Al Ball

Attendance Arbitration

December 16, 2022 TO: TWU/IAM Association Members RE: Attendance Arbitration Late yesterday afternoon, the Association completed the attendance arbitration that was continued from September against American Airlines. Our team completed our witness testimony mid-day Wednesday. The Company began presentation of their case on Wednesday afternoon, completing their witness testimony late Thursday afternoon. Closing briefs are…

 Local 514’s Digest for the week of Dec 16, 2022

TWU Local 514

President: Rollie Reaves and I sat down with five IAM Reps. in DC this week to discuss the possibility of reconvening the Representation Committee. That committee is tasked with handling all contractual issues. There are many issues to resolve, I suspect there will be future meetings with the IAM to work through those issues. I…

Operation Bikes for Kids

This year the TWU514 is taking part in helping out 106.1 the Twister, Natalie Cash and Channel 2 News in helping gather one thousand sixty one (1061) bikes for Tulsa area youth to be provided to 5 charities for distribution. Salvation Army, Owasso Community Resources, Toys for Tots, Tulsa Bike Club and Family Children’s Services.…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Dec 9, 2022

TWU Local 514

President: All,  This week Marla and I, along with TWU Local 567 President Rollie Reaves, attended Negotiation and Difficult Conversations Training in Boston Massachusetts at the Harvard Law School Campus. Next week I fly to DC for meetings at the International offices with the new Air Division Director Andre Sutton.  Dale Danker Vice President: Membership…

DECEMBER 2022 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Monday December 12, 2022 Times: 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM Place: TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street, Tulsa, OK 74116 Agenda Regular Order of Business Vote on Motions 2210-1-01 Dale Danker moves to reduce Election Committee to 3 member panel due to fiduciary responsibility. Seconded by Don McCormick December 2022 Membership Posting in PDF

The Passing of Brother Tim Connor

It is with a deeply saddened heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Tim Connor on Tuesday, December 06, 2022 Tim had been with us here in Tulsa working as Bench Avionics since 1994. Please keep the Connor family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for Timothy Ray Connor Timothy Ray Connor,…

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits are moving to Lincoln!

Beginning 1/1/2023 Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits are moving to Lincoln! With Lincoln, you benefit from: An outstanding reputation for service and financial strength More than 70 years of experience in employee benefit An enduring commitment to protecting you and your family Timely, accurate claim payments and claim status update Premium amounts may have changed.…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of Nov 18, 2022

TWU Local 514

President: All, The posted seniority list going forward will include classification history dates of all classifications you have worked according to the previous contract rules you were under. Please read about this on Jetnet and go take a look at what they have listed for you. If you believe there is an error please get…

The Passing of Sister Linda Kay Allen

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Sister Linda Allen on November 10th, 2022. Linda was the TWU President at Zebco back in the late 90’s, She helped to fight for a better package for all the Zebco members when they were taking their product overseas. Please keep the Allen family…

IMPORTANCE HIGH – Re: Seniority History lists

All, The company has added previous Classification Seniority history to the seniority lists. For TWU  members the history will only go back to March 26, 2020 due to the language in previous contracts. Please review your information to make sure it is correct. If you believe it is not correct, contact a Union Representative to…