Passages

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

In Memory of: , November 16th 2011

TWU Members who have passed since the last Executive Board Meeting by Bear Messick November 16, 2011   Warren Llewellyn,  Passed Nov 2, 2011,   Title 1,  Retired 1987 Darrell Hensike, Passed Nov 3, 2011,  Title 1,  Retired 1996 Johnnie Harless,  Passed Nov 6, 2011,  Title 5, Retired 1982 Homer Higgins, Passed Nov 12, 2011,  Title 2,  Retired 1988  …

DOT Approves Agreement Between American Airlines, Qantas

The DOT has given approval to American Airlines and Qantas for a trans-Pacific joint business agreement (JBA), which will allow the carriers to coordinate services between the United States, Australia and New Zealand. The authorization of the JBA will bring more travel choices and greater benefits to consumers and also maximize value for stakeholders in…

TWU – AA Fleet Service Clerk / Ground Service Clerk

The following is the abbreviated summary of the 11-3-2011 Tentative Agreement that has been brought back to vote on. I have only addressed the changes that I consider important. I advise each and every one of you to read the T/A in its entirety and understand what it is you are voting on. We will have a meeting at…

Tulsa’s Veteran’s Day Parade is November 11,2011

The Transport Worker’s Union Local 514, Veteran’s Committee is having a float in Tulsa’s Veteran’s Day Parade. The Theme for this years Parade is “Let Freedom Ring”. Let’s show our support for our veteran’s by participating in this years parade. We are meeting behind Home Depot at 901 S. Elgin, Tulsa, at 9:00am for staging. Remember…

Vacation by the Hour…

Recently a letter from James B Weel, Managing Director, Employee Relations, dated October 11, 2011 has been circulating on the floor. Mr. Weel claims in the letter that they have just became aware that some Tulsa union members and supervisors have been violating the TWU/AA Agreement by taking vacation in hourly increments. Local 514 was not aware of this being an issue until this letter surfaced.…