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Sun Country Dispatchers File for Contract Mediation
Posted OnSeptember 17, 2018 byOn Friday Sept. 14, Dispatchers from the Transport Workers Union of America at Sun Country Airlines filed for contract mediation with the air carrier over wages. Sun Country’s wage offer was embarrassingly lower, by a large margin, than other carriers they compete against in the marketplace, like Allegiant, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. The TWU believes…Read More…
American Airlines Association Update: Section 6 Openers for all Association Agreements
Posted OnSeptember 12, 2018 byBrothers and Sisters, September 12, 2018 Today, September 12, 2018, American Airlines delivered Section 6 notices for all open TWU-IAM Association collective bargaining agreements. Simply stated, a Section 6 notice officially opens contracts under the Railway Labor Act. The TWU-IAM Association welcomes this gesture by the Company as a sign they will now get…Read More…
The TWU and The Tower of Voices
Posted OnSeptember 11, 2018 byThe TWU, the Coalition of Flight Attendants and our much loved and missed colleague and friend Gwen York worked for years to help make this Tower of Voices sculpture a reality. The final piece of the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, PA is now complete and was unveiled this past Sunday. Some of our most…Read More…
Honoring the Victims of Sept. 11, 17 Years Later
Posted OnSeptember 10, 2018 byIt may be 17 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, but the TWU family feels its effects every single day. In total, about 3,000 TWU Local 100 members were either assigned to the rescue and recovery effort at Ground Zero or volunteered to help. Members of TWU Locals throughout the New York metropolitan…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…
Meet the Newest TWU Members: Spirit Airlines CSAs – 82% Voted “YES”
Posted OnSeptember 4, 2018 byOn Sept. 4, Spirit Airlines Customer Service Agents voted 125-28 to form a union under the banner of the Transport Workers Union of America. This is the ultimate act of democracy in the workplace,” said International President John Samuelsen. “They are on the path to take control of their future, and the future of their…Read More…
Happy Labor Day from the TWU!
Posted OnAugust 31, 2018 byThe entire TWU International Administrative Committee and staff wish our hardworking members and their families a very Happy Labor Day! This is our holiday – a day to celebrate all the progress the trade union movement has made. Whether you spend your weekend grilling with your family or on the job keeping America moving, take…Read More…
American Airlines Association Update: American Reneges
Posted OnAugust 24, 2018 byAugust 24, 2018 Brothers and Sisters, The Association Executive leadership met with American Airlines management this week to push through the tough Fleet Service Scope issues and proposals we have exchanged. Your committee was initially pleased when the Company’s Chief Negotiator offered to include protection for all of the fleet work currently performed at…Read More…
TWU Urges DOT To Regulate Aircraft Cabin Temperatures
Posted OnAugust 10, 2018 byTWU flight attendant members have firsthand experience working in both stifling hot and shivering cold aircraft cabins, where they must carry-out their important safety and security responsibilities while interacting with often unhappy and uncomfortable passengers. Recently, the TWU filed formal comments urging the DOT to begin regulating temperatures inside the aircraft cabin to better protect…Read More…
American Airlines Association Update: American Blows Another Chance for Agreement
Posted OnAugust 10, 2018 byAugust 10, 2018 Brothers and Sisters, The Association Executive Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines this week in Washington, D.C. to continue the discussion about Scope proposals. Your Executive Committee presented the company with comprehensive proposals. The Association proposals are reasonable and recognize the sacrifices our members have collectively made through our company’s bankruptcies by…Read More…