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TWU Takes Important Next Step with Frontier Negotiations
Posted OnNovember 3, 2016 byTWU Takes Important Next Step with Frontier Negotiations Published 03 Nov, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 3, 2016CONTACT: Ori Korin The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) and Frontier Airlines have been negotiating regarding an agreement covering Frontier Flight Dispatchers for four and a half years, and they have been in mediation for…Read More…
TWU Fact Check: The Truth About Hillary Clinton
Posted OnNovember 1, 2016 byTWU Fact Check: The Truth About Hillary Clinton Published 01 Nov, 2016 What does Hillary stand for? She stands for… Expanding collective bargaining rights. Protecting workers’ rights. Empowering working people. Investing in good jobs. Support for airline and railroad worker bargaining rights. Promoting fair compensation. Her record proves it. If you’re out there…Read More…
Fact Check: The Truth About Hillary Clinton
Posted OnNovember 1, 2016 byWhat does Hillary stand for? She stands for… Expanding collective bargaining rights. Protecting workers’ rights. Empowering working people. Investing in good jobs. Support for airline and railroad worker bargaining rights. Promoting fair compensation. Her record proves it. If you’re out there taking hits for Hillary by correcting the record, pointing out lies, and shedding light…Read More…
TWU Mourns the Loss of Michael Conigliaro
Posted OnNovember 1, 2016 byTWU Mourns the Loss of Michael Conigliaro Published 01 Nov, 2016 It is with great sadness that we share the news that International Vice President and Local 101 President, Michael Conigliaro passed away suddenly early on November 1, 2016. Mike was a brother and friend to all of us, and his spirit,…Read More…
TWU International Stands with Striking Members in Philadelphia
Posted OnNovember 1, 2016 byTWU International Stands with Striking Members in Philadelphia Published 01 Nov, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2016 CONTACT: Ori Korin TWU International Union Stands with Striking Members in Philadelphia Washington, D.C. – Nearly 5,000 SEPTA workers represented by TWU Local 234 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania have walked off the job and are headed…Read More…
Update Regarding the AA Equity Distribution Plan Lawsuits
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 05 Feb, 2015 Print or download this letter January 29, 2015 To: All AA Locals 501 – 591 Re: Update Regarding the AA Equity Distribution Plan Lawsuits The following is a status update on the lawsuits challenging the TWU AA Equity Distribution Plan. In September, the Court dismissed the Demetris complaint because it failed…Read More…
Republicans Maneuver to Block Jobs Bill
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 13 Oct, 2011 In an effort to bring both chambers of Congress to a consensus and make an immediate shift in the economy for those on Main Street, President Obama introduced his proposal, the American Jobs Act. House Republicans have made progress very difficult, pushing a host of demands and expectations with legislation they…Read More…
TWU Members From Across the U.S. in D.C. to Support Jobs Plan
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 12 Sep, 2011 In a strong showing of grass roots support for President Obama’s “American Jobs Act,” Transport Workers Union (TWU) members from Akron, Columbus, New York, Omaha, San Francisco and other cities will be on Capitol Hill this week to lobby in favor of the legislation, which includes $50 billion to upgrade America’s…Read More…
We Remember 9/11
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 09 Sep, 2011 Ten years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 America faced one of the greatest travesties in its history as two planes struck the World Trade Center buildings in New York, another plane hit the Pentagon, and a fourth slammed to the ground in Shanksville, PA, killing a total of 3,000 people. The…Read More…
Obama’s Jobs Speech
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 08 Sep, 2011 Tonight we acknowledge President Obama’s bold call to Congress to stop the political circus and finally work on creating jobs, and protecting the livelihood of our workers. With both the FAA and Surface Transportation bill’s expiration dates on the horizon we were encouraged by the President’s emphasis on protecting the collective…Read More…