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Happy Thanksgiving from the TWU!
Posted OnNovember 19, 2018 byThe entire leadership and staff at the TWU International extends their warmest wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday to all of our members. We know this is the busiest travel time of the year, and we recognize each and every one of you for keeping everyone safe as they journey to their loved ones. You…Read More…
The TWU Stands Strong in the Face of the Janus v. AFSCME Decision
Posted OnJuly 12, 2018 byBrothers and Sisters, It’s been two weeks since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mark Janus and against every worker and every trade union member. This ruling is the latest attack in the sustained and highly coordinated campaign by anti-worker entities to erode the rights of working people and dismantle unions. The TWU anticipated this…Read More…
President Samuelsen to President Trump: Doug Parker’s Behavior is Un-American
Posted OnJuly 31, 2017 byTWU International President John Samuelsen fired off a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday, calling on the White House to stand up and protect TWU members’ livelihoods in their contract fight with American Airlines. The letter calls out the company for its continued offshoring of jobs, a decidedly un-American business model, and a clear…Read More…
Where’s the LUV? TWU Takes on Southwest’s Bogus Disciplinary Practices
Posted OnJuly 21, 2017 byTWU International President John Samuelsen, along with more than a dozen other TWU leaders, wrote a scathing letter to Gary Kelly, Southwest’s CEO. Southwest has written up three employees per day, and fired one every other day – and it has obliterated employee morale. Enough is enough. Check out the full letter here.Read More…
TWU International Hires New Staff
Posted OnJuly 17, 2017 byPlease see this announcement regarding new staff at TWU International.Read More…
New TWU Leadership – A Letter from the IAC
Posted OnJune 26, 2017 byOn Wednesday, June 21, the International Executive Council voted unanimously to fill the vacancies on the International Administrative Committee left open by recent retirements and appointments. Below, please find the new IAC officers and their updated positions: John Samuelsen, International President Alex Garcia, International Executive Vice President Gary E. Maslanka, International Secretary-Treasurer John Bland, International…Read More…
Happy Memorial Day from TWU!
Posted OnMay 26, 2017 byAt TWU, we’re thankful for all our members and every brave service member who has served in the military, and today we’ll take a moment to honor their sacrifices for our country. This holiday is a chance to remember all our fallen but not forgotten heroes. For so many of us Memorial Day is the…Read More…
Happy Holidays from TWU
Posted OnDecember 23, 2016 byBrothers and Sisters: The TWU International Administrative Committee and International staff extend to you and your families warm wishes for a happy, healthy holiday season. This is a time for reflection and to make plans for 2017; a time to give thanks for one another, to evaluate what we accomplished, and to assess where we…Read More…
TWU Activities Celebrating MLK Jr. Day
Posted OnDecember 19, 2016 byThe AFL-CIO will not be holding a conference this year; but TWU, along with the Black Heritage Society will still observe and celebrate the holiday in Houston, Texas, January 13 – 16, 2017. For more information about the event, including costs and how to register, please read this memo from John Bland, International Administrative Vice…Read More…