Category: TWU

Death on the Job Report

Workplaces are much safer today than when the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act was passed in 1970, which promised workers in this country the right to a safe job. The job fatality rate has been cut by 81 percent; more than 492,000 workers lives have been saved. But too many workers remain at serious…

TWU 514 Sign Shop

We will no longer be taking any new orders for signs. We have several orders in process and will be continuing with them. All that have volunteered to work in the sign shop have done so with the hopes of getting labor recognized within our government. As we have seen here in Oklahoma, the majority of our legislation…

29D Grievance filed – LOM 14 Violation

On April 28th, 2014 President Dale Danker filed an Article 29D Grievance against the company for violation of our CBA. This pertains to transfer suspension and the movement of the surplused mechanics. (Actual Grievance language below) On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 we were informed by the Company that they are suspending the Tulsa Transfer Memorandum…

Tulsa Transfer Memorandum Suspension Title I & V

April 29, 2014 Dale Danker Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Local 514, Air Transport Division 11929 East Pine Street Tulsa, OK 74116-2025 Dear Dale, Recently discussions have been held between the Company and Local 514 regarding the surplus of four hundred Tulsa Base employees throughout Title I as well as the need to realign…

TWU and United Way

For a very long time now, TWU, Local 514 has partnered with United Way. Giving back is a union tradition and we are honored to be partners with United Way in helping our community. Whether it’s contributing time, skills or money, union members help to make a huge difference in our community through the United…

US Airways – NMB (National Mediation Board)

US Airways – NMB (National Mediation Board) IAM representatives from District 141, District 142, and the International Transportation Department will meet with the National Mediation Board and USAir representatives this week in Washington. The NMB directed meeting is intended to move our ongoing negotiations with USAir to a conclusion. The IAM is waiting for a…

514 – What’s on the plate

Judge Lane Judge Lane denied the company’s motion for summary judgment on their right to terminate the retiree medical plan. We have given the summary to our attorneys for their interpretation. MORE HERE Day 120 Equity Distribution Letter from Garry Drummond – April 8th 2014 was the Day 120 Distribution of Equity Day 120, Equity…