Month: March 2011

OSHA Inspection Practices and Policies

OSHA Inspections When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) comes knocking, what should a facility expect and how should it be handled? The OSHA inspector is there for one of two reasons: to conduct a programmed inspection or an unprogrammed inspection. A programmed inspection is when the inspection is scheduled due to selection criteria…

MSgt Tom Garrett Benefit Golf Tournament

For twenty two years, Oklahoma native, MSgt Tom Garrett has put himself in harm’s way for his country. He and his family have sacrificed for years going above and beyond whenever he was called into action, and they have done so selflessly and without thought of personal gain. MSgt Tom Garrett is a hero. But,…

Sgt. Tavera’s Fundraising Event

Brothers and Sisters, The TWU ATD Veterans Committee has a new project, Sgt. Joel Tavera. Joel is an Army Veteran that was severely wounded in Iraq. Some of his injuries include blindness, an amputated leg, and burns on over 60% of his body. Building Homes for Heros is in the process of building Joel a…

TWU Short Term Disability Presentations

Open Enrollment Ends March 31, 2011 TWU Short Term Disability Presentations By The Standard Insurance Learn how to protect your income. Learn about Disability Insurance. March 29, 2011: 5am – 4pm Palm Building, Room #T1 (upstairs above Landing Gear Shop) Presentations on the hour: 5am, 6am, 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm,…

“We are one” rally

What: we are one rally when: Monday, April 4th 12 Noon-1:00pm where: south steps of the state capitol the TWU is asking people to sign up for a bus trip to attend the “WE ARE ONE” rally in Oklahoma city. It is very important to have a good turn out to protect workers rights. This…

URGENT ! URGENT! URGENT !

HB 1593 – Repeal of the Oklahoma Municipal Employees Collective Bargaining Act passed the House and has been assigned to the Senate General Government Committee. If your Senator is a member of the committee – please contact him/her to vote NO. Committee Member Phone E-Mail Address Cliff Aldridge (R)-Chair 405-521-5500 aldridge@oksenate.gov Roger Ballenger (D)-Vice Chair…

“T” Shirt’s being handed out starting TODAY!

    We are staffing the Union Hall (not the Office Building) with Shirt Distribution Specialist for the the next three days. They will be there from 07:30 to 16:30 for the next 3 days, (3/22-23-24/2011) We are requesting that ALL TWU514 members wear the new shirt on April 4. On April 4, 2011, the…

Assault on Workers’ Rights, House Info Packet

ATD Brothers & Sisters, Please review and distribute to your Locals, E-boards and Members. Important information on the “Assault on Workers” going on all over our great country. This is a fight all workers cannot afford to  lose.   Fraternally, Robert Gless Deputy Director/ AA System Coordinator Transport Workers Union of America Air Transport Division…

March 2011 Membership Meeting

Monday, March 28, 2011 7:15 AM * 11:45 AM * 3:45 PM * 11:30 PM TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street   Agenda Regular Order of Business Discussion and vote on sponsorship of the Port City Raceway 2011 racing season Discussion and vote on posting monthly Union Business report Discussion and vote on sponsoring the…

LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE ANNUAL ENROLLMENT

IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION, AND A NEW HIRE IN 2010*, YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE DURING THE ANNUAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD. THIS YEAR’S LTD ENROLLMENT IS EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2011 ENROLLMENT WILL BE AUTOMATIC IF YOU DECIDE YOU DO NOT WANT LTD COVERAGE YOU MUST SIGN AN…