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Happy Thanksgiving
Posted OnNovember 23, 2016 byHappy Thanksgiving to TWU members and their families From the leadership and international staff of TWU, we’d like to extend a heartfelt wish for a joyous Thanksgiving to all of our members. We know this is the busiest travel time of the year and many of you are working on Thanksgiving Day itself…Read More…
TWU-Represented Group at American Airlines Secures New Contract
Posted OnNovember 10, 2016 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 10, 2016 CONTACT: Ori Korin Another TWU-Represented Work Group at American Airlines Secures New ContractFlight Crew Training Instructors and Simulator Pilots Ratify New Agreement With nearly 90 percent of the work group participating in the election, American Airlines’ Flight Crew Training Instructors and Simulator Pilots ratified a new contract today;…Read More…
Veterans Day 2016
Posted OnNovember 10, 2016 byThe Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO joins with millions of grateful Americans in recognizing the sacrifice and commitment of our veterans of the armed forces. On Veterans Day and every day, we are honored to count among TWU’s members thousands of veterans from all branches of the U.S. military who have protected this great…Read More…
As Americans, Voting Is Our Duty. TWU Vets Explain Why.
Posted OnNovember 7, 2016 byAs Americans, Voting Is Our Duty. TWU Vets Explain Why. Published 07 Nov, 2016 As union members, friends, and allies, we cannot sit on the sidelines while anti-labor politicians try to court union voters. It’s time to take action and stand up for the rights of all union members. TWU represents nearly 140,000 working people…Read More…
Know Your Rights on Election Day
Posted OnNovember 7, 2016 byKnow Your Rights on Election Day Published 07 Nov, 2016 Election Day is here. TWU has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, and we want to make sure our members know their rights before they go in the voting booth this year. Here’s what you need to know: Many states offer same-day voter registration. If you…Read More…
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…