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PrimeFlight Fuelers in Orlando Vote to Join the TWU
Posted OnFebruary 4, 2025 byFuelers at Orlando International Airport employed by PrimeFlight Aviation Services voted unanimously Monday to join the Transport Workers of America – expanding the TWU’s reach at the seventh largest airport in the country. “We are ready to negotiate a first contract that will address significant issues with wages, benefits, and working conditions for PrimeFlight Fuelers,” said TWU…Read More…
TWU Secures Tentative Agreement for Sun Country Airlines Dispatchers With Major Raises
Posted OnJanuary 17, 2025 byTWU Local 592 secured a tentative agreement covering 32 Aircraft Flight Dispatchers at Sun Country Airlines that will raise pay on the date of ratification by at least 36% with an average increase of 43%. “We are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement quickly that includes significant raises for hardworking Flight Dispatchers. A 36 percent raise…Read More…
TWU Supports DOT Suing Southwest Airlines for Chronically Delaying Flights, Applauds Frontier Fine
Posted OnJanuary 17, 2025 byThe Transport Workers Union of America, the union representing Flight Attendants and Ramp, Operations, Provisioning, and Freight Agents at Southwest Airlines, applauded the Department of Transportation’s lawsuit against Southwest that seeks maximum civil penalties for the airline’s unrealistic scheduling. “Southwest is hurting workers and the traveling public by refusing to staff their operations properly to ensure…Read More…
TWU Locals Hold Donation Drive for Los Angeles Fires
Posted OnJanuary 12, 2025 byRead the Winter TWU Express!
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TWU Applauds DOT Fine of JetBlue for Chronic Delays – Caused by the Airline’s Failure’s Failure to Invest in Workers
Posted OnJanuary 3, 2025 byThe Transport Workers Union of America – the union that represents Flight Attendants and Ground Simulator Instructors at JetBlue Airways – supports the Department of Transportation’s $2 million fine of JetBlue for chronically delaying flights. “JetBlue management is intentionally causing chronic delays through massive understaffing across the board,” said TWU International President John Samuelsen. “Instead…Read More…
A Win for Aircraft Maintenance Workers: FAA Finalizes Drug and Alcohol Testing Rule for Foreign Aircraft Repair Stations
Posted OnDecember 16, 2024 byThe Federal Aviation Administration published a final rule on Monday that requires foreign aircraft maintenance facilities to create and maintain drug and alcohol testing for workers – ensuring that airlines cannot skirt safety rules when they choose to outsource work abroad. “This closes a major safety gap that the Transport Workers Union has fought to end…Read More…
TWU Tech Newsletter: Want to Ride an AV? It’ll Cost You More Money and More Time
Posted OnDecember 6, 2024 byThis is the monthly edition of the Transport Workers Union’s Transportation Technology Newsletter. We aim to inform and educate our members, the labor movement, the public and policymakers about developments in transportation technology – and what the TWU is doing to ensure that new technology doesn’t undermine safety or harm the livelihoods of hard-working blue-collar…Read More…
American Airlines Aircraft Maintenance and Fleet Service Contracts Overwhelmingly Ratified
Posted OnOctober 30, 2024 byMore than 23,000 Transport Workers Union of America members at American Airlines will see immediate wage increases ranging from 12 to 15% after Aircraft Maintenance, Material Logistics Specialist, and Fleet Service workers voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new two-year contract extension. The new contract, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, will also…Read More…
The TWU Applauds the FAA’s Interpretation Requiring In-Person Repair Supervision
Posted OnOctober 9, 2024 byThe Transport Workers Union of America strongly supports a recent interpretation memo from the Federal Aviation Administration that requires the holder of a mechanic or repairman certificate to be physically present to supervise while aircraft maintenance work is being conducted by uncertified persons working under the certificate holder. This interpretation, laid out in a September…Read More…