On Tuesday (6/14/11), management notified the M&R Negotiating Committee they would not respond to Article 7(Holidays) until they received a comprehensive counter proposal from the TWU that included all economic areas. On Wednesday (6/15/11), the TWU M&R Negotiating Committee presented management with viable solutions designed to address staffing-related concerns previously raised by management at last…
Month: June 2011
Notice to City of Tulsa Residents
ALERT in POSTING format PDF We need your help to stop the adoption of Election District Plan 2011 that diminishes the voice of working people at a time when the current politicians are adamant about taking away collective bargaining rights. Call your city councilors and tell them to vote against the District Plan 2011. The…
Dear Governor…
American workers have a word for the Governors across the country who are attacking workers’ rights- you have disrespected our communities and we are united in stopping this affront to democracy and human rights. [youtube Ru7HthSFtJM]
Contractually Speaking
Tulsa Maintenance Base (TULE) and Tulsa Airport (TUL), the combined stations known as 1TU are a one station set which means that any open positions for Title 1 M&R and Title V Stores will be filled in accordance with the Tulsa shop to shop transfer memorandum. Therefore, when the Tulsa Line has an opening it…
Overexertion
Overexertion is the third leading cause of unintentional injuries in the United States, accounting for about 3.3 million emergency room visits. Whether at work or home, you can take steps to prevent overexertion. Working in an awkward posture can place too much stress on the wrong part of your body. Place objects as close to…
Union-Made Products for $1 (or less) March-April 2011
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Tired of hearing “I can’t afford to buy Union Made Products” from friends and family? Here is a list of Union Made products available for a dollar at most stores. Crunch N’ Munch Ajax Dishwashing Liquid Quaker Oats Tortillaz Purina Dog Chow Alpo Canned Dog Food Gravy Train Canned Dog Food…
June 2011, Shop Stewards Meeting
Date: Monday, June 13, 2011 Time: 7:15 AM, 11:45 AM, 3:45 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Regular Order of Business. Training: Safety Mary Gorremans Recording Secretary Meeting Notice Posting in PDF
Union Planners conduct audit.. Good Thing!
As the Open Enrollment period drew to a close, for all new Standard Short Term Disability enrollees, Union Benefit Planners conducted an audit to ensure all new premium was begin collected properly. At completion of the audit, we found 305 members that were neglected as premiums were not being payroll deducted by the TPA. The…
Update: Letter to a TWU Local 514 Member
May 2, 2011 Hospital Participation Status Dear TWU Member: The provider listed below is a participating provider in the Aetna network We recently notified you that the provider listed below was terminating his/her contract with us and would no longer be participating in the Aetna network. However, this provider will, in fact, continue…
Staywell Rx program
If you or an eligible family member are diagnosed with diabetes and/or high blood pressure, you may need to take medication to control your condition. It’s important to take the right dose at the right time. Sometimes you may feel you need a little help to stay on track. Well, help is available – contact…