President:
No word on sick points arbitration.
Working with the Association on several Presidential grievances that I’m finding out seem to be system wide violations.
This week I attended a meeting in DC at the TWU International office. The meeting was to introduce the Presidents on the threats of AI technology and the amount of money companies are investing to attempt to eliminate every possible human they can from payrolls.
I’m available 24/7 @ 918-636-6089
Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:
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- We have 10 people that have accepted offers from the Company. They are going through compliance. That will leave 5 in the pool.
- 53 open grievances.
- Make sure you are completing your training due each month.
- If you accept OT make sure you are on time and show up to work. Supervisors are having Coach & Discussions. If for some reason you can’t make it, email the supervisor on duty.
- New Bid starts Monday.
- Arena Football tickets at the Hall (May 13th, May 27th)
- Please donate Blood Bank going on May 5th, 8th and 9th. (8 am to 2 pm) each day
B.J. Rackers
918-346-8918
Chairman of Facilities Maintenance:
We are finally working on grievances on a regular basis now, if you have a grievance that you thought may have been passed over or forgotten about, don’t be surprised if all of a sudden you get a confirmation email saying it has been settled, and if you are wondering about a specific grievance feel free to contact me or any union representative to inquire about it
As always feel free to contact me.
Jim Holt
(918)378-2079
Executive Board Members at Large:
Tracy Hardin:
On May 11, 2023 a joint event to help veterans with earned services. The TWU Veterans Committee and the Tulsa Base VEMERG will be hosting a Veterans Benefit Fair in hangar ¾ town hall room from 9am – 5pm. If you have benefit questions or need assistance, please stop by and bring your DD214.
Oklahoma Veterans Registry
Senate Bill 415 became effective November 1, 2021. All new applicants for sales tax exemption based on a veteran’s 100% service-connected disability status are required to register in the Oklahoma Veterans Registry to verify eligibility. If you have not already registered, please do so immediately to avoid a delay or suspense in this important state benefit.
The Oklahoma Veterans Registry can be accessed at the following link: https://registry.odva.ok.gov/registration
The conversation about Private School Vouchers is a hot topic at the state capitol right now. Lawmakers are at an impass about many of the proposals with many showing their history of focusing on the first five years. We should ask them to tell us their multi-year projections and the impact on public schools.
So contact your representative and ask them a few questions:
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- How does this proposal help retain or increase high-quality teachers for my public schools in my community?
- What will this program be expected to cost three to five years from now?
- Vouchers, in the form of tax credits, will likely cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars. How will losing this revenue affect other key state services, such as education and law enforcement?
- My child’s rural public school district is really small. Would losing even just a handful of students to private schools or homeschooling cause my school district to consolidate or close?
- How would a decrease in public school enrollment impact the ability for my child’s school to offer specialty classes or extracurricular activities?
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Tracy
Union/Trade Workers Night
Union and Trade Workers! This night is for you! Come cheer on the Tulsa Oilers as they take on the Friso Fighter on May 13th at the BOK Center! Tailgating starts at 4 PM, doors open at 6PM, with kick off at 7:05!
American Airlines Anniversaries
15 year anniversary
Joseph McGriff — Dept:923 – FMG
Dustin Spurlock — Dept:257 – AMG
James Armstrong — Dept:025S – MLG
Robert Coarse — Dept:034S – MLG
20 year anniversary
Kelvin Reynolds — Dept:208O – AMG
25 year anniversary
Shoaib Ahmed — Dept:225A – AMG
Richard Bulmer — Dept:257 – AMG
Shannon Butler — Dept:223 – AMG
David Hawkesworth — Dept:208 – AMG
John Morgan — Dept:561M – AMG
Julio Sepulveda — Dept:257A – AMG
James Tippett — Dept:591M – AMG
Mark Whittenburg — Dept:259 – FMG
Gary Savage — Dept:489A – MCT
Kawan Lynch — Dept:046S – MLG
Justin Tiller — Dept:027S – MLG
Debbie White — Dept:304T – MLG
Thomas Agnew — Dept:226 – AMG
Lori Smith — Dept:302O – AMG
35 year anniversary
Eric Banks — Dept:302 – AMG
David Easley — Dept:259 – FMG
Rod Grimes — Dept:302T – AMG
Darren Hoog — Dept:225 – AMG
Paul Hovorka — Dept:014T – AMG
Terry Moody — Dept:257 – AMG
Gary Moreton — Dept:824 – AMG
Jeffrey Muller — Dept:580O – AMG
Jay Potter — Dept:147I – AMG
Tim Pride — Dept:466I – AMG
Phillip Norrid — Dept:027S – MLG
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Retired Brother Jim Sharp
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Jim Sharp on April 28, 2023. Jim had hired on at American Airlines back in 1967, in 1996 he retired from the position of Crew Chief, Aviation Maintenance Technician in the Composite shop. Please keep the Sharp family in…