President Dale Danker – Video on WARN letters
Dale made a video with what we currently know about the WARN letters here in Tulsa.
See it HERE: https://youtu.be/nFi9BqD1K4I
Association updates:
Benefits:
You can now make changes to your FSA contributions
U.S.-based team members have more options to manage your finances in 2020. You can now make changes to your flexible spending account (FSA) contributions mid-year. Usually, these amounts can only be adjusted during Annual Enrollment or with certain life events. However, in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, new IRS guidance has made it possible for you to open a new FSA or increase, decrease, or stop contributions to a current FSA to fit the financial needs of you and your family. You can make changes to your health care flexible spending account (HCFSA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or limited purpose HCFSA. Learn more on Jetnet.
To make changes to your FSA contributions, call the American Airlines Benefits Service Center at 888-860-6178, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT.
COVID – 19:
We have more covid-19 cases at American. You will be notified by the company if there is a positive test in your area. Wear your masks if you are 6ft or less away from each other and can safely do so. Try to stay 6 feet away when working as you can. Wash, wash, wash your hands and areas before and after shifts.
Shift Bid:
The shift bid has started. Jay Potter and I are working with the company to get this done as efficiently as possible within the guidelines of the contract.
Everyone should have received a bid sheet. The timeline is as follows:
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- Friday, July 10 @ 0800– Post Bid Sheets for Crew Chief, TCC, AMT, Avionics, MLS, etc.
- Thursday, July 16 @ 0800 – Crew Chief Bid closes
- Monday, July 20 @ 1700 – Post Crew Chief awards
- Friday, July 24 @ 0800 – AMT, TCC, Avionics, MLS, etc. Bid closes
- Thursday, July 30 @ 1700 – Post AMT, TCC, Avionics, MLS, etc. awards ( Could be as late as August 3rd.)
- Monday, August 10 start new rotation
There have been some start time changes due to contract language.
Thank you for your patience,
Marla Johnson
TWU 514 Executive Board Member at Large
Shift Bids – MLS
Myself and Scott Chisum volunteered to do the MLS Bid when asked at a meeting on 7/7/2020 by Dale Danker. Mr. Foster had mentioned they were going to continue just prior to him leaving but nothing was ever shared to clarify anything. Scott Chisum and myself began working the bid with the company to be efficient as we can on the new bid areas. We will continue to answer your questions as they come in. All of you should have received your bid sheets. ANY questions please contact myself or Scott. I will update as needed.
Sincerely,
Linda Dill
Chairwoman of MLS – TUL514
July 17, 2020, Paycheck:
If you elected to supplement your week in arrears you will receive a paycheck Friday, June 17th. Also, If you worked Saturday, July 11th, and/or Sunday, July 12th you will receive your pay for those days on Friday, July 17th.
If you do not fall in either of these examples, you will not be getting paid.
Extra Dues Payment:
Due to AA making the change to “Payment in arrears” based pay, they have incorrectly taken a dues payment on July 17th 2020. We are in discussions with AA on how this will be remedied. More will follow.
Dues are 2 times your monthly base pay rate. Per the TWU Constitution, Article XVII. Finances.
Another VEOP offer:
*New* US-based Represented Team Members Voluntary Programs
VEOP – 10 or More Years of Seniority with 65-Point Plan and RHRA Information
VEOP – 10 or More Years of Seniority
VEOP – Less Than 10 Years of Seniority
VLOA – 15, 18 or 24 months
NOTE: All of the above information is on JetNet and you will need to log in to view them.
Remember, VEOP is not a negotiated Item- It is an Offer from American Airlines.
Mark Loeber – Retirement Counselor:
Voluntary Early-Out Program Zoom Meeting
On Tuesday, July 21st at 10:00 AM, Mark Loeber, your TWU retirement consultant, will be hosting a virtual meeting to discuss and educate those who are interested in registering for the recently announced Voluntary Early-Out Program (VEOP). We encourage all employees who are interested in registering for the VEOP, or who want more information on the VEOP, to attend this meeting. To join the meeting, click on the link below. During this meeting, Mark will be addressing the following details for the VEOP with 12-Month Payout Period option and the VEOP with Lump Sum option:
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- Eligibility
- Deadline
- Payout Options (12-Month & Lump Sum)
- Travel Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement (RHRA)
- Continued 401k contributions during VEOP
- Vacation Time Payout
- Sick Day Payout
Other subjects on retirement planning will be discussed as well. These subjects include:
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- Income Taxes
- Social Security
- Retirement Income Planning (Pension & 401k)
- Q&A session
To access this virtual Zoom meeting on Tuesday, July 21st at 10:00 AM, click on the link below at that time. After you have clicked the link you will be prompted to join the meeting. Follow the prompted instructions to continue to the Zoom meeting. If you are not accessing through a computer, you may access the audio by calling 346-248-7799 and using the meeting ID (890 7584 4201) and password (921794).
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89075844201?pwd=dWxuak5CK0U3cHRrVWxhU2NhNXA4UT09
Remember: VEOP is not a negotiated Item- It is an Offer from American Airlines.
American Red Cross Blood Drive:
American Red Cross Blood Drive, It will be held from July 13 thru July 21st. They will be testing for COVID 19 Antibodies..
The Need is BEYOND CRITICAL.. Please help another human, you could save a life!
Hangar 3&4, Upstairs Town Hall Room
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- Friday, July 17th: 8 AM – 2 PM
- Monday, July 20th: 8 AM – 2 PM
- Tuesday, July 21st: 8 AM – 2 PM
All that have given, you are truly Heroes!
Thank you so much for giving our most precious resource.
TULE Only Seniority Lists
I have made the Tulsa Only lists Available on the TWU514.org website.
See them HERE
Please be Safe,
Kendal Anderson
Vice President, TWU Local 514
Reduction in Force/Recall/Voluntary Separation
Remember:ART12 covers Reduction in Force/Recall/Voluntary Separation. Layoffs are done by seniority. Taking a VLOA does NOT allow someone on ID, SK, Military or any other LOA to bypass a layoff. There is no difference for the union workforce in a Layoff/Furlough situation. The Union contract states our recall rights do not end. You are called back by Seniority.
Management is the ones that usually use the word furlough, for them a furlough is a “chance” to come back to work, a layoff means they are gone. Not so for our union workers under this contract.