Passages

Passages “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

A Promise to BE PINK 

When most people hear the word “cancer,” they fear the worst. That’s how I felt when my wife Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 and our lives were changed forever. During that difficult time, I became very involved in our local Tulsa Susan G. Komen chapter and was glad to know that this…

Wage Works Overpayment

We wanted to let you know that Wage Works identified an overpayment situation.  They have identified 297 employees who received overpayments.  The overpayments occurred due to errors on Spectera’s claim file. Below  is a letter that will be sent to employee impacted this week:   Dear (First Name), You are receiving this letter because you…

2015 Benefits Selection

Terry Buck, TWU514’s Benefits Chairman, has been at numerous events designed to help us understand our options in relation to our 2015 Benefits package. Terry recommends that all members visit with a counselor this year in order for you to make the best decision for your personal needs. There are numerous changes that you MUST REVIEW.…

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT DECISION RE. EQUITY DISTRIBUTION LAWSUIT

Federal District Court Judge Vince Chhabria has issued his decision on the TWU motion to dismiss the complaint in the Equity Distribution lawsuit and on its motion for summary judgment in the case. The motion for summary judgment argued that plaintiff early-outs and stand-insteads had failed to exhaust their internal union remedies prior to filing…

Retirement: How your retirement income is taxed

By SANDRA BLOCK Kiplinger’s Personal Finance | Posted: Sunday, September 28, 2014 12:00 am One of the biggest mistakes that retirees make when calculating their living expenses is forgetting how big a bite state and federal taxes can take out of savings. Tax-deferred accounts: Prepare to feel pain. Withdrawals from traditional IRAs and your 401(k)…

2015 Retiree Medical Rates

  Retirees before 11/01/2012 Monthly Retiree Contributions  EE Contribution Under Age 65 HMO – Triple S PPO (Puerto Rico Only) Employee Only Employee Plus 1 Employee Plus 2 100.53 191.00 261.18 Under Age 65 Retiree Value Plan RPO Employee Only Employee Plus 1 Employee Plus 2 155.00 310.00 465.00 Under Age 65 Retiree Standard Plan…