Before last month’s deadly tornado outbreak that devastated communities all around Oklahoma City, almost 600 labor activists came there to protest the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) meeting being held. This was the first time that state labor groups came together to protest ALEC in force, and it was the largest ever held. The day…
Oklahoman’s Protest ALEC Meeting – March for Middle Class and Working Families
AMR Bankruptcy Timeline
Nov. 29, 2011 – AMR files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Dec. 5, 2011 – TWU earns seat on the Unsecured Creditors Committee Feb. 1, 2012 – AMR presents 1113 “ask” eliminating over 9,000 TWU positions by outsourcing jobs Feb. 13, 2012 – TWU hosts tele- phone town hall Q and A about AMR bankruptcy…
National Safety Month: Safety Starts With Me!
Thunder Tickes Available…
I know that you are in the middle of elections right now, but I had something fall into my lap this week, as we internally opened up a limited amount of Thunder Half Season Packages. They are located in lower level baseline. These are bundled with Tulsa Court-side seats, so the total package details are…
IBT Raids Against TTD Affiliates
As many of you are aware, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) has increased raiding activities directed at TTD affiliates. At a time when the labor movement – and more importantly, its membership – is under constant attack in Washington, at the state and local government level and on the job, these raids are weakening…
Vacation Usage
After a meeting with the company they have informed us they are receptive to relaxing the 40 hour restriction on day at a time vacation. Details are currently being worked out and they are looking at communicating the change after they review the administrative procedures. John Hewitt