Category: TWU

STAND TOGETHER RALLY

Enough is Enough! Some Oklahoma legislators want you to believe that Oklahoma’s budget woes are directly related to our rights to democracy in the workplace. Those who provide necessities, 911 dispatchers, Street repair crew, Sanitation workers, Teachers,Firefighters, Police and more, are under attack. These workers have taken multiple cuts and made many concessions while continuing…

ATD Going Global in Campaign for a Fair Contract at American Airlines

ATD Director Garry Drummond welcomed the press and wasted no time in explaining the union’s decision to go local, nationwide and global in their fight for a fair contract with American Airlines. “The TWU is part of a global alliance. It’s called the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF). The ITF brings together 4.6 million workers…

Contractually Speaking

It also states the consequences of such actions. Furthermore, Article 12 paragraph n1 states how those crew chief positions will be filled “on a local city basis only.” The self-demotion window should open on March 12, 2011. Check your local bid boards for updated information. (n) An employee may request a demotion from the position…

Becoming a Disciplined Person

It’s the inner power that pushes you to get out of bed to exercise rather than sleeping in. It is the assertion of willpower over more basic desires and is synonymous with self-control. It includes having the personal initiative to get started and the stamina to persevere. Being disciplined gives you the strength to withstand…

Neil Mason Tool Box Raffle – Winner! Scott Martin

Scott Martin is the winner of the toolbox raffle.   Neil, a Facilities Maintenance mechanic, passed away on 22 April 2010 at the age of 70. Neil hired in 2000 and took a leave of absence on 28 March 2010. Neil’s widow appreciates the continued support from the TWU membership and would like for the…

HB 1593

  Call your Representative and ask How They Plan to Vote on HB 1593 Call 1-800-522-8502 and ask for your Representative If you do not know your representative, you may go to http://www.oklegislature.gov/ and click on “Find Your Legislator” Please call us at (405) 528-2409 and give us the result of your contact.

OETA and Jimmy Curry, Sunday 2-27-2011 – 1:00pm

    OETA is hosting a panel discussion on labor & collective bargaining to air this sunday at 1:00 p.m.     The panel participants are: Jimmy Curry, President of Oklahoma AFL-CIO (Local 514 member) Carolyn Stager, Oklahoma Municipal League There are others that have been invited to participate but as of now have not…