Month: November 2013

514 – What’s on the plate

US Airways VP – Meets in Tulsa Friday, Nov. 15 David Seymour, Senior Vice President, Operations of US Airways  came to Tulsa to have a “Getting to know us” meeting. Among those attending were VP of Local 514,  Gary Yingst, 514’s Recording Sec. Jay Potter and AA VP of TULE, Bill Collins What does the DOJ ruling on merger…

Oklahoma State AFL-CIO Convention Results, November 15, 2013

    Jimmy Curry Chalk E. Norton President/Secretary/Treasurer Vice-President Trustees Ed Allen Jimmy Fish Debra Graumann AFT Local 2309 Oklahoma Building Trades Council OPEIU Local 381 Executive Board Members   Linda Gerster GMP Local 48 Jerry Hovarter SMW Local 124 Michael Richards Iron Workers 584 Brad Ford UA Local 430 Andy Frye USW Rapid Response…

Statement by Transport Workers Union of America Air Transport Director Garry Drummond

The Settlement between American Airlines, US Airways and the U.S. Department of Justice We’re pleased that an agreement between American Airlines, US Airways and the Department of Justice has been reached.  The DOJ’s actions in recent weeks were the equivalent of hitting a pause button on workers’ wages, benefits and job security. Today’s announcement will…

Safety Committee, November 2013

Our Goal is to work towards keeping our working environment safe so that you can  be there for your families. Below is the current list of TWU514 members that will help you be successful in achieving that goal. Please feel free to contact them with any and all safety related issues. Tony Bunch, Chair    Dale…

VOTE EARLY for KATHY TAYLOR

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Northeastern Oklahoma Central Labor Council, and Transport Workers Union of America, Local 514 has endorsed Kathy Taylor for Mayor. We feel that she is the best candidate for Mayor who will help us keep American Airlines Maintenance Base open. Kathy Taylor comes from a working-class family and learned the importance…