President:
August 15, 2023 Update Video Update With President Dale Danker and VP Marla Johnson
Discussions related to:
- The two arbitration answers 0:33
- GRB 7:00
- Negotiation Survey 8:12
- Bulletin Boards 10:40
- Benefits 12:30
- Membership Meetings 15:48
- Staff Meetings 17:56
Vice President:
The next Membership meeting will be on August 28th. For the remainder of the year, we will return to Monday membership meetings as posted in the Calendar. Next year we will be alternating Mondays and Thursdays to accommodate more members.
Vacation bids will be electronic again this year. Watch your AA email for dates for changing DAT options and block bids in November.
The company is working to get shift bids electronically. They hope to have the process rolled out by May 2024.
Recording Secretary:
Retirement Seminar at TWU Local 514’s Union Hall
A Retirement Seminar by Mark Loeber will be held at our Union Hall, spouses are welcome.
On August 22,2023
- 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Chairman of Maintenance:
Hangar 5/6
- Shift swap- if you need a swap in under 24 hours, the supervisors request you have a conversation with them.
- The company in most areas has decided to write people up in the ACP if they incorrectly conduct a shift swap.
Field trips
- When being proffered for a field trip ask for a clear start time, so you know when your field trip pay will start and what time you need to report to work.
FLOC meeting
- The Floc meeting will be on Sept 7th at 100pm and 330pm
WER
- if you need help, please contact us. you only get one shot, without new info.
- When entering in WER info you only have a 15 min window to enter in all info
Cleaners
- The wash-rack cleaners are currently washing inside the hangars because they can’t get to the wash-rack
Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:
- Supervisors are checking for driver licenses. The Tech Crew Chiefs will be signing you off on all the equipment. This happens every 3 years.
- 3 positions are being posted this weekend. One open slot in each of these shops 025S, 032S and 022S (CDL required) for Issuing vacancy.
- We currently have 486 MLS on base and 19 on LOA.
- 105 open grievances
- TWU Adult Party November 18th. Please register, HERE.
- B.J. Rackers 918-346-8918bjrackers@twumail.org
Chairman of Facilities Maintenance:
There’s a lot of construction still going on, too much to list, We are continuing to work on modifying the docks on Hangar 5, continuously upgrading our fire systems, and replacing air handlers, not to mention the tarmac resurfacing project is ongoing. It’s our goal for TWU to do as much of this work as possible, we are continually serving ideas to management to capture all work for every craft we can, it’s YOUR ideas and dedication that will accomplish this.Feel free to contact me with any ideas you may have.
Jim Holt (918)378-2079
Executive Board members at Large
Tracy Hardin:
AAERO:
- The parts washers on the North and Central held crew meetings to address internal issues, safety concerns, and overtime requirements. The crew understands their critical role when it comes to engine production. We are working with facilities to address the safety issues.
- We continue to work on grievances in AAERO and other locations. Remember to turn in all information when filing a grievance.
Friend In Need
- Big Brothers and Sisters of Tulsa is in need of volunteers. If you have an extra hour to support a child in need,please contact me for the details.
The ERBG’s on the base will be hosting a fund drive on Aug 23, 2023 to support the fire victims of Maui.
They will have displays and tables set up around the base to accept donations. If you can support please stop by and donate what you can.
Join Tulsa Area United Way on Saturday, August 19 at 6th and Main in downtown Tulsa as we officially kick off this year’s fundraising drive under the balloon arch. Whether you run, walk, roll, bike, or dance through, Price Family Properties will generously donate $100 to the Tulsa Area United Way for every single participant—pets included! Let’s get this year’s campaign started with joy! The event will run from 8-11am.For more information, log onto Tulsa Area United Way – Tulsa Area United Way (tauw.org)
Don McCormick:
HGR 5/6
- 2nd 737 Line to start on September 6th dock 5C
- Hgr 5 South ToolBox room and Free Stock being worked on. Should be completed by early September
Grievance Committee
- We continue to research past and current grievances
- We are preparing for GRB (General Review Board) August 31st.
Welfare and Entertainment
- Tulsa Drillers Have 2 homestands left this Season. August 29th-September 3rd and September 12th- 17th.
Tickets available at the Union Offices on Pine M-F 7AM-11AM and 12PM-4PM
TWU ADULT PARTY NOVEMBER 18TH @ THE HARD ROCK CASINO
- Member and 1 Guest
- Registration is now open, click the link below
Jay Potter:
Base Outsourcing Committee
- Today we have 24 aircraft at our 4 In-house Maintenance Bases (CTO, PIT, DWH, and TULE); 9 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV or C11).
- The HMP vendors have 26 aircraft; 22 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, C11 or S).
- If you have questions about Contractual Scope Language, you can reach me at (918) 845-8045 or Jpotter@twumail.org. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Tulsa Aviation Maintenance Group (AMG) Headcount
- TCC – 68
- CC – 258
- AMT – 2119
- OSM – 413
- INSP – 231
- Total – 3089
- Currently – 90 on LOA
Tulsa Cleaner Headcount
- CL CC – 15
- CL – 133
- Total – 148
- Currently 5 on LOA
Have a great day,
Jay Potter
School is Back In Session
Observe the 25 mph signs in those school zones. Keep our Youth Safe!
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Brother Ronald Doner
We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Ronald Doner on August 12, 2023. Ron had been with us here at American Airlines since 1986, working as an Aviation Maintenance Technician in the Manufacturing Shop. Please keep the Doner Family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were given at the time …