Before last month’s deadly tornado outbreak that devastated communities all around Oklahoma City, almost 600 labor activists came there to protest the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) meeting being held. This was the first time that state labor groups came together to protest ALEC in force, and it was the largest ever held. The day…
AMR Bankruptcy Timeline
Nov. 29, 2011 – AMR files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Dec. 5, 2011 – TWU earns seat on the Unsecured Creditors Committee Feb. 1, 2012 – AMR presents 1113 “ask” eliminating over 9,000 TWU positions by outsourcing jobs Feb. 13, 2012 – TWU hosts tele- phone town hall Q and A about AMR bankruptcy…
National Safety Month: Safety Starts With Me!
Our theme for 2013 is “Safety Starts With Me” because we all play a role in keeping each other safe. Check out this video of NSC staff as they share their own experiences with safety and hazard reporting! [youtube_video id =8jQf4uouaBA]
Thunder Tickes Available…
I know that you are in the middle of elections right now, but I had something fall into my lap this week, as we internally opened up a limited amount of Thunder Half Season Packages. They are located in lower level baseline. These are bundled with Tulsa Court-side seats, so the total package details are…
IBT Raids Against TTD Affiliates
As many of you are aware, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) has increased raiding activities directed at TTD affiliates. At a time when the labor movement – and more importantly, its membership – is under constant attack in Washington, at the state and local government level and on the job, these raids are weakening…
Vacation Usage
After a meeting with the company they have informed us they are receptive to relaxing the 40 hour restriction on day at a time vacation. Details are currently being worked out and they are looking at communicating the change after they review the administrative procedures. John Hewitt
American Mechanics Lock-in Pay Increases and Industry Standard Pay by September 2015
Our contract guarantees wage increases that will return us to industry standard pay rates. Here are the pay Increases we have locked in: By this September, when the Company exits bankruptcy and we receive our pay increases, we will have received about an 11 percent increase since September of last year. This September, we receive…
Salute to Our Veterans Blood Drive 7/1 – 7/2, 2013
Present to donate between July 1 and July 15 and you could win a $3000 gift card *Promotional rules apply: visit www.redcrossblood.org for details* Salute to Our Veterans Blood Drive Monday, July 1st ….. 10:30 am – 6:30 pm Tuesday, July 2nd ….. 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Tulsa Donation Center 10151 E. 11th St. Tulsa, OK 74128 Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org To schedule…
Regular Membership Meeting, June 24, 2013
Date: Monday, June 24, 2013 Times: 7:15 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:45 PM | 11:30 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda Regular Order of Business. Membership Meeting Bulletin June 24, 2013 in PDF
Replacement Ballot Instructions, TWU514 2013 Elections
If you have not received a ballot by June 28, 2013, please contact: John Richards at (918) 271-5035 or Kendal Anderson at (918) 638-9303 to request a replacement ballot. Once you receive your replacement ballot, please follow the voting instructions. Once you have completed your ballot, place the ballot in the secret ballot envelope, insert…