President Update
This week we had our Grievance Review Board meeting in Dallas Tx. After that I spent time with Local 591 President, Gary Schaible and Local 567 President,Rollie Reaves to go over problems that we have been experiencing with the Association and working on solutions.
Marla and I also visited with several AA pilots and walked with them in front of AA Hdq to support their efforts in negotiations as they did for us in our lengthy battle with Isom.
VP Update
Membership meetings were Monday. Thanks to everyone who attended.
Dale and I have been in Dallas for the GRB. We met with Jim Weel, Jonathan Oliff, Mark Nelson, T.C. Coen and Josh Voss. We had a good meeting and will know more on the outcome within 14 days.
We continue to work through grievances trying to get them resolved.
The point system grievance will be arbitrated on September 21, 2022. We will update you when we know more.
Have a safe and relaxing Labor Day!
Chairman of Maintenance
- Completed setting up meetings with all Directors.
- Cont. working on all fall protection issues in Hangars 5 and 6
- Cont. working on a solution for the hangar 3 wheel well boxes
- Cont. working on Facilities fall protection issues
- AA has ordered a new small hand Vacuum with a disposable HEPA filter, which should be on the property soon.
Chairman of MLS
Toolbox Update
Stores will be shipping toolboxes again.
September Blood Drive
Please note that the dates have changed due to an American Red Cross staff meeting. TWU will be serving hamburgers each day during drive hours.
9/16 8:00am – 2:00pm Friday
9/19 8:00pm – 2:00am Monday
9/20 8:00pm – 2:00am Tuesday
9/21 2:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday
9/22 8:00am – 2:00pm Thursday
9/23 CLOSED – OFF Friday
9/26 8:00am – 2:00pm Monday
9/27 8:00am – 2:00pm Tuesday
Thanks,
Gene Chapin, Executive Board Member at Large
Local 514 Office Restoration
We are still under restoration since the July 10th, 2022 water line break that flooded more than half of the Union Office. We were told that the work will take 3 more weeks to complete. We have all our daily operations up and running. We ask that you contact an officer prior to coming directly to the office building as we are short on offices. As always, contact your area Steward to resolve any issues you may have. (See the Steward roster HERE)
For a list of Local 514 Officers, You can find them HERE
American Airlines must make changes to sick leave policy
An arbitration board supported flight attendants who said they could be fired for normal, planned absences.
American Airlines must make major changes to the sick leave policy that the union representing flight attendants called sexist and unfair, an arbitration board ruled Thursday.
The ruling will make it harder for American Airlines to penalize flight attendants under a program that started in fall 2018. Flight attendants said they were accumulating penalty points that could easily lead to being fired, even though pilots have no such system.
More Here: Source
Union Rep Meeting September 19, 2022
The Union Rep meeting is being moved from September 12, 2022 to September 19, 2022.
Please try to make it. We will be reviewing the EGrievance process and what information is needed when filing a grievance.
Brother Greg Brown needs our help
Our fellow brother, friend and co-worker Greg Brown, is out on medical leave. We are not sure when he will be medically able to come back to work, but an extended absence is most likely.
Greg has only been with the company 5 years and did not have much vacation and sick time to fall back on, and with his illness; sick bank, vacation bank and DAT have all been wiped out.
When Greg became ill he was last working on midnight’s as a planner in the 1C/D office. We are hoping to help Greg with any expenses that are going to occur with his medical and living expenses since he will not be drawing any type of salary from AA.
We have set up a Tragedy Account with the AA Credit Union in Greg’s name. Please give what you can. Donations will be accepted for the next 90 days at the AA credit Union. We will also have a collection box on 1C/D.
If you have any questions, please contact Kari Hurt 918-313-9676, Delores Jackson 918-605-2518 or Jill Graham 918-500-5644.
Henryetta Labor Day September 5th, 2022
We hope you, your family, and friends will be able to take part in the Henryetta Labor Day Events and Parade once again this year. There won’t be a shortage of activities to choose – from Baby and Queen Pageants, a Five Day Carnival, Rodeo, Concerts, Car & Bike Show, the Labor Day Parade, a BBQ Lunch, many Family Friendly Games, and then the finale FIREWORKS!
American Airlines Anniversaries
5 year anniversary
Marquis Harlin – Shop:2034
Tony Mitchell – Shop:2923
15 year anniversary
Jeremiah Ker – Shop:2580
20 year anniversary
Nicole Paul – Shop:2302
Dustin Ingram – Shop:2223
Ronald Brown – Shop:2923
25 year anniversary
James Porter – Shop:2022
Todd Mintzlaff – Shop:2208
Jefring Ramirez – Shop:2302
Robert Greenfeather – Shop:2568
Douglas Harshfield – Shop:2731
Kenneth Olandese – Shop:2223
Quintin Young – Shop:2223
Steven Arterburn – Shop:2223
30 year anniversary
Douglas Mages – Shop:2256
Gerald Cobb – Shop:2257
Randy Rhotenberry – Shop:2022
Bryan Stites – Shop:2257
Michael Carver – Shop:2223
James Reed – Shop:2223
Jimmie Smith – Shop:2180
35 year anniversary
Tony Bunch – Shop:2824
Jay Hardy – Shop:2580
Marvin Parkinson – Shop:2431
Marshall Potter – Shop:2815
John Ramsey – Shop:2589
Lee Smith – Shop:2589
Carl Sullender – Shop:2567
Ronald Wheeler – Shop:2568
Randy Palmer – Shop:2223
John Laursen – Shop:2090
Anthony Borghese – Shop:2147
Timothy Ginn – Shop:2001
Jacky Moore – Shop:2135
Edward Rice – Shop:2431
John Shanks – Shop:2567
Thomas Gibbons – Shop:2257
David Marshall – Shop:2566
Kenneth Walker – Shop:2725
Richard Eltzroth – Shop:2257
Kurt Martin – Shop:2725
Richard McCarthy – Shop:2257
Russell White – Shop:2431
40 year anniversary
Jackie Wetzler – Shop:2449
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Brother Everett Gene Hauser
We are sad to announce that on August 25, 2022, at the age of 58, Everett Gene Hauser (Tulsa, Oklahoma) passed away. Everett had started working for American Airlines here in Tulsa back in 1997 as an Overhaul Support Mechanic and left 2017. Please keep the Hauser family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for…
The Passing of Retired Brother Max Bunnell
We are saddened to share with you the passing of retired brother Max Bunnell Max had a company seniority date of 1966 retired from the position of Inspection in 1991. Please keep the Bunnell family in your thoughts and prayers. No service details were available at the time of his posting.
The Passing of Retired Brother Roy L. Swafford
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Roy L. Swafford of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, who passed away on August 28, 2022, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Roy had started working here in Tulsa back in 1997 as an Overhaul Support Mechanic and retired in 2013.…
The Passing of Brother Dominic Uzoma
We are saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Dominic Uzoma on August 21st, 2022. Dominic had been with us here at American Airlines since 1989 and worked as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician and for a time in 1998 as a Crew Chief. Please keep the Uzoma family in your thoughts and prayers.…