Today, September 9th, 2003 marked the first successful distribution of union material on the AA Tulsa Maintenance Base property.
Although much time has passed since the settlement of case 99-CV-0632 in the Northern District of Oklahoma, today should be remembered for what happened.
The AMFA Organizers demonstrated the ability to maintain a professional and unyielding attitude. Kudos, to all that showed the courage and determination to seek change. Not only a change in our union name, but also upheld the philosophy for which AMFA stands.
TWU Local 514 President Randy McDonald not only made a complete fool of himself, but he also embarrassed the entire profession with conduct that I cannot even describe. He attempted to provoke more than one organizer during the two hour distribution period. He actually begged the V.P. of Base Maintenance for assistance while claiming that “these guys a disrupting my membershipâ€. He sought to become a martyr and simply became the fool.
American Airlines management in Tulsa and Base Security should be commended for upholding the terms of the settlement agreement from AMFA/AA lawsuit regarding organizing rights under the Railway Labor Act. Without advanced notice, a force of over 60 organizers manned the 14 Turnstile stations on the Tulsa Base. This created a very difficult situation for Tulsa Base Management and Security.
I just want to personally thank O.V. Delle-Femine, Lee Seham, and Stanley Silverstone. Because without the legal assistance provided, the Tulsa base would still be off-limits to a neutral organizing environment. The ability to communicate is key to any union organizing campaign, and with the strength of courage of our Tulsa based organizers combined with a neutral setting, we are sure to succeed in securing our future with AMFA.
This has been one the longest and hardest fought battles of my 43 year life. But this crusade has also provided some of the most memorable experiences, which I wouldn’t trade for anything. Today, was a day that all seekers for change should be proud. The line mechanics at American Airlines can rest assured that the campaign for change in Tulsa is in the hands of some of the most competent and courageous men to whom I have ever been associated.
Thanks for your time,
And watch for the results!
Here is a link to the material distributed in Tulsa today.
http://www.air-mechanic.com/pdf/SeptemberHandout.pdf
Although much time has passed since the settlement of case 99-CV-0632 in the Northern District of Oklahoma, today should be remembered for what happened.
The AMFA Organizers demonstrated the ability to maintain a professional and unyielding attitude. Kudos, to all that showed the courage and determination to seek change. Not only a change in our union name, but also upheld the philosophy for which AMFA stands.
TWU Local 514 President Randy McDonald not only made a complete fool of himself, but he also embarrassed the entire profession with conduct that I cannot even describe. He attempted to provoke more than one organizer during the two hour distribution period. He actually begged the V.P. of Base Maintenance for assistance while claiming that “these guys a disrupting my membershipâ€. He sought to become a martyr and simply became the fool.
American Airlines management in Tulsa and Base Security should be commended for upholding the terms of the settlement agreement from AMFA/AA lawsuit regarding organizing rights under the Railway Labor Act. Without advanced notice, a force of over 60 organizers manned the 14 Turnstile stations on the Tulsa Base. This created a very difficult situation for Tulsa Base Management and Security.
I just want to personally thank O.V. Delle-Femine, Lee Seham, and Stanley Silverstone. Because without the legal assistance provided, the Tulsa base would still be off-limits to a neutral organizing environment. The ability to communicate is key to any union organizing campaign, and with the strength of courage of our Tulsa based organizers combined with a neutral setting, we are sure to succeed in securing our future with AMFA.
This has been one the longest and hardest fought battles of my 43 year life. But this crusade has also provided some of the most memorable experiences, which I wouldn’t trade for anything. Today, was a day that all seekers for change should be proud. The line mechanics at American Airlines can rest assured that the campaign for change in Tulsa is in the hands of some of the most competent and courageous men to whom I have ever been associated.
Thanks for your time,
And watch for the results!
Here is a link to the material distributed in Tulsa today.
http://www.air-mechanic.com/pdf/SeptemberHandout.pdf