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This Veterans Day
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 11 Nov, 2012 This Veterans Day, I would like to honor and thank the men and women who have selflessly served our country, as well as those who continue to do so today, risking and sacrificing their lives to fight for our freedoms. TWU is proud to have played a role in supporting the…Read More…
TWU Supports Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Deferral for Equity Stake
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 11 Jul, 2013 The TWU is working with the Transportation Trades Department, (TTD) AFL-CIO, to support bipartisan legislation (H.R. 2591), which would allow our members to defer taxes on the equity stake that we negotiated during the American Airlines bankruptcy process. The legislation is sponsored by Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R., N.Y.), and co-sponsored…Read More…
Letter from NMB Referencing Case No. R-7365 AA/IBT/TWU
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 19 Jul, 2013 Participants: On May 28, 2013, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters-Airline Division (IBT) filed an application and authorization cards alleging a representation dispute involving the Mechanics and Related Employees of American Airlines (Carrier). The employees in question are currently represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU). Also on May 28, 2013, the…Read More…
A Letter to the Federal Transit Administration from TWU and ATU
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 08 Aug, 2013 The Honorable Peter M. Rogoff Office of the Admini strator Federal Transit Administration East Building. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Admmistrator Rogoff: This is to follow up on the recent meeting between the joint ATU-TWU Safety Committee and Vincent Valdes, FT A’s Acting Associate Administrator in the…Read More…
TWU Air Transport Director on Machinists Victory Over the Teamsters
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 12 Aug, 2013 Contact: Jamie Horwitz, 202/549-4921 media@twu.org Statement by Garry Drummond Transport Workers Union Air Transport Director on Machinists Victory Over the Teamsters in a Union Representation Election at US Airways Today’s election results are a victory for the real trade unionists at US Airways. TWU is proud to stand with members…Read More…
TWU Launches Campaign to Oppose DOJ’s Attempt to Block American Airlines–US Airways Merger
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 15 Aug, 2013 The TWU is preparing a comprehensive campaign to oppose the Department of Justice’s attempt to block the American Airlines-US Airways merger. The DOJ’s action is irresponsible and interferes with a reorganization plan that will place American Airlines on firm economic footing. The DOJ’s lawsuit fails to consider the economic turmoil…Read More…
TWU Dispatchers Ratify New Agreement with Spirit Airlines
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 20 Aug, 2013 TWU Local 540 representing Aircraft Dispatchers at Spirit Airlines voted in favor of a new five year contract on Friday August 16.The new agreement became effective immediately after signing by the TWU and Spirit representatives. The new contract provides improved pay for Members, while maintaining operating efficiencies and support for the…Read More…
TTD Opposes Attempts to Block American/US Airways Merger
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 20 Aug, 2013 The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr. Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Holder: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I write to express our opposition to efforts by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to block the pending…Read More…
Thank You for Helping Us Defeat the IBT Raid
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 22 Aug, 2013 Dear President Trumka, On behalf of our mechanics at American Airlines and the entire TWU, I want to express my deep appreciation for all of the assistance you provided with helping us to defeat the IBT raid. I’m particularly thankful for the support provided by the AFl-CIO Organizing Department. From the…Read More…
Flight Attendants to be Covered by Long-Overdue Health and Safety Protections
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byFlight Attendants to be Covered by Long-Overdue Health and Safety Protections Published 23 Aug, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Michels 202.628.9262 (M)703.395.2195 jenniferm@ttd.org Flight Attendants to be Covered by Long-Overdue Health and Safety Protections WASHINGTON, DC—Edward Wytkind, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), made the following statement in support of the FAA’s final…Read More…