Air Blog
The TWU Stands in Solidarity with Allied Pilots Association’s Fight Against American Airlines
Posted OnJune 2, 2022 byThe Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) supports the Allied Pilots Association (APA) in their fight to fix American Airlines and will stand in solidarity with them on the picket line on Wall Street today. The TWU represents 65,000 workers across the aviation industry. “We’re all sick and tired of the games American Airlines has…Read More…
2022 Scholarship Winners
Posted OnJune 1, 2022 byEstablished in 1969, the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund provides 15 scholarships worth $4,800 to college-bound dependents of TWU members. It is paid out every year in the amount of $1,200 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four-year course of study. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s accredited college or…Read More…
The TWU Recognizes International Flight Attendant Day
Posted OnMay 31, 2022 byMay 31 marks International Flight Attendant Day. The TWU recognizes this day by honoring the extraordinary work our Flight Attendants have been performing, not only in the face of a pandemic but also during a full-moon atmosphere of violence and chaos in the cabin. The past few years have not been easy. You are responsible…Read More…
The TWU Recognizes Memorial Day
Posted OnMay 27, 2022 byAs union members, we cannot and do not take for granted the freedoms we have as Americans. Today, the Transport Workers Union pauses to honor and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we might be free.Read More…
The TWU Celebrates National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
Posted OnMay 24, 2022 byMay 24 marks National Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Day. The following statement can be attributed to TWU Air Division Director and International Vice President Gary Peterson: “The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, celebrates National AMT Day, honoring our 10,000+ Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMT) who are responsible for the safety of flight of nearly 1,000…Read More…
The TWU Takes Multi-Pronged Approach to Fighting Toxic Cabin Air
Posted OnMay 6, 2022 byThe TWU has been the main advocate against the effects of toxic cabin air for the past three years. We’ve taken the bull by the horns and have spearheaded the issue via a multi-pronged approach: Legislatively, by calling for the passage of the Cabin Air Safety Act Raising awareness on the ground, with our Cabin…Read More…
TWU Locals 514, 591, 567 Participate in 2022 Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC)
Posted OnMay 3, 2022 byAfter a two-year hiatus, the Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC) was back in action, April 25-28. American Airlines sent six company and three student teams to Dallas, TX, to compete in a variety of aviation maintenance challenges. Members from TWU Locals 514, 591, 567 took part. In the overall maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) category, American Airlines…Read More…
TWU Local 592 Flight Dispatchers at Hawaiian Airlines Ratify Epic Agreement
Posted OnApril 26, 2022 byOn April 22, Transport Workers Union of America Local 592 members who work as Flight Dispatchers for Hawaiian Airlines, ratified an epic agreement with an 80 percent vote. The five-year, industry-leading contract includes major increases to base wages, premiums, retirement, and all-in wage increases (inclusive of license and longevity) ranging from 16.8 percent to 34.7…Read More…
Statement on Unruly Airline Passengers
Posted OnApril 21, 2022 byFollowing the announcement from several airlines that previously banned passengers could be allowed to travel by air again, TWU International President John Samuelsen has released the following statement: “For airlines to allow previously banned, unruly passengers back on their planes without a clear vetting process is irresponsible when they haven’t consulted with the union, our…Read More…
Press Release: Protection from Abusive Passengers Act Can’t Be Passed Soon Enough, We Need the Banned Passenger List Now!
Posted OnApril 6, 2022 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2022 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Protection from Abusive Passengers Act Can’t Be Passed Soon Enough, We Need the Banned Passenger List Now! The Transport Workers Union of America, the nation’s largest airline union representing over 65,000 aviation workers, is encouraged by the introduction of the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act…Read More…