Category: Politics
From the Presidents Desk, 2016 Oklahoma Elections
Dear TWU Local 514 Members: The TWU has always fought to improve the lives of our members; and this year’s Elections are essential for you as a voter to help improve the state of Oklahoma. TWU 514 has researched the candidates in the upcoming races and recommends these based on their views of workers’ rights.…
This Week in Brief
NAI The US Department of Transportation is putting on hold its application for a Foreign Air Carrier Permit (FACP). In a statement, the DOT said it would require additional time to study the various points of order brought up by several labor unions that had opposed the carrier’s application including: the Air Line Pilots Association…
Congress is about to vote on an FAA bill that will put airline jobs at risk
This legislation would extend FAA funding until September of next year. It includes poorly written security measures that could cause current airline employees to lose their jobs without making air transportation any safer. Lawmakers have added a number of security provisions to the bill in response to recent terrorist attacks overseas. Those attacks focused…
Voter Registration Deadline Nearing For Oklahoma Primary
OKLAHOMA CITY –A registration deadline is looming for Oklahomans wishing to vote in the June 28 primary election. Voters have until Friday to register to vote or to change their party affiliation or address before the statewide primary. Voter registration forms can be downloaded from the Oklahoma State Election Board’s website or picked up at…
NAI’s Scheme Should Not Fly – TWU Praises Congress for Taking Action
Following the release of bipartisan legislation today to prohibit Norwegian Air International’s (NAI) Irish-flag subsidiary from violating labor standards in the aviation industry, the Transport Workers Union of America issued the following statement: “As the Norwegian Air saga continues to rear its ugly head, we are grateful to the members of Congress who stand up…
Let Congress Know You Oppose ATC Privatization!
Legislation (H.R.4441) was recently introduced with the intention to protect this country’s aviation system but includes damaging language that will privatize our country’s air traffic control system. This means the people who keep the system safe and efficient will no longer be part of a government-run agency and instead part of a private corporation. Privatization of…
Shop Steward Meeting Monday, February 8, 2016
Monday, February 8, 2016 Time …………………….. 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM Place ……………………..TWU Hall 11929 East Pine Street Agenda • PoliticalUpdate SS Meeting Notice February 2016 in PDF
Email your U.S. Representative and asking them to support the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the transit and highway funding reauthorization bill. TWU needs you to take action TODAY by emailing your U.S. Representative and asking them to support the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 3763) and oppose any amendment that would cut transit funding. Email…
Some lawmakers didn’t think we’d put up a fight…..
Because our elected officials have heard from us, we’ve been able to slow them down from passing Fast Track and bad trade deals. And it looks like over the next two days we might be able to bring this to a screeching halt. But that can only happen if you call your lawmakers now and…