Local 514 Digest for the Week of November 19th, 2021

Workers Compensation:

American Airlines Workers Compensation is pleased to tell you of an enhanced – 24/7/365 – Sedgwick product for all injured team members in the following States – TX, OK, and CO.  This enhancement will positively impact your members by allowing 24 hour / 7 day a week / 365 days a year access to a claims professional when they have questions about their claims. 

 A dedicated number was created to allow specialized care for your members; the number to reach Sedgwick CX is – (866) HELP–OJI or (866) 435-7654.  Sedgwick CX will launch November 15, 2021


Are you interested in Internal and External Union Organizing? 

 AMFA has announced another card drive and the International with Local participation, is going to lead a fight against them.The TWU International is seeking approximately 30 to 40 Local 514 members to help with Union Organizing. 


Vacation Bid 2022

You should have received your vacation bid sheets for 2022. Please be sure to ensure your company seniority date is listed on your bid sheet and is correct. If it is not correct, write in the correct date. TAC is aware of this issue and will be awarding it with the correct date. Also, put a good phone number where you can be reached if there are any questions.

The Administrative Center has included a sample on how to select your desired week around your day off schedule. If you are on a Friday and Saturday day off schedule you will need to pick the week your vacation will start, which would be the previous week. 

I recommend having a calendar available when selecting your picks.


Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving is November 25, 2021. We will have the 25th and 26th off for the holiday. Be sure to check with your management team to see if your area is working. 

NOTE: Cafeterias Will Be Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.


Enrollment for your 2022 benefits has ended, but you may still have more to do

Annual Enrollment is over, and you can check “Enroll in 2022 benefits” off your to-do list. But before you turn to your Thanksgiving meal planning and holiday shopping, there may still be a couple more to-dos before you can use your benefits in the new year.

To help you out, here’s a checklist to make sure you’re all set before 2022.


DAT (Day at A Time)

We have been getting calls on DAT being incorrect. If you believe your DAT is incorrect contact TechOps.DAT@aa.com.


Understanding the Holiday Pay Program

See the FAQ on Jetnet


REMINDER: Joint Membership Meeting December 13, 2021

Our Christmas Joint Membership meeting will be held on December 13th, 2021 at the Union Hall on 11929 East Pine street.

      • 7:15am
      • 11:45am
      • 3:45pm

I have invited the TWU International Brothers to attend this meeting. So far we have confirmation that Gary Peterson International Vice President, Air Division Director and  Air Division TWU representative Tony McCoy, will be attending.

Feel free to bring any and all questions to this meeting, we want to hear YOUR VOICE!

There are plans for a meal and a gift to give to all that attend.

Looking forward to your attendance.

Kendal Anderson
Vice President


Passages

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

 

The Passing of Retired Brother Earl Kuppinger

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Earl Kuppinger on November 16, 2021. Earl Retired back in 2021 from his position as a Aviation Maintenance Crew Chief. He was hired here in Tulsa back in 1986. Please keep the Kuppinger Family in your thoughts and prayers. Visitation NOV…

 

The passing of Retired Sister Lynne Oliver

We are saddened to share with you the passing of retired Sister Lynne Oliver on November 10, 2021. Lynne had retired from American Airlines as an Aviation Maintenance Technician back in 2013. Lynne had been working here in Tulsa since 1996. Please keep the Oliver Family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary Lynne Kathleen Oliver…

 

The Passing of Brother Mark Romero

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of brother Mark Romero on Monday, November 8, 2021. Mark had been an Inspector with us here in Tulsa and started at American Airlines since 1984. Please keep the Romero family in your thoughts and prayers.   Obituary for Mark Anthony Romero Mark Anthony Romero…