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Remembering Pearl Harbor
Posted OnDecember 7, 2016 bySeventy-five years ago today, the United States was attacked by Japan at Pearl Harbor, “a date which will live in infamy.” Ninety minutes after the attack began, it was over—leaving 2,403 Americans dead and another 1,178 wounded. The U.S. was at war with Japan, and three days later, with Germany. While the nation…Read More…
TWU Blasts DOT Decision to Back Norwegian Air
Posted OnDecember 5, 2016 byIn a blow to U.S. aviation workers, the Department of Transportation (DOT) on Friday granted Norwegian Air International (NAI) a permit to fly to the United States. TWU vehemently opposes this decision. After an election focused on protecting American jobs, the White House has decided to threaten the entire U.S. aviation industry. NAI is a…Read More…
TWU-Represented Dispatchers Reach Agreement with Frontier Airlines
Posted OnDecember 2, 2016 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 2, 2016 CONTACT: Ori Korin TWU-Represented Aircraft Dispatchers Reach Agreement with Frontier Airlines Late Tuesday evening, Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) Local 540 and Frontier Airlines reached a tentative agreement for the TWU-represented aircraft dispatchers at the airline. The two sides have been negotiating an agreement for nearly five years…Read More…
Happy Thanksgiving
Posted OnNovember 23, 2016 byHappy Thanksgiving to TWU members and their families From the leadership and international staff of TWU, we’d like to extend a heartfelt wish for a joyous Thanksgiving to all of our members. We know this is the busiest travel time of the year and many of you are working on Thanksgiving Day itself…Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, Nov. 18
Posted OnNovember 18, 2016 byThe Joint Association Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines this week in Dallas. Updates from both committees are below. The following negotiation dates have been scheduled for the rest of the year: Week of December 5 – DCA Week of December 12 – LAS Download Fleet Service Download Mechanic &…Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, Nov. 11
Posted OnNovember 11, 2016 bySisters and Brothers: The Joint Association Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines this week in Las Vegas. Updates from both committees are below. The following negotiation dates have been scheduled for the remainder of the year: Week of November 14 – DFW Week of December 5 – DCA Week of…Read More…
Veterans Day 2016
Posted OnNovember 10, 2016 byThe Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO joins with millions of grateful Americans in recognizing the sacrifice and commitment of our veterans of the armed forces. On Veterans Day and every day, we are honored to count among TWU’s members thousands of veterans from all branches of the U.S. military who have protected this great…Read More…
TWU-Represented Group at American Airlines Secures New Contract
Posted OnNovember 10, 2016 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 10, 2016 CONTACT: Ori Korin Another TWU-Represented Work Group at American Airlines Secures New ContractFlight Crew Training Instructors and Simulator Pilots Ratify New Agreement With nearly 90 percent of the work group participating in the election, American Airlines’ Flight Crew Training Instructors and Simulator Pilots ratified a new contract today;…Read More…
American Airlines Workers Industry Best Pay Rates Go into Effect
Posted OnNovember 9, 2016 byAmerican Airlines Workers Industry Best Pay Rates Go into Effect Published 09 Nov, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 9, 2016 Contact: Ori Korin American Airlines Workers Industry Best Pay Rates Go into Effect This month, approximately 30,000 ground workers at American Airlines will see their industry-leading wage rates reflected in their paychecks. The…Read More…
Know Your Rights on Election Day
Posted OnNovember 7, 2016 byKnow Your Rights on Election Day Published 07 Nov, 2016 Election Day is here. TWU has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, and we want to make sure our members know their rights before they go in the voting booth this year. Here’s what you need to know: Many states offer same-day voter registration. If you…Read More…