AMR Bankruptcy Updates for April 13, 2012

Last night the company informed the TWU Negotiating Committees representing AMT and Related and the Fleet Groups, that they would not have any counter proposals available until next Wednesday and Thursday. As of today, the company has not provided the TWU with the needed documents they requested. TWU International Representative Jose Galarza informed the company that the TWU…

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Thinking of Retiring?

  Please contact Local 514’s Retirement Counselor Mark Loeber for details. Contact details are listed below: Mark Loeber TWU, Local 514 Retirement Counselor 9175 S. Yale Ave. Suite 200 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137 918-491-0079

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United Health-Care Lawsuit

This is what we know. We know that checks have been coming to members at an average amount of $160 dollars. We also know that there was only $350,000 to be given to all claimants. What we do not know is how many people will receive any money from the lawsuit. The Transport Workers Union…

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Should I Go to the Emergency Room?

Many times the emergency room (ER) is the right choice. But did you know your doctor can treat many of the same problems you might go to the ER for — and seeing your doctor can save you time and money. If your doctor is unavailable, there are other lower-cost alternatives to the ER. Here’s…

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Tool Box Drawing for Hershel Stanley

The family of Hershel Stanley is raffling off his tool box. Due to his illness, Mr. Stanley will no longer be able to use his box and his family could use the money. On Monday, April 9, 2012 Local 514 gave Shop Stewards tickets to sell to the membership to help raise money for Hershel…

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Legislative Update: April 13, 2012

 House Bill 2155 by Steele creates the “Oklahoma Employee Injury Benefit Act.”  This bill allows corporations with excessive claims to opt-out of workers’ compensation, which would drive up costs for corporations that do not have that option.  We oppose this bill.  It was voted from committee on 4-3-12 and will most likely be heard on 4-17-12.  Click here to view a comparison of…

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