Month: September 2014

Day of Caring

September 5th. The United Way Day of Caring 2014 was conducted at two locations this year, the YMCA in Owasso and Grimes Electuary in Tulsa. There were 35 volunteers of which 20 were union members one being a retiree. Both of the organizations provided lunch while the TWU provided the drinks again this year, water…

Call Congress and tell them to speak out against phones on planes.

Take action now. Call Congress and tell them to speak out against phones on planes. In January, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed to allow passengers to use cell phones on airplanes.   Allowing passengers to use phones to make calls during flights would create an annoyance that risks disagreements and possibly physical violence. Voice calls…

TWU, Local514 Womens Committee Meeting

When: Thursday, September 18, 2014 11:45 AM & 3:45PM Agenda Welcome New Members Susan G Koman “Race for the Cure” TWU International Working Women’s Committee Meeting Scheduled for December 9″‘ & 10″‘ Discussion on Hosting a TWU international Women’s Committee Meeting in Tulsa Please RSVP to the Union Hall (918) 437-4300 and let us know…

Women’s Committee Needs Volunteers!

We have scheduled a TWU Womens Committee meeting for Thursday, September 18, 2014. We are trying to get the Women’s Committee up and running again and would like for you to be involved. For any member wishing to join our Committee please join us at the meeting on September 18,2014 at 11:45 am and/or 3:45pm.…

Regular Membership Meeting

Monday, September 29, 2014 Time: 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM 11:30 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda • Regular Order of Business. Discussion and Vote on sponsorship of the Susan G Koman “Race for the Cure” Discussion and Vote on sponsorship of the Holiday Circus   Dale Danker, President September 2014…

TWU FILES INTERNATIONAL GRIEVANCE AGAINST AMERICAN AIRLINES OVER CONTRACT VIOLATIONS RE. PREFUNDING MATCH

TWU FILES INTERNATIONAL GRIEVANCE AGAINST AMERICAN AIRLINES OVER CONTRACT VIOLATIONS RE. PREFUNDING MATCH General Release for All American Airlines Active and Retired Employees: Yesterday, the TWU filed an International Grievance under the American Airlines System Board in response to the New American Airlines’ violation of its collective bargaining agreements with all seven TWU-represented contract groups.…

2014 Letter of support for the United Way

          Dear Brothers and Sisters: One of mankind’s traits is to look after and take care of our brothers and sisters. Be it family, friends, neighbors, or even perfect strangers, we have always answered the call for a helping hand. That belief has been at the core of the labor movement for more than…

Questions/Comments from the floor..

Brother Laursen’s statement: There is a good amount of worry about TWU members losing our sick days and maybe our entire sick bank. Any  comment ? The current CBA spells out our sick leave in Article 34. The only way the company can take this away is if we negotiate changes to our CBA. The…

September Blood Drive information

            Thursday, September 18, 2014 CAM Building 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Friday, September 19, 2014 CAM Building 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday, September 22, 2014 CAM Building 8:00 pm – 2:00 am Tuesday, September 23, 2014 CAM Building 8:00 pm – 2:00 am Wednesday, September 24, 2014 CAM…