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Victory: Flight Attendants at Atlas Air Vote to Unionize with TWU!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 15 Jan, 2016 Earlier this week, the National Mediation Board certified our election at Flight Services International / Atlas Air – after the votes were tallied, workers chose TWU with 61 percent of the vote. We’re thrilled that FSI/Atlas flight attendants have taken this initial action toward securing their future, and we look forward to…Read More…
TWU Honors Dr. King
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 20 Jan, 2016 Across the country, TWU members honored the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through community service activities. …ReturnRead More…
TWU: Now on Instagram!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 20 Jan, 2016 You can now connect with us on Instagram! Follow @TransportWorker for updates from the ground (and from the skies!) If you were at the MLK Day parade in Washington, DC, tag your posts with #1uMLK so we can see them. You can also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter (@TransportWorker). …ReturnRead More…
TWU on Weather Watch
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 21 Jan, 2016 As an historic storm approaches the East Coast of the United States, TWU’s members are hard at work ensuring America’s rail, transit, air, and other transportation sectors remain safe during this blizzard. Thank you for keeping America moving through this storm. Stay safe, everyone! …ReturnRead More…
TWU Members: MLK Day of Service?
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 21 Jan, 2016 TWU Members: If you participated in a National Day of Service activity last weekend, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Communications Department would like to see your photos! They could be used on our website or on social media. E-mail your photos as an attachment to TWU Communications. What better…Read More…
Take the TWU Member Survey on the Presidential Endorsement
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 21 Jan, 2016 The election for U.S. President will happen this November, and the Republican and Democratic parties start voting on nominees this month. But before TWU endorses a presidential candidate, your union wants to hear from you about the issues that are most important and which candidate you support. At the direction of…Read More…
AA Negotiations Continue This Week
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 22 Jan, 2016 January 22, 2016 Sisters and Brothers, Your TWU-IAM Association Fleet Service and Mechanic & Related Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines this week in Washington, D.C. to continue joint contract negotiations. Below is each committee’s update of this week’s discussions. Each committee was able to reach preliminary, tentative agreements pertaining some…Read More…
Now Playing, TWU’s Newest Video, MLK Conference
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 27 Jan, 2016 Hundreds of TWU members came from near and far to attend the AFL-CIO’s 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference in Washington, D.C. last week. While learning how to be effective political advocates, members also came together to serve the community by packing more than 400 meals for…Read More…
Remembering Our Founder
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 28 Jan, 2016 Fifty years ago today, just days after leading a successful transit strike that brought New York City to its knees, TWU’s founder and fiery leader Michael J. Quill passed away. While commemorating the anniversary of his death, TWU members honor Quill’s legacy every day by fighting against discrimination, improving workplace…Read More…
TWU Members Dig the East Coast Out from ‘Snowzilla’
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 28 Jan, 2016 While everyone else was bundled up inside, TWU members all over the East Coast were suiting up to tackle the record-breaking blizzard. As the snow came down, our members were digging out subway stations, de-icing planes, clearing off bridges, restoring power, and doing their best to keep transportation and utility systems…Read More…