BY MITCHELL SCHNURMAN mschnurman@star-telegram.com With all its red ink and union problems, American Airlines doesn’t have a lot to brag about. But in one category, it’s far and away the industry leader: doing its own maintenance on airplanes. This sounds so fundamental to running an airline that customers may be surprised to learn that carriers…
Month: April 2011
TWU Mechanic & Related Contract Mediation
Today at 11:30 a.m. the Mechanic and Related Negotiating Committee Co-Chairman Local 567 President Larry Pike and ATD International Representative Don Videtich had a conference call with NMB Mediator Jack Kane. Mediator Kane advised us that he has designated two days for the Mechanic and Related Committee and American Airlines Management to meet, April 28th…
TWU Stores Contract Mediation Update
Today at 11:30 a.m. the Stores Negotiating Committee Co-Chairman Local 562 Secretary Treasurer Steve Gukelberger and ATD International Representative Don Videtich had a conference call with NMB Mediator Jack Kane. Mediator Kane advised us that he has designated two days for the Mechanic and Related Committee and the Company on April 28th and 29th. He…
Many Phone Calls about HB1593 and TWU Alert.
But the fact is it has not been voted on yet and remains on the agenda for Monday 4-11-2011 Here is a Link to the Senate Agenda. Please keep calling your Senator and tell him/her to vote against HB 1593. http://www.oksenate.gov/schedule/agenda.html
Local 514 News Alert
HB 1593 The war on the middle class and working families is about political payback. They want to restrict workers’ rights to collective bargaining for a middle class life by cutting wages and benefits. Oklahoma legislators wants to take away collective bargaining for city workers – those workers who make sure you have water, plow…
Shop Stewards Meeting
April 11, 2011 Transport Workers Union of America Local 514, Tulsa – Union Hall 11945 East Pine Street 7:15 am 11:45 am 3:45 pm You have a voice; let it be heard!
Recalls and Reassignments
Although the recalls have been a nightmare in the way it has been handled and many grievance have been filed, there may be some fixes in the very near future. Four committees have been formed to help solve some of the issues and concerns of recalls, reassignments and bypasses. Four teams of folks (TWU 514…
Union members rally against legislation at Oklahoma state Capitol
Union supporters rallied Monday against legislation they claim would result in union busting. “We cannot sit on the couch and watch our state and our jobs and our rights be stolen from us any longer,” Oklahoma City emergency dispatcher Shannon Nealy told about 400 people gathered outside the state Capitol. “We must take action.” Nealy…
TWU report highlights gaps in security, safety of aircraft maintenance…
Background checks, drug screening, not consistent for mechanics working on U.S. aircraft; Many U.S. carriers, even some with 100 percent domestic routes, are now sending planes overseas to thinly regulated facilities for major overhaul Washington DC – A new report from the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) highlights significant gaps in the safety and…
HB 1593 By Martin (Steve) of the House and Aldridge of the Senate
Will be on Senate floor TODAY 4-5-2011 Please Call your State Senator and tell them to vote NO on HB 1593. Stand-Up for Workers! Worker Rights Are Human Rights! Senator Phone Senator Phone Tom Adelson (D) 405-521-5551 Constance Johnson (D) 405-521-5531 Cliff Aldridge (R) 405-521-5584…