Executive Board Member
Working on new Grievances
Transfers
Did you put in for a transfer recently? Did you forget about an old transfer request? Be SURE to check and make sure you are on a list you want to be on. Go to www.twu514.org for more information.
Global Picks
Be sure to CHECK and change your Global Picks if needed. If you have moved areas of work remember to check by December 2026 so your choices on the next Crew Bid are correct. If you are part of the 1 of 3 9FF’s that have taken place on base, check your Global Picks. Everyone please check your Global Picks.
Did You Know;
To volunteer is the power inside TWU. Volunteering is the strength inside TWU.
Jennifer Brown (TWU Sargent at Arms/SS/OSM/WWC) said this at our WWC meeting; “When you volunteer you get paid in other ways. It’s what you learn when you volunteer, the things you do with others and what you can also teach others. It’s not always about being paid to do something.”-JB. I loved what she said because it’s true. Many people won’t volunteer their own time but they surely step up if they are going to get paid volunteering. While that is a natural reaction for many-it creates a weakness. When you see or work with those that carry their passion to help, the work being done by volunteers that show up before an event, during an event and after an event-you see teamwork in action. They are not doing it for the pay; they really enjoy watching being why so many have fun, laugh, learn something-volunteers make that happen, having our fun along the way! If someone always has to be paid to volunteer, do you really need them? They check-in to “volunteer” to work somewhere, oh but wait … .when they find out it’s on their own time and not paid UB (union business) they say; ‘ahh-no thanks’. It’s not important anymore because it doesn’t benefit them.
We have TWU committees; Veterans, Working Women’s, FLOC, Benefits, Human & Civil Rights, Welfare & Entertainment, Safety, etc. All these survive because of Volunteers-because of you, it’s that simple. The union does not pay people to go to Local 514 committee meetings. Union leaders know the hearts that volunteer mean more because of the passion to be involved and make the difference. Members are the power in Local-514, do not doubt that. When you hear chatter about how “weak our union is”, “what have they done”; look in the mirror-because you are the union-then take a look at your paycheck. Those who volunteered, strongly involved, using their talents and voices were the difference. Today, you are the difference and together we are unstoppable. Volunteering can be as easy as bringing in something requested on donations; socks, school supplies, turkeys, hams, shoes, gently used clothing, etc. If every one of us brought in JUST 1 item on donations we would have 4000+ items to help others. That’s dynamic right!!!! But the reality is we get about 300 to 700 items, yes it’s better than nothing, but our union workforce can do so much better. It’s one of the best feelings helping someone you don’t know or someone you do know.
Our WWC group had a terrific turnout for the Oklahoma Northeastern Food Bank last Thursday evening. We volunteered from 6:00PM to 8:00PM and packed food. The ONFB delivers food all over northeastern Oklahoma. It was only 2 hours to help so many in need, you have to try it with us sometime! We laugh so hard together while getting so much done. The friendships you grow along the way become priceless. Volunteering at work, in the union or in your community is the powerful difference of strength that is vital. It’s not about politics, beliefs or opinions-it’s simply volunteering to help. You change the future when you step up to help with your whole heart. It only takes a few hours a month to help somewhere. There will be an opportunity this January 27’ to bring in items the WWC will be collecting; paint brushes, paints, canvases (small/med), drawing tablets and crayons. Keep an eye out for the update in January! Thank you for asking about volunteering, for being the power inside our union. Paying it Forward is one of our many strengths and our integrity in the work we do keeps TUL/TLO moving forward. Take the time to feel your heart grow 10X it’s size this Holiday season! **I will be on VC from Nov. 16th to the 21st, 2026-no access to union cell or laptop.
Chuckle for Thanksgiving Table: Q: Why did the cranberry blush? A: It saw the turkey dressing!
HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAYS to all those on the days of November 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st. I am sorry I will miss sending each of you an e-card this year! I will be out of the country! Enjoy the gift in your Day and God Bless!
Linda
(918) 954-4709
LDill@twumail.org