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American Rescue Plan Saves Thousands of TWU Jobs
Posted OnMarch 17, 2021 byTWU members, Last week, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law – the fifth Covid-19 emergency response bill since the beginning of the pandemic. The TWU played a major role in getting this bill passed, and it includes significant funding that will go directly into your pockets. Over the past year, we have…Read More…
The TWU Salutes the Women on Our IEC & B this International Women’s Day
Posted OnMarch 8, 2021 byMarch 8 is International Women’s Day, celebrating the many accomplishments and contributions that women have made throughout history – despite all the unique difficulties they silently face. This year, the TWU International would like to recognize the talented, dedicated, selfless women who serve on our International Executive Council & Board: Delisa Brown, President, Local 171,…Read More…
March is Women’s History Month: The TWU International Celebrates Our Working Women
Posted OnFebruary 28, 2021 byMarch 1 kicks off a month dedicated to celebrating Women’s History. The TWU International will be spending the next 31 days shining a bright spotlight on the incredible feats women accomplish each and every day. Before Covid-19 times and throughout this pandemic, they silently overcome obstacles while skillfully performing their day-to-day duties – whether they…Read More…
AA Association Update: Allocator Arbitration Communication
Posted OnFebruary 24, 2021 byFebruary 23, 2021 Sisters and Brothers, This communication is being shared to address the concerns that will arise from the fact that the Fleet Service “Allocator” Arbitration was not heard today. We are all well aware of the challenges we face while dealing with this pandemic, but at the same time we have developed proper…Read More…
AA Association Update
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2021 byFebruary 8, 2021 American Airlines has informed the Association that it will again, be sending Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications (WARN Act notifications) to Association covered employees. This notice, which is required by law, will contain information indicating that American Airlines may furlough employees. The company has also advised the Association that they will be…Read More…
Local 556 Member Raises Money for Covid-19 Victim
Posted OnFebruary 5, 2021 byTWU Local 556 member Cheyenne Cope turned her bad day into a charitable one. Earlier this week, the Dallas-based Southwest Flight Attendant began raising money via a Facebook video to help a shuttle bus driver named Ben, whose daughter passed away from Covid-19, leaving behind five children – one as young as eight. “I was…Read More…
Press Release: The TWU Congratulates Pete Buttigieg Following Confirmation as Department of Transportation Secretary
Posted OnFebruary 2, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano at dromano@twu.org The TWU Congratulates Pete Buttigieg Following Confirmation as Department of Transportation Secretary The following statement can be attributed to Transport Workers Union of America International President John Samuelsen, following the confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary. “Secretary Pete Buttigieg is more…Read More…
Press Release: The TWU Looks Forward to Working with President Biden and Vice President Harris
Posted OnJanuary 20, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Looks Forward to Working with President Biden and Vice President Harris Following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the following statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union (TWU) President John Samuelsen: “The TWU is proud to congratulate…Read More…
Press Release: The Biden Administration’s Mask Mandate Will Save Lives
Posted OnJanuary 20, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The Biden Administration’s Mask Mandate Will Save Lives In response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of a federal mask mandate, the following statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union (TWU) President John Samuelsen: “It’s about damn time our government lived up to its obligations…Read More…
The TWU Urges Caution Ahead of Presidential Inauguration
Posted OnJanuary 19, 2021 byTWU Members, As we prepare for the presidential inauguration on Wednesday, our top priority is ensuring the safety of all transport workers. We urge you to use caution in the coming days. The events of the past few weeks in Washington, DC and several state capitals, including the breaching of the United States Capitol, have…Read More…