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TWU Members: MLK Day of Service?
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 21 Jan, 2016 TWU Members: If you participated in a National Day of Service activity last weekend, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Communications Department would like to see your photos! They could be used on our website or on social media. E-mail your photos as an attachment to TWU Communications. What better…Read More…
Take the TWU Member Survey on the Presidential Endorsement
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 21 Jan, 2016 The election for U.S. President will happen this November, and the Republican and Democratic parties start voting on nominees this month. But before TWU endorses a presidential candidate, your union wants to hear from you about the issues that are most important and which candidate you support. At the direction of…Read More…
Now Boarding, the TWU App!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 25 Jan, 2016 Update for Android users: Google is having issues displaying several apps in the Google Play Store, including the brand new TWU App. This is a system-wide problem, and they’re working on fixing it. We’ll update you as soon as Google resolves the issue with the Play Store and appreciate your patience…Read More…
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…
“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…
A Win for TWU Members, But Will the Casino Do the Right Thing?
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 25 Feb, 2016 In a victory for TWU members at Local 721, an appeals court reversed a ruling that allowed Wynn Las Vegas to pool its dealers’ tips and distribute them among other workers at the casino. The unfair tip-pooling policy was the original straw that broke the camel’s back and caused the dealers…Read More…
Election 2016 and TWU is Ready!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 07 Mar, 2016 Straight from the 2016 Legislative and Political Conference, the first of three TWU original videos! These fun, social media friendly videos, are all part of TWU’s Voter Registration Campaign. Share with the hashtag #TWULegCon. Up first, “Vote For Me.” Are politicians asking for your vote for themselves or for your best…Read More…
Back to Election Day!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 08 Mar, 2016 Another of our Voter Registration Campaign videos has just been released! Through the years, there have been some great films about the American political process: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Primary Colors, All the President’s Men. But none of those even come close to a new movie premiering this spring, co-produced…Read More…