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AA Bulletin, December 8, 2017
Posted OnDecember 8, 2017 byBrothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in Washington, D.C. This session focused on Maintenance Control Technicians (MCT) and Maintenance Training Specialists (MTS) along with other Mechanic & Related and Stores language. Substantial progress was made in several non-economic articles. The constructive dialog and productive environment…Read More…
Next Steps for JetBlue
Posted OnDecember 6, 2017 byWe are pleased to announce the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) has filed for a representational election with the National Mediation Board (NMB) on behalf of the JetBlue Airways Inflight Crewmembers. You are one step closer to your goal of uniting and establishing your voice in your workplace and protecting and advancing your…Read More…
Association Update, 12/1
Posted OnDecember 1, 2017 byBrothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in Washington DC. This session was focused on Maintenance Training Specialists (MTS) and was very productive. Non-economic articles were discussed. Constructive dialog in a productive environment helped the parties significantly narrow their positions in numerous articles that produced an agreement on most outstanding language issues. Complete Tentative Agreements were…Read More…
Happy Veterans Day from TWU
Posted OnNovember 11, 2017 byOn 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 nation. We thank you for your service. Veterans Day 2017 from TWU International on Vimeo.Read More…
New Agreement at PSA Airlines
Posted OnOctober 24, 2017 byCongratulations to the 28 brothers and sisters at PSA Airlines, who voted to ratify a new agreement today by an overwhelming 86 percent. All 28 members participated in the election, and the five-year agreement includes yearly pay increases as well as several other highlights: Date of signing base pay increases ranging from 8 – 20…Read More…
#TodayWeUnite Rally October 26
Posted OnOctober 23, 2017 byTo the TWU Membership, The permit has been issued and we are taking our fight to American Airlines Headquarters on October 26. We are going to make sure that Doug Parker and Robert Isom get the message, it’s time for them to step up and get this contract done! Membership frustration has grown to the…Read More…
American Airlines Bargaining Update, October 20th
Posted OnOctober 20, 2017 byDownload this update as a PDF. Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in New York City. As was previously reported, an Association subcommittee met last week in Dallas to review and designate what Letters of Agreement would be retained in the JCBA, should be discussed during…Read More…
Association, AA Executive Session Negotiations Continue
Posted OnOctober 6, 2017 byDownload this update as a PDF. Brothers and Sisters, The Executive Negotiating Committee met face to face with American Airlines this week in Washington DC. Negotiations for M&R were focused on the Filling of Vacancies Articles. Tentative Agreements were reached for these classifications the IAM is responsible for: Filling of Vacancies for Quality Assurance Auditors,…Read More…
TWU Hurricane Relief: Airlifting Supplies to Our Brothers and Sisters in Puerto Rico
Posted OnOctober 4, 2017 byThe wake of destruction left from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is unimaginable. TWU members and retirees are not only facing the struggle of rebuilding homes and replacing belongings, but daily survival items such as food, water, medical supplies, and electricity are scarce. At the Transport Workers Union’s 25th Convention, delegates unanimously approved a resolution,…Read More…
Hurricane Relief Grants for Members Using Union Plus
Posted OnSeptember 27, 2017 byIn addition to the TWU Hurricane Relief Fund, TWU members who use Union Plus programs can apply for disaster relief grants through Union Plus. Disaster relief grants are for $500, and they do not need to be repaid. Find out if you’re eligible for a Union Plus disaster relief grant on the Union Plus website.Read More…