor Our Veterans!!
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Retired Brother James Savino Mautino
We are saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother James Mautino on October 26, 2023. James hired into American Airlines in 1956 and in 1995 he retired from the position of Tech Crew Chief, Training. Please keep the Mautino family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for James Savino Mautino James Savino Mautino passed …
The Passing of Brother Jerry Morgan
We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Jerry Morgan on October 31, 2023. Jerry started with American Airlines in 1990 as a Maintenance Mechanic in Facilities. Please keep the Morgan family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were available at the time of this posting.