Local 514’s Digest for the week of Nov 4, 2022

President:

The company notified the Union in a meeting at noon on Wednesday that the work in hangar 80 will cease in the next few months.

Article 6 j) of the current agreement:

J. The Company, at a minimum, will maintain 26-line maintenance stations, staffed on all three basic shifts, and will utilize line maintenance AMTs covered by this Agreement at the following stations: BOS, CLT, DCA, DFW, JFK, LAX, LGA, MIA, ORD, PHL, PHX, SFO, and STL and at least thirteen (13) other stations as determined by the Company. The Company may transfer or assign non-powered work performed by Line Maintenance to GSE at these locations where applicable. The Company agrees it will not close any of the thirteen (13) named stations above, unless all mainline flying ceases permanently at such station. In the event of the closure of any such named station, the Company shall, in consultation with the Association, designate an additional station for coverage by this Article J Prior to closing or opening any other station covered by this Section J, the Company will meet and confer with the Association.

 

The company retains the right to determine where it is best to put flights for revenue. They have the right to name 13 unlisted stations to perform overnight maintenance. Tulsa was such a station. The Union members that maintained those aircraft along with our MLS and Facilities teams did an outstanding job. The company knows what we are capable of. If flights come back to Tulsa we will be ready to take care of those aircraft. The contract allows for station protection so no employees will be furloughed. They will be absorbed into the hangar 5 and 6 operation.

To the folks that worked in Hangar 80 during this period I want to say thank you.  You helped  deliver an aircraft back into service every single time.

Unprecedented performance!

 

Dale Danker

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Vice President:

I attended the FACES (Female AMT’s Connection for Empowerment and Support) this week at headquarters.

Women are only 2% of American Airlines A and P mechanics. We also had a group of female pilots who represent 6% of the pilot population at AA.

Robert Isom reported we have been profitable the last two quarters and expects to see that continue. David Seymour stated that they are committed to Tulsa. He talked about the enhancements in the engine shops and that they will manage 960 engines this year. Kevin Brickner also stated that they are committed to Tulsa. 

Vacation bids are tentatively scheduled to start Dec 1, 2022. It will be a live electronic bid. Most areas bid by shift and in those areas your selection time should be during your regular shift hours but not necessarily your day at work. You will be able to go into the program and set preferences. You will still need to go back at your scheduled bid time to see if they are still available. Check your AA email often for more information.

Veterans Day is Nov 11, 2022. Thank you to all our veterans.

Marla Johnson

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Recording Secretary: 

Pension changeover , be sure to check out Fidelity Net Benefits site to view members Pension Benefits , change from State Street Bank to Fidelity Net Benefits was effective November 1,2022. 

Benefits enrollment has come to a close on 10/04/2022 , All members should have received an email from American Airlines in company email , members need to verify confirmation of benefits elected . Members with voluntary benefits through the TWU will need to update Premium amounts from December 28,2022 through January 9,2023.  

 

Terry Buck

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Chairman of Maintenance:

This weeks work:

• • Pickle fork (hangar 2D)
  • Hangar 3 tail fock
  • Hgr 6 Docking
  • Hgr 5 Docking
  • Vendor PPE Training
  • Respirator Vendor Trial
  • WBC Glove Trials
  • ERT Involvement
  • Injury Investigations
  • PPE Review Board

RAMP SAFETY please be safe around live aircraft.

Joe Brown

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Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:

We currently have 161 open Grievances. I continue to work with Jake Prather, John Holiday and Bob Gray weekly to settle your Grievances. 

The window to select your option on Veterans Day will be closing.  Thanksgiving day window is now open.

You can reach me through email, text or call. If I don’t answer please text or email. I can reply back if I’m in a meeting with your answer. 

 

B.J. Rackers

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Chairman of Facilities Maintenance:

As you probably know my goal as your Chairman is to lower the amount of contractors on base and raise the headcount numbers of facilities maintenance group (FMG) here is this weeks count;

• • Current facilities contractors on base 19 ( not including sub contractors)
  • Current facilities budgeted head count 308
  • Current facilities actual headcount 299

As always feel free to contact me anytime about anything, Jim Holt (918)378-2079

 

Jim Holt

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Executive Board Members at Large:

Continued weekly grievance review meeting’s with Stacey Brown & Bryan Beene .  I have been helping members on the floor with several issues. Accomplished a shift betterment for Crew Chief on 1D . Gene & I accomplished a shift betterment for 225A Avionics.

George Albano

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Continued working in grievance office starting at 5:00 AM. Meeting with Stacy Brown on grievances. Bryan Beene will be acting Director. Me and George continue walking the floor talking to members about their concerns. George & I accomplished a shift betterment for 225A Avionics.

Anyone that has any questions call 918-640-2097.

Gene Chapin

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November 8th. Is Election Day. Make your voice heard and for a list of labor endorsed candidates, visit twu514.org.

November 11th. Is Veteran’s Day. For many years local 514 has entered a float in the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade. We have that day off as a holiday to celebrate with veteran family and friends. Please come out and celebrate with the TWU Veterans Committee Parade Float and help us pass out candy. You don’t have to be a veteran to participate.

November 1-18th We will be collecting turkeys for a donation to the John 3:16 Mission. Contact Booker Walker @ 918-607-9113 or Tracy Hardin @ 918-409-5962

The Salvation Army Angel Tree program will be up and running again this year. As we work on the logistics, if you or your work area are interested in adopting an angel this year, start planning now. The trees will be positioned across the base with angels hanging on them next week. So take a few seconds and try to bring a little joy to a child in need this holiday season.

The Tulsa Area United Way has been a part of the Tulsa community since 1924 serving Tulsa and the five surrounding counties. Although local American Airlines has stepped away from a dedicated campaign, TWU514 continues to support in every way possible. One of our efforts is offering a way for our members to support the organization and its 59 partner agencies. We have put a link on the local’s home page to help you  start the donation process. The need is real and your donation can make a big impact.  

In Solidarity,

    Tracy Hardin

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Election Day, Tuesday Nov 8th

 HGR 80 – We have been informed that HGR 80 will no longer be doing Overnight checks later this year and the 39 AMT’s, 3 CC’s and 3 MLS will be migrated over into HGR 5/6 during the next Bidding period.

We continue to work grievances Pre and post Contract.  Walk the floor talking with members and meeting with Management.   Finished our 3rd and final week of Benefit enrollment.

We are in the Grievance office from 5AM to 6PM daily M-F

Don McCormick

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Continue working on Base Outsourcing.

Met with Aft Shift Plating Shop to discuss OT Guidelines, Base Outsourcing, Vacation Selection. I also had a chance to visit with some folks in Bench Avionics today. 

As of Friday, November 4, 2022, we have 19 aircraft in work at our base stations and 28 aircraft sourced to vendors.

In Solidarity,

 

Jay Potter

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

Tulsa Area Volunteers,

Fall is here and that means the holiday season will soon be here.  The Claremore Veteran Home has reached out and asked for some support with holiday activities at their center.  We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in supporting these events (all events are in Claremore):

Nov. 11 – walking with veterans in the Claremore Veterans Day parade

Nov. 24 – serving Thanksgiving lunch

Dec. TBD – wrapping and packing presents

Dec. TBD – serving a holiday meal close to Christmas

If you are interested in any of the events, please let me know and we will get you the specific details as we get the information.  Thank you for helping to support our veterans !

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American Airlines Anniversaries

 

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Passages

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