President:
We had a conference call with the association on the arbitration answers. Unfortunately, we did not get everything we wanted out of the arbitrator and are waiting for the company to revise the attendance policy. If you are given a point and have documentation to prove it is a “bonefide illness”, file a grievance with your Union Steward and provide the documents.
Marla Johnson and I continued to review with the officers this week. We discussed goals, concerns and duties.
We continue to work together to make this Local operate better to serve our members.
I am working with other Local President’s to start preparing for the next round of contract negotiations.
Vice President:
Union Steward meetings will be held Monday, August 14th at 7:15 am, 11:45 am and 3:45 pm.
We will be going over articles 32 and 33. Please bring your contract books.
We continue to work on grievances and therefore the officers are not always in the grievance office. They meet with management to get them resolved. If you need assistance all officer phone numbers are posted on the door and bulletin boards.
We now have a total of 1661 open grievances. Although this number is more than we would like we are moving in the right direction.
There have been a few incidents where people are being held out of service due to activity on premises and outside of work. I have linked the company Rules of Conduct policy for you to review.
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
CVS Caremark 90 Day Mail Order Supply Available
A letter should have came to your home with the following content:
Dear [MEMBER FIRST NAME],
You can fill the medications you take regularly in 90-day supplies
As of , if you fill your prescriptions in Oklahoma, you’ll be able to change to
90-day supplies for the medications you take regularly (for things like diabetes, high blood
pressure, asthma, etc.) at an in-network pharmacy* or mail pharmacy.
Here are your options
If you want to continue to fill your prescription in 30-day supplies, there’s nothing you
need to do.
If you choose to fill your prescriptions in 90-day supplies, making the change is simple.
Sign into Caremark.com to find an in-network retail pharmacy using the pharmacy locator tool or to start home delivery by mail.
Ask your prescriber or pharmacist for a new 90-day prescription and send it to the participating retail or mail pharmacy covered by your prescription plan benefits.
If you have any questions, call the number on your member ID card.
We’re here to help you manage your prescriptions.
—Your team at CVS Caremark
Chairman of Maintenance:
The company is holding a lot of 32.(j) investigations, if you are called in for any reason please call a union representative.
Crew bid sheets are due today .
Cont. to work Grievances and have meetings with all the directors, if there’s anything I need to bring to them please let me know.
We have a few areas that are in need of Stewards . If you are interested please let me know
Safety concerns
Hangar 3
Working on the hangar 3 tail dock, parts are in and installed but still have to adjust the limits, test the dock, and cut off shoring blocks that was welded on while the jack screw was out .
Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:
- Please make sure you turn in your Bid sheet on the 11th.
- If you are a MLS in the TEO building and have concerns about the separation of the Load Center please email me. I have a meeting on the 15th with management. This will change Shift swaps, OT, vacation picks, headcount and will determine the shift and bid area you are stuck in.
- We currently have 488 MLS on base and 19 on LOA. That number has gone down with people transferring to Field Stations and other positions on base. We also had some retirements.
- No job postings this weekend for Tulsa MLS.
- I had a meeting with management last week and was able to clear 13 grievances. We currently have 103 open.
Operation Bikes for Kids:
Last year we were able to fill up a cargo trailer full of new bikes. We are taking donations. Bike sizes needed 12”,14”, 16”,18” and 20”. It can be built or still in the box. If you would like to donate, you can bring it to the Hall or I can get it from you. Let’s be the largest donor in the Tulsa area this year.
B.J. Rackers 918-346-8918
bjrackers@twumail.org
Chairman of Facilities Maintenance:
Happy Friday all
The last couple of weeks I’ve attended several 32j meetings, a couple of those meetings have resulted in terminations, I’m not sure why, but they all seem to have a common theme and stress seems to be the culprit, whether it leads to substance abuse or someone saying something inappropriate aloud in the workplace, it’s real hard to represent effectively these actions, the best offense is a good defense notice your signs that your on edge and seek help.
As always feel free to contact me.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Are you feeling stressed? Have you got something on your mind? You can make an appointment today with an on-site counselor. You can get help with anything you want to talk about. Members often want to discuss Stress, Anxiety,Depression, Family Issues ,Work Life balances and Decision Making.
Onsite counselor Information : Kristian Mackey (918)292-2464
Jim Holt (918)378-2079
Executive Board Members at Large:
George Albano:
If you are interested in participating with the Labor Day parade float, Please contact one of the Officers.
Continued meeting with Hgr’s 1, 2 & 3 management discussing grievances.
I attended the monthly meeting at headquarters regarding Workmans Comp & Benefits. One of the items discussed was the PWFA :
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a new law effective June 27, 2023, requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an undue hardship.
To request an accommodation, you should complete the Reasonable Accommodation and Exemption Request form online. Once submitted, the Accommodations team will review your request.
George Albano
Tracy Hardin:
The part washers in the AAERO Building have been working hard to streamline their process and bring their young workforce up to speed. As they make progress, they encounter obstacles. In house safety and equipment issues can derail an operation. We want to make sure you go as you came. Talk to your crew chief, supervisor, and the safety representatives, and facility maintenance team about concerns you may have. Your fellow co-worker may thank you.
The PACT Act 2022 expanded the VA health care and benefits for thousands of veterans and their family’s. As we recognize the one year anniversary of the historic bill, we want to remind you must sign up for benefits to determine if you qualify. The deadline has been extended to August 14, 2023.
The Native American EBRG is hosting a Lunch and Learn on August 23, 2023, from 10am-11am in Hagar 6A. They will have a guest speaker from Indian Health Care and it is open at all employees.
Don McCormick:
Hgr 5/6
- Toolbox room and free stock on South end of HGR 5 Breezeway underway.
- 2nd 737 line to start on 5C September 6th 2023
- 6 New hire AMT’s will be spread out among the crews for probationary training in the next couple of weeks until the next Crew Change in January. The Existing 12 AMT’s on probation now that are integrated with the crews will bid and go to where their seniority allows them for the September 11th Crew Change.
Grievance Committee
- Preparing cases for the next GRB
- Working current and past grievances
Welfare and Entertainment
- Tulsa Drillers current homestand going on through Sunday Aug 12th. Next homestand starts Tuesday August 29th.
- Tickets can be picked up at the Union Offices on Pine St. M-F 7AM-11AM and 12PM-4PM
Community Service
Operation Bikes for Kids – The Local is once again sponsoring this event. Last year they received over 1200 bikes which were distributed to numerous charities in the Tulsa area including Toys for Tots, United Way, Family Children Services, Salvation Army and Owasso Community Services to name a few. We are accepting donations to help with this commitment. New Bikes, Helmets, Pads are all welcomed. Contact Don McCormick 918-378-5823 if you’re interested in helping out.
Jay Potter:
Base Outsourcing Committee
- Today we have 22 aircraft at our 4 In-house Maintenance Bases (CTO, PIT, DWH, and TULE); 8 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV or C11).
- The HMP vendors have 21 aircraft; 18 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV 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 – 232
- Total – 3090
- Currently – 87 on LOA
Tulsa Cleaner Headcount
- CL CC – 15
- CL – 132
- Total – 147
- Currently 5 on LOA
Have a great day,
Jay Potter
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Retired Brother Jerry D. Collard