TWU Voluntary Benefits Clarification

All TWU sponsored benefits including Short Term Disability (TransAmerica and Standard), Life Insurance (US Life, TransAmerica) and any future insurance coverage offered by the TWU, have to be combined to form one line on TWU members pay stub. That line was previously named “TWU Life/STD/USLife” and has been renamed “TWU VOL Benefits”. This is the…

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Transfers 12L and Shop to Shop Update

On Monday, May 9, 2011, all 27 Title I AMT 12L transfers to the Tulsa Maintenance Base were sent out electronically and are currently in process for the Members to accept or decline and start the process of security checks and relocating to Tulsa. Also, on Monday at the Shop Steward’s Meeting, we were notified…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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