Passages

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

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Blogs

What we must remember is that even though we make our page private, NOTHING on the internet is really private. Therefore, be cautious of what is posted on your Facebook, Twitter or blog. “I hate my boss. John Doe is the dumbest supervisor to ever work at ABC company.” and “Man that was a wild…

State attacks on public sector workers rights:

May 9, 2011 UPDATE By the TWU Department of Strategic Planning   The following report provides details on some of the unlawful attacks on workers’ human rights that are being carried out in various states now. It also identifies the TWU Locals in those states, and discusses our strategic interests in the ways workers and…

Local 514 Classification Chart

The Transport Workers Union Local 514  consist of the following title groups. NOTE: The “members total” is as of May 2011   Title # Job Title Members Total 1 Inspector 346 1 Crew Chief Mechanic AMT 337 1 Mechanic AMT 2855 1 Overhaul Support Mechanic 567 1 Crew Chief Part Washer 6 1 Part Washer…

Roger Allen Bogner Tool Box Raffle

At the May 9, 2011 Shop Steward Meeting, packets of tickets will be distributed to all shop stewards for Roger Bogner’s toolbox. Tickets are a $1 each or six (6) for $5 and must be turned in by Friday, June 24th 2011. The drawing will be held at the June 27th, 2011 membership meeting. Roger,…

In Face of Right Wing Assault, TWU Helps Stop Worker Gag Bill in Florida

Workers’ Rights are Human Rights activists in the Sunshine State defeated the most outrageous of the avalanche of anti-union bills pressed by Republican state legislators, SB 830, a Worker Gag law championed by Jeb Bush operative John Thrasher, which would have prohibited union dues money from being used for political purposes without similarly limiting corporate…

TWU Ohio Referendum Drive Surges

On Saturday, May 7, Columbus TWU members hit the streets, setting up shop outside TWU Local 208, where they gathered 250 more signatures to get a referendum on the ballot to VOTE NO on the anti-collective bargaining bill SB 5, and registered 7 more voters.  Akron TWU members are planning to duplicate the same success.…