Press Releases
The Unsung Heroes of the Thanksgiving Acela Disaster: Transport Workers Union Members
Posted OnNovember 28, 2018 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Denise Romano 202-719-3837 The Unsung Heroes of the Thanksgiving Acela Disaster: Transport Workers Union Members When Acela #2230 was stranded for hours on Nov. 25 with no power or functioning bathroom, it was Amtrak onboard service workers who stepped up to the plate to save the day. The workers – represented…Read More…
Amtrak Workers, Riders, Union Leaders Blast Proposed Plan to Slash Jobs and Service
Posted OnOctober 9, 2018 byOctober 9th, 2018 Contact: Denise Romano, 202-826-7072 New York, NY: More than 100 Amtrak workers, union leaders and supporters vowed Tuesday to fight Amtrak CEO’ Richard Anderson “tooth and nail” to stop massive layoffs and service cuts. Anderson already eliminated full dining-car service on two lines earlier this year and is looking to eliminate the…Read More…
TWU Applauds Passage of FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 302)
Posted OnOctober 3, 2018 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 3, 2018 Contact: Denise Romano, TWU Communications, (202) 719-3837 The TWU Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act (H.R. 302) John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) issued the following statement on the passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization: “The TWU applauds the…Read More…
Amtrak Workers, Riders, Union Leaders Blast Planned Layoffs and Worsening Service
Posted OnSeptember 28, 2018 byNEW YORK, NY: More than 1,700 hardworking Amtrak employees will be laid off – and service will continue to deteriorate – unless slash-and-burn CEO Richard Anderson is stopped. Ever since he was appointed President and CEO of Amtrak last year, he has been hell-bent on privatizing our national rail system and has already taken steps…Read More…
TWU Supports H.R. 302, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Posted OnSeptember 26, 2018 byOn Sept. 26, the TWU sent the letter below in support of H.R. 302, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. Click here for a PDF copy of the letter. Dear Representative: On behalf of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), I write in support of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 302, as amended). The…Read More…
Spirit Air Customer Service Agents Say “Yes” to the TWU in 82% Vote
Posted OnSeptember 5, 2018 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 5, 2018 Contact: Denise Romano, 202-719-3837 The TWU Keeps on Thriving Spirit Air Customer Service Agents Say “Yes” to the TWU in 82% Vote Fort Lauderdale, FL – Even in the wake of the Janus Supreme Court decision, the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) continues to flourish. In an…Read More…
Press Conference to Restore Full Dining Car Service on Long-Distance Lines
Posted OnJuly 10, 2018 byWHEN: Wednesday, July 18, 10am WHERE: 1 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC Outside of the Amtrak board members’ general meeting WHO: Amtrak Service Workers Council members, including representatives from the TWU, UNITE-HERE and TCU-IAM, TWU Local 1460 President Amy Griffin, community allies. WHY: On June 1, Amtrak President Richard Anderson cut full dining-car service from…Read More…
Alaska Airlines and the TWU Reach Agreement in Principle for Dispatchers
Posted OnJune 15, 2018 byOn June 15, Alaska Airlines and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) announced that they reached a Merger Transition Agreement in Principle for dispatchers. If ratified, it will combine the Boeing and Airbus dispatch groups into a single group. The agreement, which would be in lieu of normal Section 6 negotiations scheduled for later this year,…Read More…
Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing Disclosure Act of 2018 Prioritizes Safety, American Jobs
Posted OnJune 7, 2018 byJune 7, 2018 Contact: Denise Romano, TWU Communications, 202-719-3837 Washington, DC – Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dan Donovan (R-NY) put aviation passengers, workers and safety first by introducing the Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing Disclosure Act of 2018 (H.R. 6028 S. 3026) earlier today. This commonsense, bipartisan legislation requires public reporting of U.S….Read More…
Amtrak Service Workers Council Denounces Dining Car Service Cuts
Posted OnMay 29, 2018 byMay 29, 2018 Contact: John Feltz (732) 567-5262 Amtrak Service Workers Council Denounces Dining Car Service Cuts Transport Workers Union, UNITE-HERE, TCU-IAM The Amtrak Service Workers Council (ASWC) denounces Amtrak’s plan to cut dining car service from the Lake Shore Limited and Capitol Limited routes, beginning Friday June 1. We pledge to do everything in…Read More…