Date: January 30, 2007
To: All Tulsa Base Employees
Ref: Celebration Day
Many employees have asked about the final status of our 2006 goal of $500 million in savings and third party revenue. We are finalizing the numbers and plan to announce the final figure on Wednesday, January 31, 2007.
Our true achievement in this endeavor has been our change of business processes and embracing the Working Together process into our daily activities. This was originally a stretch goal. We did not know if we could make it. We did not even know at the start how we could make it. Whether you meet it, surpass it, or fall a little short does not change your accomplishment. Your accomplishment has been tremendous.
We are declaring Thursday, February 01, 2007 a day of celebration. We are planning to have media coverage on that day and to unveil to the world your accomplishments. Additionally, the company will be providing a recognition lunch to all shifts at the base and at the airport that day. We anticipate leaders from both the Company and TWU to be present and out on the floor, joining us in our celebration. Details regarding your lunch and serving locations will be provided to you on Wednesday, January 31, 2007.
Thank you for everything you have done over the last two years. You have worked very hard to move the Tulsa Maintenance Base to a profit center. We are proud of you and your efforts!
Carmine Romano Vice President – Tulsa Base
Dennis Burchette President – TWU Local 514