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Happy Veterans Day from TWU
Posted OnNovember 11, 2017 byOn 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 nation. We thank you for your service. Veterans Day 2017 from TWU International on Vimeo.Read More…
New Agreement at PSA Airlines
Posted OnOctober 24, 2017 byCongratulations to the 28 brothers and sisters at PSA Airlines, who voted to ratify a new agreement today by an overwhelming 86 percent. All 28 members participated in the election, and the five-year agreement includes yearly pay increases as well as several other highlights: Date of signing base pay increases ranging from 8 – 20…Read More…
#TodayWeUnite Rally October 26
Posted OnOctober 23, 2017 byTo the TWU Membership, The permit has been issued and we are taking our fight to American Airlines Headquarters on October 26. We are going to make sure that Doug Parker and Robert Isom get the message, it’s time for them to step up and get this contract done! Membership frustration has grown to the…Read More…
American Airlines Bargaining Update, October 20th
Posted OnOctober 20, 2017 byDownload this update as a PDF. Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in New York City. As was previously reported, an Association subcommittee met last week in Dallas to review and designate what Letters of Agreement would be retained in the JCBA, should be discussed during…Read More…
Association, AA Executive Session Negotiations Continue
Posted OnOctober 6, 2017 byDownload this update as a PDF. Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in Washington DC. Negotiations for M&R were focused on the Filling of Vacancies Articles. Tentative Agreements were reached for these classifications the IAM is responsible for: Filling of Vacancies for Quality Assurance Auditors,…Read More…
TWU Hurricane Relief: Airlifting Supplies to Our Brothers and Sisters in Puerto Rico
Posted OnOctober 4, 2017 byThe wake of destruction left from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is unimaginable. TWU members and retirees are not only facing the struggle of rebuilding homes and replacing belongings, but daily survival items such as food, water, medical supplies, and electricity are scarce. At the Transport Workers Union’s 25th Convention, delegates unanimously approved a resolution,…Read More…
Hurricane Relief Grants for Members Using Union Plus
Posted OnSeptember 27, 2017 byIn addition to the TWU Hurricane Relief Fund, TWU members who use Union Plus programs can apply for disaster relief grants through Union Plus. Disaster relief grants are for $500, and they do not need to be repaid. Find out if you’re eligible for a Union Plus disaster relief grant on the Union Plus website.Read More…
Samuelsen Slate Wins Re-Election
Posted OnSeptember 26, 2017 byThe “United Unstoppable” slate won re-election at the Transport Workers Union 25th Constitutional Convention in Las Vegas, September 26, 2017. Officers are as follows: John Samuelsen, International President Alex Garcia, International Executive Vice President Gary Maslanka, International Secretary-Treasurer John Bland, International Administrative Vice President Jerome Lafragola, International Administrative Vice President Thank you for the participation…Read More…
Letter Concerning Hilton Albany / United Capital Corporation
Posted OnSeptember 22, 2017 byOn behalf of the 55,000 Transport Workers Union members in New York and the 15,000 flights attendants we represent at Southwest Airlines, we were angered to learn of United Capital’s deplorable labor relations approach to contract negotiations with the Hotel Trades Council. Read our letter to David Hayes here.Read More…
Association Update, September 9: Negotiations Cancelled Due to Hurricane
Posted OnSeptember 9, 2017 bySeptember 9, 2017 Association, AA Executive Session Negotiations Canceled Brothers and Sisters, Due to the hurricane in Florida, the TWU/IAM Association and American Airlines have mutually decided to cancel contract negotiations next week. The safety of the Association’s members and representatives is of paramount importance and travel at this time is not advised. Negotiations are…Read More…