Passages

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

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…

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…

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…

The American Workplace

Hard working TWU members keep American Airlines and American Eagle operations going every day – rain or shine. In spite of AMR’s bankruptcy and the company’s latest filing to abrogate AA’s labor  contracts, TWU members continue to perform as airline professionals, doing their best for our passengers every day, 24-7. The TWU video, [youtube_video id=”3uF8g8nzwyM”]…

AMR Bankruptcy Updates for April 10, 2012

The TWU’s legal team is preparing for trial in New York. AMR “fast tracked” the bankruptcy process with their 1113(c) filing to abrogate our labor contracts. AMR’s motion included dumping over 6,500 documents and exhibits with the court filing. The documents spell out AMR’s alleged reason for seeking abrogation of all of our CBAs. TWU’s…