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The TWU Endorses the Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act – Ensures the Safety of Aviation Workers and the Flying Public, Prevents Offshoring
Posted OnNovember 15, 2019 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zack Tatz, ztatz@twu.org November 15, 2019 The TWU Endorses the Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act Ensures the Safety of Aviation Workers and the Flying Public, Prevents Offshoring Washington, DC – Today, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) strongly endorsed new legislation that raises the level of safety and security…Read More…
Legislative Update – November 13, 2019
Posted OnNovember 13, 2019 byNovember 13, 2019 The TWU is leading a coalition representing 50,000 flight attendants to demand the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) immediately implement new rest rules for flight attendants. As part of that campaign, we filed comments to the FAA urging them move forward with this rule. After years of struggle,…Read More…
Happy Veterans Day from the TWU International
Posted OnNovember 11, 2019 byThe TWU is honored to serve the thousands of our members who are veterans from all branches of the U.S. military, especially on Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.Read More…
American Airlines Association Update: Negotiations Update
Posted OnNovember 1, 2019 byNovember 1, 2019 Negotiations continued in Washington, D.C. this week, with little movement from the company being made towards completed tentative agreements. In light of the unfortunate lack of progress, the Executive Committee is considering next steps and an appropriate response. Read More…
President Samuelsen Elected USA Chair of International Transport Workers Federation Road Transport Committee
Posted OnOctober 30, 2019 byTWU International President John Samuelsen was elected USA Chair of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) Road Transport Committee earlier this month. The ITF represents over 2.5 million road transport workers around the world. In this role, President Samuelsen will work with other transportation leaders around the world to combat the negative effects of privatization,…Read More…
American Airlines Association Update: Negotiations Update
Posted OnOctober 25, 2019 byOctober 25, 2019 Sisters and Brothers, Since the resumption of mediated negotiations between the Association and American Airlines on September 16, the parties have met multiple days over five weekly sessions. Although progress has been slow, it has been positive and productive. The talks have moved into more serious and in-depth discussions regarding Scope, Insurance…Read More…
TWU International Communications Dept Wins More than 10 ILCA Awards
Posted OnOctober 21, 2019 byTWU International Communications Dept Wins More than 10 ILCA Awards The TWU International Communications Department won more than 10 International Labor Communications Association (ILCA) Awards for work performed in the 2018 calendar year. The ILCA, founded in 1955, is the professional organization of labor communicators in North America. The annual ILCA Labor Media Contest recognizes…Read More…
American Airlines Association Update: Negotiations Update
Posted OnOctober 18, 2019 byOctober 18, 2019 Negotiations continued in Washington, DC this week. Some progress continues to be made and the negotiating committees were briefed. Your Executive Negotiators remain committed to achieving the best contract in the industry. Additional dates are scheduled for next week. We are hopeful progress continues and increases at the next meeting.Read More…
TWU Envoy Air Dispatch Group Ratifies Contract: 89% Voted ‘Yes’
Posted OnOctober 15, 2019 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Denise Romano at 202-719-3837 October 15, 2019 TWU Envoy Air Dispatch Group Ratifies Contract: 89% Voted ‘Yes’ On October 6, 2019 the Envoy Air Dispatch Group represented by Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) was ratified with 89% of our members voting in favor of the new six-year agreement. TWU Air…Read More…
American Airlines Association: Negotiations Update
Posted OnOctober 11, 2019 byOctober 11, 2019 Negotiations continued in Washington, DC this week. Some progress continues to be made and the negotiating committees were briefed. Your Executive Negotiators remain committed to achieving the best contract in the industry. Additional dates are scheduled for next week. We are hopeful progress continues and increases at the next meeting.Read More…