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DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AT AIRPORTS AND IN THE SKIES ARE NOT BEING ADDRESSED
Posted OnNovember 30, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The Transport Workers Union Urges Both Chambers of Congress to Close Safety Gaps By Approving Full FAA Reauthorization WASHINGTON, D.C.—Testifying at a House of Representatives subcommittee in Washington, D.C., today, TWU Executive Director Gary Peterson cited several alarming situations requiring immediate attention through reauthorization legislation:…Read More…
Transportation Technology Newsletter #16
Posted OnOctober 30, 2023 byIssue #16 October 27, 2023 If you see or hear about new technologies or services, please send us an email, TransportationTech@twu.org BREAKING: Cruise Suspends Robotaxi Operations Nationwide After greenlighting unsafe deployment of autonomous vehicles on California streets, the state’s motor vehicle agency informed AV company Cruise that it was revoking its permits to operate AVs…Read More…
TWU, Lawmakers Push for Aircraft Maintenance in America, Not China, To Protect Fliers & U.S. Jobs
Posted OnOctober 23, 2023 byFor Immediate Release Contact: Pete Donohue, PDonohue@twu.org | Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org New York City – Airlines are increasingly having planes fixed, overhauled, and maintained by lower-skilled workers in less-secure facilities in South America and Asia. This upward trend increases the risk of a potentially catastrophic mechanical failure – and takes away jobs that can, and should, be done by better qualified American…Read More…
22 Years Later: The TWU Remembers
Posted OnSeptember 11, 2023 byAs our nation marks the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the TWU pauses to remember those whose lives have been lost or forever altered by these horrific events—including many of our own members. Today we honor our union members across all of our industries who, in the face of uncertainty and adversity,…Read More…
TWU Statement on FAA Nominee Michael Whitaker
Posted OnSeptember 7, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Washington, DC — John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union, issues this statement in response to President Biden nominated Michael Whitaker for FAA Administrator: “As the largest airline union in the U.S. with members in nearly every frontline job across 17 carriers and multiple airline contract…Read More…
Local Officers Network, Strategize, and ‘Seize the Moment’ at Joint President Council Meeting
Posted OnAugust 23, 2023 byHundreds of local officers representing all three divisions of the TWU gathered in Atlanta this week for the second annual Joint President Council Meeting. Hosted by Air Division Director Andre Sutton, Railroad Division Director John Feltz, and TUUS Division Director Willie Brown, the meeting allowed member leaders from across the union to network, celebrate victories,…Read More…
The TWU Wins Two Major Victories for Fleet Service Agents, Stores, and the Maintenance & Related membership at American Airlines
Posted OnAugust 3, 2023 byWashington, DC — The TWU, in our partnership with the IAM, (The Association), is pleased to announce significant victories in two highly contested arbitration cases against American Airlines for fleet service agent, stores, and the maintenance & related memberships. Ratified joint collective bargaining agreements (JCBAs) for these workgroups came under attack when American Airlines management…Read More…
The TWU Applauds Passage of the House FAA Reauthorization Bill
Posted OnJuly 20, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Applauds Passage of the House FAA Reauthorization Bill “The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act delivers on decades of overdue promises from Congress to TWU members. This pro-worker FAA reauthorization will make our national air space safer, improve the working conditions…Read More…
Senate FAA Reauthorization will return jobs to U.S. and save lives
Posted OnJune 14, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Senate FAA Reauthorization will return jobs to U.S. and save lives Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), issues this statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration: “The bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill, offered by the…Read More…
The TWU Endorses the House FAA Reauthorization Bill
Posted OnJune 13, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Endorses the House FAA Reauthorization Bill Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), issues this statement in support of H.R. 3935, as amended, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act: “The…Read More…