Why does the union hall still display the old black and white pictures of our Union on strike with AA (in the 50’s I presume) portraying men holding billy clubs in protest. What message are we trying to send to our members in today’s time? Is the Union glorifying this mentality?
Month: September 2010
Long Term Disability
Did you know that the TWU Long Term Disability policy rates are almost cut in half at age 50 with 15 credited years of service? In fact, there have been around 98 TWU Local 514 members who were over charged on their LTD premiums from July 2008 through July 2009 due to a payroll error.…
Veterans Committee Report, September 30, 2010
By Duane Wittman Thank you TWU Local 514 for passing the motion sponsoring the Vietnam Veterans Luncheon at the Veteran Hospital in Claremore, OK on OCT 9. On Oct 23 there is a Veterans Stand-down located at the American Legion Post 36 in Sapulpa, OK
How The Health Are You?
Health & Benefits Fair Administration Building East Entrance Wednesday, October 6, 2010 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
Vote results for the M&R, Stores and Tech Specialist T/A August 27. 2010
These are the numbers for the entire TWU M&R, Tech Specialist and Stores TA vote count along with the Local 514 numbers. Local 514 Results and Full Count of TA – PDF
TWU Tells the Senate: Pass the FAA Reauthorization Bill NOW!
With Congress back in session from their August break, it is time to pass the long overdue Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Bill that expires on September 30th and stop the obstructionism that is allowing the Bush policies of 2007 to remain in force. The bill will create an estimated 300,000 jobs and make air…
Secure Flight
Secure Flight is the Transportation Security Administration’s program for streamlining the watch list matching process. Secure Flight is designed to improve the travel experience for all passengers, including those who have been misidentified in the past. This is welcome news if you or your guest travelers have the same or similar name to someone on…
TWU Local 514 Bylaws Change as of September 1, 2010
Election board nominations and elections will not be done in October due to the most recent bylaws changes. The new changes took effect on Sept.1 2010 and completed a motion made by Sam Cirri and seconded by Greg Sewell and voted on by the membership.
Regular Membership Meeting, September 2010
Regular Membership Meeting Sept. 27, 2010 – PDF Monday, September 27, 2010 7:15 AM * 11:45 AM * 3:45 PM * 11:30 PM TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Regular Order of Business 2011 Benefit update Discussion and vote on pay increase for newly elected officers (MEM motion) Discussion and vote on sponsoring the…
United Health Care, Class Action Settlement and FAQ’s
A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT INVOLVING UNITED HEALTHCARE CORPORATION (NOW KNOWN AS UNITEDHEALTH GROUP), AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES WILL PROVIDE CASH PAYMENTS TO PERSONS WHO RECEIVED OR FURNISHED OUT-OF-NETWORK HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND WHO QUALIFY YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ARE AFFECTED WHETHER OR NOT YOU ACT UHC Class Action Full text – PDF United Healthcare Corporation Class…