Category: Politics

Local 514 News Alert

HB 1593 The war on the middle class and working families is about political payback. They want to restrict workers’ rights to collective bargaining for a middle class life by cutting wages and benefits. Oklahoma legislators wants to take away collective bargaining for city workers – those workers who make sure you have water, plow…

Union members rally against legislation at Oklahoma state Capitol

Union supporters rallied Monday against legislation they claim would result in union busting. “We cannot sit on the couch and watch our state and our jobs and our rights be stolen from us any longer,” Oklahoma City emergency dispatcher Shannon Nealy told about 400 people gathered outside the state Capitol. “We must take action.” Nealy…

HB 1593 By Martin (Steve) of the House and Aldridge of the Senate

Will be on Senate floor TODAY 4-5-2011 Please Call your State Senator and tell them to vote NO on HB 1593. Stand-Up for Workers! Worker Rights Are Human Rights!         Senator Phone Senator Phone   Tom Adelson (D) 405-521-5551            Constance Johnson (D) 405-521-5531 Cliff Aldridge (R) 405-521-5584…

Worker’s Rights are Human Rights Campaign

This moment has heightened our awareness and sense of urgency. It has captured our attention and brought renewed energy, motivation and a shared sense of commitment to fight back. All TWU members must seize this moment filled with motivation and readiness to benefit from conducting a common effort around a common campaign to make sure…

Anti-Union Bill 1593

There are 13 such cities in Oklahoma. After massive, statewide Republican election gains in November, the climate is not exactly union-friendly. The bill and its method of passage bear the trademarks of 2011 collective bargaining attacks by the Far Right: – The bill was passed along party lines (5R to 3D) – The bill overturns…

“We are one” rally

What: we are one rally when: Monday, April 4th 12 Noon-1:00pm where: south steps of the state capitol the TWU is asking people to sign up for a bus trip to attend the “WE ARE ONE” rally in Oklahoma city. It is very important to have a good turn out to protect workers rights. This…

URGENT ! URGENT! URGENT !

HB 1593 – Repeal of the Oklahoma Municipal Employees Collective Bargaining Act passed the House and has been assigned to the Senate General Government Committee. If your Senator is a member of the committee – please contact him/her to vote NO. Committee Member Phone E-Mail Address Cliff Aldridge (R)-Chair 405-521-5500 aldridge@oksenate.gov Roger Ballenger (D)-Vice Chair…

Assault on Workers’ Rights, House Info Packet

ATD Brothers & Sisters, Please review and distribute to your Locals, E-boards and Members. Important information on the “Assault on Workers” going on all over our great country. This is a fight all workers cannot afford to  lose.   Fraternally, Robert Gless Deputy Director/ AA System Coordinator Transport Workers Union of America Air Transport Division…