Category: Welfare

2014 Letter of support for the United Way

          Dear Brothers and Sisters: One of mankind’s traits is to look after and take care of our brothers and sisters. Be it family, friends, neighbors, or even perfect strangers, we have always answered the call for a helping hand. That belief has been at the core of the labor movement for more than…

LABOR DAY 2014

You know the routine, the end of summer, cookouts, parades, and head to the lake. We have celebrated Labor Day in many ways at the same time trying to remember the meaning of the holiday. The Labor Day Parade in Henryetta has become a tradition for some, with unions trying to spot light the labor…

2014 Henryetta Labor Day Parade and Marching Band Contest

Join us on Monday, September 1, 2014 for the 2014 Henryetta Labor Day Parade and Marching Band Contest. The Parade and Marching Band Contest begin at 10:00am on Main Street in Henryetta, OK. FREE BREAKFAST Come early (7:00am – 9:00am) and TWU, Local 514 will buy your breakfast at the Chair Crushers Grill, 10029 Old…

Triangle Returns

[youtube noL8nFSzsDc] One hundred years ago, the outrage over the Triangle fire led to the rallying cry, “Who will protect the working girl?” Where is that cry today?

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…

The 22nd annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive is Saturday, May 10.

April 2014—As Saturday, May 10, draws ever closer, letter carriers in more than 1,200 branches nationwide are full steam ahead to get ready for the 22nd annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive. “Too many people in this country are still going hungry every day,” NALC President Fredric Rolando said. “As letter carriers, we see this firsthand…

American Red Cross Blood Drive February 2014

BLOOD DRIVE All Donors receive a blue pocket T-shirt and TWU Local 514 will be serving “Sloppy Joes” and chips for all donors! Thursday, February 13 8 AM – 2 PM Friday, February 14 8 AM – 2 PM Monday, February 17 8 PM – 2 AM Tuesday, February 18 8 PM – 2 AM…

Apply for the 2014 Michael J. Quill Scholarship

Applications are now available from the Michael J Quill Scholarship Fund for fifteen (15) more college scholarships worth $4,800 each over a four (4) year time period.  These scholarships will be paid out per year in the amount of $1,200 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four (4) year course.  In addition,…