The TWU Maintenance and Related (M&R) Negotiating Table Team met with AA management and mediator’s Jack Kane and Walter Darr in Hurst, Texas the week of March 7th. On Monday March 7th, American Airlines Vice President of Network Planning presented a slide show outlining the management’s desire to increase the Available Seat Miles (ASMs) cap…
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TWU Stores Contract Mediation Update 3/07/11- 3/11/11
The TWU Stores Negotiations Committee reconvened Negotiations with American Airlines in Hurst, Texas on March 7-11. This session in Mediation was attended by Jack Kane and Walter Darr of the National Mediation Board. The Stores Negotiations Committee members gathered at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2011, at which time the Company gave the Committee…
Thousands of protesters, unionists and supporters of the American worker
This week’s TWU video covers thousands of protesters, unionists and supporters of the American worker as they descend on Ohio’s capitol city in opposition of Governor Kasich’s SB5 anti-collective bargaining bill.
Rogers County Democratic Party..
Precinct meeting @ 7:00pm Thursday March the 10th @ the county building in Claremore fairgrounds. Any Questions call Jim Blouch, 918-406-1186
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…
Say goodbye to seven-digit dialing; say hello to 10-digit dialing this Saturday
Starting Saturday, March 5, say goodbye to dialing seven digits to make a phone call. Mandatory 10-digit dialing is coming to the Tulsa area. Starting in April, new phone numbers will be issued the 539 area code, though customers can ask for a 918 number if they are still available. The move is spurred on…
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…