All postings from the Negotiations Committee
Passages “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Union supporters rallied Monday against legislation they claim would result in union busting. “We cannot sit on the couch and watch our state and our jobs and our rights be stolen from us any longer,” Oklahoma City emergency dispatcher Shannon Nealy told about 400 people gathered outside the state Capitol. “We must take action.” Nealy…
Background checks, drug screening, not consistent for mechanics working on U.S. aircraft; Many U.S. carriers, even some with 100 percent domestic routes, are now sending planes overseas to thinly regulated facilities for major overhaul Washington DC – A new report from the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) highlights significant gaps in the safety and…
Will be on Senate floor TODAY 4-5-2011 Please Call your State Senator and tell them to vote NO on HB 1593. Stand-Up for Workers! Worker Rights Are Human Rights! Senator Phone Senator Phone Tom Adelson (D) 405-521-5551 Constance Johnson (D) 405-521-5531 Cliff Aldridge (R) 405-521-5584…
This moment has heightened our awareness and sense of urgency. It has captured our attention and brought renewed energy, motivation and a shared sense of commitment to fight back. All TWU members must seize this moment filled with motivation and readiness to benefit from conducting a common effort around a common campaign to make sure…
There are 13 such cities in Oklahoma. After massive, statewide Republican election gains in November, the climate is not exactly union-friendly. The bill and its method of passage bear the trademarks of 2011 collective bargaining attacks by the Far Right: – The bill was passed along party lines (5R to 3D) – The bill overturns…
OSHA Inspections When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) comes knocking, what should a facility expect and how should it be handled? The OSHA inspector is there for one of two reasons: to conduct a programmed inspection or an unprogrammed inspection. A programmed inspection is when the inspection is scheduled due to selection criteria…