President:
Marla, Joe and I posted an update video. Please view it when you get an opportunity.
The company apparently has buyers’ remorse on certain articles of the M&R contract as they continue to violate the contract to do an “end-around” in other articles that they don’t agree with. The length of time to get in front of an arbitrator needs to be addressed. It’s ridiculous to think that waiting till the next round of negotiations is an acceptable way to resolve a dispute. There is language in all the contracts on final resolution processes.
Meeting participation is extremely low. The officers strive to give quick informative reports on what they have been working on. The meetings have been running for just over an hour. Please pick out a meeting and come down and say hello or tell us what’s on your mind about the Union or Company. All ideas and comments are welcome and help us better serve the membership.
Thanksgiving will be here soon. Everyone stay safe and enjoy your time away.
As always, call me anytime.
918-636-6089
Thank you for allowing me to represent you.
Chairman of Maintenance:
Weekly Grievance Meetings
Safety issues
- Phone systems inop ( issues with calling 911 and clearing areas for aircraft)
- We are short on ERTs for the off shifts and weekends; if interested, please get in touch with Brent.anderson@aa.com
- Parking lot safety issues
- Facilities and the safety team are considering adding speed bumps and stop signs in the parking lot.
- Construction area detours and allowable walkways.
- Please follow all signs and detour signs
AAERO 9FF DUE TODAY
- AAERO Tool & Die / Test Cell Bid Area Realignment bid sheet will be due no later than 1200 on Friday, Nov 17th
Hangar 5/6 Turn styles closure
- Beginning Nov 13th through Nov 22nd, three turnstiles east of hangar six will be inactive. Please plan alternate entry/exit routes.
HANGAR 3 DOORS
- The doors are currently waiting on a track . ETA to be fixed is two weeks
Joe Brown
(918) 284-9666
JBrown@twumail.org
Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:
- We currently have 129 open grievances.
- 479 MLS with 14 on LOA
- Please get your training done. Management will be issuing Coach & Discussions if not completed. After the first of the year, I’m being told they will be issuing Levels for overdue Training.
- January bid is coming up. Keep that in mind when transferring.
- If you would like to donate money or a Bike for our Bike Drive, please give me, Don, or George a call.
- It has been a busy week getting everything ready for the TWU Adult Party. I hope to see you there.
- I will be on vacation Thanksgiving week. If you need assistance please contact a shop steward or an officer.
B.J. Rackers
(918) 346-8918
bjracker@twumail.org
Executive Board Members at Large:
George Albano:
Tracy & I attended the benefits meeting at headquarters on Tuesday. Some of the topics are below.
- 401k – $23k limit in 2024, $7500.00 Catch up for ages 50 & above.
- Pension – 1,980 pensions commenced in 2023 with 882 from the TWU group. 92% of pensions paid within 45 days of retirement & 82% within 30 days of retirement.
The Turkey drive for John 3:16 is ongoing , See an Officer for details.
I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving !!!
George Albano
918-378-1947
GAlbano@twumail.org
Gene Chapin:
- Continue working grievances.
- Attended 32J turbine build.
- Continue working at the grievance office starting at 5:00 am.
I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.
Gene Chapin
918-640-2097
GChapin@twumail.org
Don McCormick:
HGR 5/6
- Continue meeting with management discussing safety issues and upcoming items. (Phone System being addressed with Safety)
- Continue to meet with Mike Stearns on Grievances.
- Continue to work grievances pre and post contracts throughout the base.
Community Service
- Operation Bikes for Kids – Looking for donations to help achieve the charity goal of over 1200 bikes this year. Local 514 is trying to achieve our goal of 75 bikes for kids in need. If you want to assist in assembling the bikes, we will be doing this at the Sign Shop behind the Union Hall Dec 2-6. Message George, BJ, or myself if you’re interested. Times will be posted in upcoming posts.
- December 8th we will be delivering them to the Owasso Football Stadium
Welfare and Entertainment
- Tulsa Oilers Hockey – Tickets available at the Union Offices on Pine street M-F 7am-11am and 12pm-4pm
Tickets are also available at the Grievance office between hangars 3 and 4 upstairs. Call X3213 to see if an officer is there.
Don
(918) 378-5923
DMcCormick@twumail.org
Daron Morgan:
We had joint Membership/Shop Stewards meetings on Monday 11/13/23. Our next meeting will be a Joint Membership/Shop Steward Meeting on Monday December 11th, 2023. In 2024, be sure to watch the TWU planning calendar as the Membership Meetings will be alternating between Mondays and Thursdays each month.
- Continued working the Grievance Office
- Our next meeting with the CRO Directors will be Tuesday November 21st
- Currently prepping grievances for the GRB
Our next Holidays are November 23 and 24th(Thanksgiving and the day after). If you bank your Holidays and are unsure of your work schedule, please ask someone or contact your supervisor. We’ve had a recent issue with that
As we enter the Holiday Season, please keep in mind that this is a stressful time of the year for a lot of people, so please be respectful of your co-workers and look out for each other. You never know what someone can be experiencing outside of work.
I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Day After, and safe traveling for everyone!
Daron
918-402-0089
DMorgan@twumail.org
Jay Potter:
I attended a luncheon in Washington DC in honor of Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenburg on Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023. I was briefly able to share our scope concerns with TWU International Political and Legislative Representative Julio Ceron.
Base Outsourcing
- We currently have 23 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 34 aircraft.
- 30 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
| November 17, 2023 | January 23, 2020 | VARIANCE | |||||
| TCC | 68 | TCC | 79 | TCC | -11 | ||
| CC AMT | 258 | CC AMT | 245 | CC AMT | 13 | ||
| AMT | 2137 | AMT | 2681 | AMT | -544 | ||
| OSM | 411 | OSM | 425 | OSM | -14 | ||
| INSP | 230 | INSP | 263 | INSP | -33 | ||
| CC CL | 14 | CC CL | 16 | CC CL | -2 | ||
| CL | 130 | CL | 130 | CL | 0 | ||
| TOTAL | 3248 | TOTAL | 3839 | TOTAL | -591 | ||
Negotiations
- Submit your Negotiation ideas utilizing the QR codes on the Survey/Negotiation stickers on base.
Hiring
- The company currently has external postings for AMT positions in Tulsa at (jobs.aa.com).
Hope to see everyone at the Hard Rock this Saturday night for the TWU Adult Party,
Jay
(918) 845-8059
JPotter@twumail.org
Benefits Spending Account Changes for 2024
SOURCE: Jetnet
Effective, Jan. 1, 2024, American will be transitioning the administrative services for spending accounts
to Fidelity Investments. What does this mean for you? It means you can look forward to an easier, more
consolidated experience when it comes to viewing and managing all of your American-sponsored accounts.
You may be familiar with Fidelity from your 401(k) or legacy American pension, if applicable. But now you can depend on Fidelity to support you when it comes to the accounts that help pay for your eligible medical, dental, vision, dependent care and commuter expenses.
Veterans Day Parade 2023
Several Local 514 members showed up for the parade. Tulsa’s parade is one of the country’s largest and longest-running parades. This year’s theme is Operation Homecoming. Honoring the 50th anniversary of bringing home our prisoners of war from Vietnam.
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Retired Brother Jim Doolittle
It is with heartfelt sadness that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Jim Doolittle on November 14, 2023. Jim had came to work at American Airlines back in 1984 as an Machinist and retired in 2010 from the position of a Machinist Crew Chief. Please keep the Doolittle Family in your thoughts and Prayers. James …