Below is a list of some of those bills and their status the Oklahoma AFL-CIO is tracking. The legislature has begun to hit deadlines, starting this week in the Senate. This deadline has left some bills DEAD and will be removed from this list next week. The bills that are have had changes sense the last Legislative Update. House…
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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…
James C. Little Letter to Senators on AA bankruptcy, 11-30-11
Dear Senator: Yesterday, American Airlines took the step of joining a long list of past legacy carriers in filing for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Transport Workers Union of America is the largest labor representative of the combined group. Consequently, our members have much at stake as this process unfolds. As you may…
James C. Little Letter to Representatives on AA bankruptcy, 11-30-11
Dear Representative: Yesterday, American Airlines took the step of joining a long list of past legacy carriers in filing for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Transport Workers Union of America is the largest labor representative of the combined group. Consequently, our members have much at stake as this process unfolds. As you…
TWU Tells the Senate: Pass the FAA Reauthorization Bill NOW!
With Congress back in session from their August break, it is time to pass the long overdue Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Bill that expires on September 30th and stop the obstructionism that is allowing the Bush policies of 2007 to remain in force. The bill will create an estimated 300,000 jobs and make air…