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Now Playing, TWU’s Newest Video, MLK Conference
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 27 Jan, 2016 Hundreds of TWU members came from near and far to attend the AFL-CIO’s 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference in Washington, D.C. last week. While learning how to be effective political advocates, members also came together to serve the community by packing more than 400 meals for…Read More…
Remembering Our Founder
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 28 Jan, 2016 Fifty years ago today, just days after leading a successful transit strike that brought New York City to its knees, TWU’s founder and fiery leader Michael J. Quill passed away. While commemorating the anniversary of his death, TWU members honor Quill’s legacy every day by fighting against discrimination, improving workplace…Read More…
TWU Members Dig the East Coast Out from ‘Snowzilla’
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 28 Jan, 2016 While everyone else was bundled up inside, TWU members all over the East Coast were suiting up to tackle the record-breaking blizzard. As the snow came down, our members were digging out subway stations, de-icing planes, clearing off bridges, restoring power, and doing their best to keep transportation and utility systems…Read More…
Despite Blizzard, AA Talks Continue
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 29 Jan, 2016 January 29, 2016 Sisters and Brothers, With some difficulty traveling due to winter storm Jonas, the Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Service Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines the week of January 25 in Washington, DC. We continue to make steady and thorough progress toward a new joint collective bargaining agreement,…Read More…
Tentative Agreement between TWU and Southwest Instructors
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 29 Jan, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2016 CONTACT: Ori Korin (202) 374-6103 Transport Workers Union Announces Tentative Agreement between Flight Crew Training Instructors and Southwest Airlines Last week, Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) Local 557 reached a tentative agreement with Southwest Airlines (SWA) over the contract covering flight crew training instructors….Read More…
“You gave my family a life line.” TWU Comes Through
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 10 Feb, 2016 Update: Read the thank you letter from Local 555 Those were the words of gratitude from a TWU Local 555 member who, along with over 100 co-workers, was suspended not long before Christmas. As previously reported, Southwest Airlines issued unpaid suspensions ranging from 45 to 90 days to 105 Local 555 members in December,…Read More…
TWU Files Post-Hearing Brief in Pre-Funding Case
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 18 Feb, 2016 As previously reported, at a hearing in November, TWU presented a major segment of its grievance regarding American Airlines’ plans for disposition of the employer matching contributions which the company made on behalf of TWU-represented employees. At that hearing, the union believes it demonstrated that American violated its collective bargaining agreements….Read More…
American Airlines Equity Lawsuit Update
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 25 Feb, 2016 We continue to receive questions concerning the American Airlines equity lawsuit. The latest update is below: The appeal by plaintiffs in the Demetrius lawsuit is still pending: the U.S. District Court ordered the dismissal of this case, in which plaintiffs challenge TWU’s Equity Distribution Plan; and plaintiffs have appealed the Court’s order to…Read More…
NMB Certifies Vote at Allegiant: Flight Attendants Remain TWU United, Invincible
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 25 Feb, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2016 CONTACT: Ori Korin, (202) 719-3834 NMB Certifies Vote at Allegiant: Flight Attendants Remain TWU United, Invincible Washington, D.C. – TWU Local 577 proudly remains the union representing nearly 800 flight attendants at Allegiant Air, reaffirmed today by a majority of those voting, as certified by…Read More…
TWU Stands with Members Across Airline Industry for Nationwide Day of Action
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 26 Feb, 2016 MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: February 26, 2016 CONTACT: Ori Korin, (202) 719-3834 Transport Workers Union Stands with Members Across Airline Industry for Nationwide Day of Action This Friday, TWU members will join with their brothers and sisters in the airline industry for a nationwide day of action organized by the International Brotherhood…Read More…