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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…
The TWU Supports Polly Trottenberg to Temporarily Lead the FAA
Posted OnJune 9, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Supports Polly Trottenberg to Temporarily Lead the FAA Washington, DC – John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union, issues this statement in support of U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg as the FAA’s Interim Leader: “Polly Trottenberg has a long…Read More…
Support for the Air PUMP Act
Posted OnMay 19, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Support for the Air PUMP Act Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) issues this statement in support of the Air PUMP Act, which would give flight crews workplace protections afforded to other nursing mothers: “Flight crews are the…Read More…
Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act Will End the Scourge of Offshoring Aircraft Maintenance, Overhaul and Repair Work
Posted OnApril 25, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act Will End the Scourge of Offshoring Aircraft Maintenance, Overhaul and Repair Work WASHINGTON, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America, issues this statement in response to the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act, introduced…Read More…
TWU Cabin Crew Coalition Update
Posted OnApril 10, 2023 byTWU flight attendant leaders from Southwest Airlines, Allegiant, Flight Services International and JetBlue met at the TWU International Headquarters in Washington, DC for the second Coalition of TWU Flight Attendants meeting in April. The Presidents, Health and Safety Chairpersons, and Legislative Affairs Chairpersons from Locals 556, 577, 579, and our newest Local, 578, met for…Read More…
The Global Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act Will Close Safety Loopholes, Return Union Jobs to the U.S.
Posted OnMarch 23, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The Global Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act Will Close Safety Loopholes, Return Union Jobs to the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC—The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO—the largest airline union in the United States—has been a leader in the fight to end the unsafe practice of offshoring…Read More…
Statement from the Transport Workers Union of America on DOJ Announcement to Block JetBlue-Spirit Acquisition
Posted OnMarch 7, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Statement from the Transport Workers Union of America on DOJ Announcement to Block JetBlue-Spirit Acquisition Washington, D.C. – John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union, issues this statement in response to the Department of Justice announcing it will sue to block the proposed…Read More…
The Cabin Air Safety Act Will Save Lives
Posted OnMarch 6, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The Cabin Air Safety Act Will Save Lives Washington, D.C. – TWU International President John Samuelsen issues this statement in support of the bicameral and bipartisan Cabin Air Safety Act, introduced last week by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA)…Read More…