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LA Bikeshare Workers Ratify Industry-Leading Agreement
Posted OnMarch 10, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org LA Bikeshare Workers Ratify Industry-Leading Agreement Los Angeles – Fighting for increased wages, improved working conditions, and job security, bikeshare workers at LA metro overwhelmingly ratified their first contract, becoming the newest members of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU). Workers employed by…Read More…
Statement from the Transport Workers Union of America on DOJ Announcement to Block JetBlue-Spirit Acquisition
Posted OnMarch 7, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Statement from the Transport Workers Union of America on DOJ Announcement to Block JetBlue-Spirit Acquisition Washington, D.C. – John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union, issues this statement in response to the Department of Justice announcing it will sue to block the proposed…Read More…
The Cabin Air Safety Act Will Save Lives
Posted OnMarch 6, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The Cabin Air Safety Act Will Save Lives Washington, D.C. – TWU International President John Samuelsen issues this statement in support of the bicameral and bipartisan Cabin Air Safety Act, introduced last week by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA)…Read More…
The TWU Endorses Phil Washington for FAA Administrator
Posted OnMarch 3, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Endorses Phil Washington for FAA Administrator Washington, DC – TWU International President John Samuelsen issues this statement endorsing Phil Washington for FAA Administrator: “As the airline industry continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Aviation Administration and the working people…Read More…
America’s Largest Airline Union Calls on DOJ, DOT to Stop JetBlue/Spirit Deal
Posted OnFebruary 23, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org America’s Largest Airline Union Calls on DOJ, DOT to Stop JetBlue/Spirit Deal WASHINGTON, DC — Citing gross managerial incompetence at JetBlue Airways, massive economic harms that would befall frontline workers, and historical precedence, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) is calling on the Departments of Justice…Read More…
TWU Rail Division Representative Brian DeLucia Discusses the dangers of putting profits over people on CNN
Posted OnFebruary 23, 2023 byOn Wednesday, February 22, TWU Rail Division Representative went on CNN where he discussed the dangers of putting profits over people, and directly challenged Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw on the carrier’s safety record. Watch by clicking on the video below.Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: BRIGHTLINE WEST INKS COMMITMENT WITH HIGH-SPEED RAIL LABOR COALITION
Posted OnFebruary 21, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRIGHTLINE WEST INKS COMMITMENT WITH HIGH-SPEED RAIL LABOR COALITION The Agreement Demonstrates Support of Union Labor to Operate and Maintain Brightline West’s Future System LAS VEGAS (Feb 21, 2023) — Brightline West, America’s first true high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas and Southern California, today, announced a landmark agreement, establishing a…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: Corporate Greed and Neglect the Real Cause Behind Southwest Meltdown
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2023 byCorporate Greed and Neglect the Real Cause Behind Southwest Meltdown FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Washington, DC — Ahead of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee’s hearing on “Strengthening Airlines Operations and Consumer Protections,” John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) issues this statement: “As the Senate Commerce Committee today examines…Read More…
TWU members honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Posted OnJanuary 17, 2023 byThis weekend, TWU members from across the country gathered in Houston, Texas to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. During the weekend-long observance, the TWU Civil and Human Rights Committee also recognized the contributions of civil rights leader, labor activist, and humanitarian Mr. John Bland, who we are proud to call…Read More…
Inaugural Coalition of TWU Flight Attendants
Posted OnJanuary 10, 2023 byLast week, the TWU held our very first Coalition of Transport Workers Union Flight Attendants at the TWU International Headquarters in Washington, DC. TWU Air Director Andre Sutton and International Vice President Thom McDaniel met with the Presidents, Treasurers, and Health, Safety, and Security representatives from Locals 556, 577, and 579. The parties collaborated and discussed how to…Read More…