American Airlines has notified workers at its Tulsa base of plans to review operations. It announced a freeze in employee transfers between bases until late March. The freeze also impacts operations in Dallas and Fort Worth.
You may read the letter sent to Tulsa Union officials below:
Dear Dale,
Recently discussions have been held between the Company and Local 514 regarding changes to workload at the Tulsa Base. More specifically the decrease in volumes in PALM and the subsequent increase in aircraft check volumes and unscheduled aircraft support in AO&M as well as increased volumes in CRO will require the adjustment of a substantial number of employees.
In order to align our current headcount with the new workload demands across all Title I & V operations, the Company will suspended the provisions of Attachment 12.1, entitled “Transfers to Job Vacancies at TUL/AFW/DWH Maintenance Bases”. This suspension will remain in force and effect until March 23, 2015.
Should there be any adjustments or changes to this, we will discuss the situation with you in advance. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Signature on file
Josh Voss