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Air Local 512

Weekly Update

January 28, 2022

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Local 512 Vice President Mike Szwed and I were in DFW for Mediation training conducted by the National Mediation Board. The mediation process is provided per article 33, paragraph (G) of our JCBA. We found it very informative and helpful with the process. Mediation is an informal, confidential, flexible, and non-binding process. We get help from a mediator to find a middle ground and solution in both parties best interests.

If we can't find any resolution to a grievance in mediation, we can go before the System Board of Adjustment. In other words, an Arbitrator. 

We also attended our bi-monthly (GRB) Grievance Review Board meetings at American Airlines H.D.Q. The Board is part of the Step 3 grievance process when the Union does not get a satisfactory resolution on a grievance at the Step 2 level. More information on the process can be found in article 33 – Grievance Procedure on page 135. 

We continue to Beta test the electronic grievance format and hope to have it up and fully running in a month or so. Then, our stewards would be able to submit grievances and supporting documents electronically by a smartphone, iPad, or P.C. Computer. We will also have two fixed locations in the Local 512 field office and Safety room. 

The seven-day statewide test positivity rate was at 12%, down from 13.8%, better from the previous week of 15.3%. The IDPH reported that 62% of the state population is fully vaccinated. The Federal Government recently backed away from the vaccine mandate for all businesses with 100, and more employees vaccinated. There is no word on the mandate for all federal contractors, including all domestic airlines.

We did not have our weekly meeting with management, as we were in AA HDQ this week. So, we don't have the numbers of how many members might have tested positive. Once we get those numbers, we will move them forward to you.

Other items, the payout for the Holiday Pay Program will be on February 7, 2022. It will be on a separate check, in whatever format your payroll check sent. We had several members who were concerned with the condition of the hearing test booth and how the D.O.T. hearing test was conducted with such an antiquated piece of equipment. The good news is the Company purchased a new one and will be installed next month. 

If any member gets tested at Premise health, they can get their results at Mypremisehealth.com. In addition, you can print your test result at their portal. If anyone has Union benefits, please take the time and stop by the field office to verify everything is correct with your premiums. 

Also, the Company is adding new functionality to Workbrain on March 7, 2022, at Chicago (ORD). They are moving away from paper P.A. forms, and everything will be submitted electronically in the "Exception Log.” More information to follow. 

Lastly, we like to give a shout-out to Local 512 Crew Chief Franky Valencia, who found a way to help by encouraging members to send their “Non-Stop” thanks points to an ailing member. If anyone wants to help, they can send their points to Alberto Albiola in Jetnet at the Non-Stop thanks page. We also have a few other members who are out. Please take a few minutes for a small prayer for them. 

Sincerely and fraternally,

Juan Elvira

President – TWU Local 512

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Covid-19 Crisis Update Video with TWU International President John Samuelsen

City by city, industry by industry, TWU members are on the frontlines of the Covid-19 fight nationwide.

Please watch today's video message from TWU International President John Samuelsen on our union's tireless efforts to support our members in this global crisis.

Please continue to communicate with the TWU International staff by emailing Health@twu.org with any concerns, requests, or updates from your local. We are here to support you in this crisis as you continue to keep America moving.

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	Paused Vice President Mike Szwed and Sec/Tres Mike Rubel 2020 Recipients of the William G. Lindner Awards First Annual William G. Lindner Awards TWU Local 512 New Steward Training Wishing TWU Local 512 Member Tom Wickham a Happy and Healthy Retirement after 42 years of service Congratulations John Davies on his Retirement and 50th years of service 512 Strong H9 Crew May 28, 2018 512 Strong ROC May 28, 2018 Mike Neville's Retirement Congratulations TWU Local 512 President Juan Elvira Ramp Safety Walk TWU Local 512 President Juan Elvira Ramp Safety Walk New Officers of TWU local 512 Sworn in

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