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Working Women’s Committee Convenes in Cocoa Beach
Posted OnAugust 1, 2018 byMembers of the TWU International Working Women’s Committee met in Cocoa Beach, Florida on July 26 and 27, hosted by Local 525. TWU International Director of Human and Civil Rights and Working Women’s Committee John Bland and Committee Chair LaTonya Crisp opened the meeting with remarks stressing the importance of voting this November, registering those…Read More…
Hundreds Picket Outside Kennedy Space Center to Support Local 525
Posted OnJuly 31, 2018 byThe picket line outside the entrance to the Kennedy Space Center on July 27 was nearly a quarter mile long, as hundreds braved the broiling heat to support TWU Local 525. Members from TWU locals across the country, TWU International Representatives and the TWU International Working Women’s Committee took part in the Day of Action,…Read More…
Congrats to ALPA Pilots Overwhelmingly Approving First Contract with JetBlue
Posted OnJuly 27, 2018 byAfter three years of negotiations, Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) members voted overwhelmingly to approve their first contract with JetBlue on July 27. With 98.39 percent of the membership voting, 74 percent voted for the contract and 26 voted against. The contract will go into effect August 1. TWU International President John Samuelsen stated, “Congratulations…Read More…
American Airlines Association Update: American Airlines Presents Insulting Scope Proposal, AGAIN!
Posted OnJuly 26, 2018 byJuly 26, 2018 The Association Executive Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines on July 24 in Washington, D.C. to continue discussion about comprehensive Scope proposals. The company again peddled out the “same old, same old” retrogressive Scope proposals presented to us earlier only using different words. During this session, it became very obvious to your committee…Read More…
American Airlines Negotiation Update: American Airlines Fails to Honor Their Word
Posted OnJuly 18, 2018 byJuly 18, 2018 Brothers and Sisters, As was reported earlier, the Association Executive Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines June 25th through June 27th in Washington, DC. During those meetings, your committee and the company made some progress in Scope discussions and it was agreed that the company would deliver a comprehensive Scope proposal prior…Read More…
TWU Members Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify Merger Transition Agreement for Alaska Airlines Dispatchers
Posted OnJuly 16, 2018 byOn July 16, Transport Workers Union (TWU) members voted overwhelmingly to ratify a Merger Transition Agreement for the Dispatchers at Alaska Airlines. This ratification vote will combine the Boeing and Airbus dispatch groups into a single group, completing the final step in the Alaska Airlines/Virgin America merger. This agreement includes a two-year extension of the…Read More…
The TWU Stands Strong in the Face of the Janus v. AFSCME Decision
Posted OnJuly 12, 2018 byBrothers and Sisters, It’s been two weeks since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mark Janus and against every worker and every trade union member. This ruling is the latest attack in the sustained and highly coordinated campaign by anti-worker entities to erode the rights of working people and dismantle unions. The TWU anticipated this…Read More…
TWU Files Comments to DOT on Air Transport of Service Animals
Posted OnJuly 10, 2018 byThe TWU International filed the below comments in response to a DOT regulatory notice seeking input on how to regulate service animals traveling with passengers. The comments advocate for stronger DOT regulation of emotional support animals, including limits on the type and number of ESAs and proper documentation for the animals. Ms. Maegan Johnson Senior…Read More…
American Airlines Negotiation Update: Association, American Meet
Posted OnJune 29, 2018 byJune 29, 2018 Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines on June 25, 26, & 27 in Washington, DC. The vast majority of these negotiating sessions were spent discussing Scope in a very detailed manner; mainly for the Maintenance and Related group. While Fleet Service Scope was discussed, it was done…Read More…
TWU Young Workers Committee Convenes
Posted OnJune 29, 2018 byMembers of the TWU Young Workers Committee met at International headquarters in Washington, DC on June 28. They are planning their upcoming conference in Dallas, Nov. 30 through Dec. 2.Read More…