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The Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act Will Close Safety Loopholes, Return Union Jobs to the U.S.
Posted OnSeptember 29, 2022 byThe Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO – the largest union representing airline workers – has been fighting to end offshoring aircraft repair and overhaul.
Today, the TWU is proud and encouraged that the House voted 374-52 to pass the bipartisan Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act, (H.R. 7321, formerly known as the Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act) which will close the loopholes that incentivize airlines to move airline maintenance out of the country and onto less safe standards. When this bill becomes law, it will return tens of thousands of good, union jobs to the U.S.Read More…
Coming in Hot: Firefighters & First Responders at Dobbins Air Reserve Base Vote to Join the TWU
Posted OnSeptember 29, 2022 byOn Thursday, September 29, Firefighters and First Responders at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia, voted 29-1 for union representation by the TWU. These workers, employed by the Centerra Group, will join their brother and sister Firefighters and Emergency Response Workers at Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center as members of TWU Local…Read More…
Stay Safe, Florida, As Hurricane Ian Approaches
Posted OnSeptember 28, 2022 byCategory 4 Hurricane Ian is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast today, September 28. Hurricane and tropical storm warning and watches are in effect on both coasts of the state. Many TWU members are Floridians and the International wants to ensure that we are ready to assist in any way possible, if need be. Please…Read More…
AA Association Update: Attendance Arbitration
Posted OnSeptember 22, 2022 bySeptember 22, 2022 TO: TWU/IAM Association Members RE: Attendance Arbitration Yesterday, we began the attendance arbitration for all five Association Agreements. The case is being presented for the Association by Christina Gornail, from the law firm of Richard, Phillips, & Rind P.C. We initially prepared to complete the case in the one day made available…Read More…
Remembering the 21st Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
Posted OnSeptember 11, 2022 byThis year marks the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The TWU honors the sacrifices made over two decades ago by Cabin Crews, Passengers, First Responders, and all the innocent victims of that day. The TWU also celebrates our members who played a crucial role in the following months, without hesitation, selflessly assisting with…Read More…
A Busy Summer in Suffolk County: Local 252 Organizes New Workgroup, Ratifies Three Contracts
Posted OnAugust 30, 2022 byLocal 252 President Debra Hagan had a very busy summer fighting on behalf of workers in Suffolk County. She organized a new workgroup, as well as ratified three amazing contracts. The newest members of Local 252 are actually former management at Suffolk Bus Corporation– who realized that they were better off not being in management but belonging to the union.Read More…
MEDIA ADVISORY 8/31: FLIGHT ATTENDANTS TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST ASSAULTS ON AIRLINE WORKERS AT JFK
Posted OnAugust 29, 2022 byAdvisory For: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Media Contact: Shwetha Ganesh, twuairlines@berlinrosen.com On-Site Contact: Thom McDaniel, TWU International Vice President, tmcdaniel@twu.org, 832-723-5132 8/31: FLIGHT ATTENDANTS TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST ASSAULTS ON AIRLINE WORKERS AT NEW YORK’S JFK AIRPORT Ahead of busy Labor Day travel weekend, airline workers will be educating passengers at John F. Kennedy International…Read More…
Local 263: Successful Organizing in Anti-Union Territory
Posted OnAugust 10, 2022 byThanks to a joint effort by the TWU International Organizing Department and TUUS Division, in just over six months, membership at Local 263 in Ysleta, Texas has quadrupled in size. Local 263 represents bus operators and mechanics in the Ysleta Independent School District. Organizing Director Angelo Cucuzza explained that this past spring, International Rep Jose…Read More…
TWU Local 548 Ground School Instructors at Envoy Reach TA
Posted OnAugust 1, 2022 byOn July 29, the TWU negotiating committee for Local 548 Ground School Instructors at Envoy Air reached a four-year tentative agreement with the company. Ground School Instructors provide classroom training to Envoy Air pilots. Highlights include substantial pay increases, reduced step pay scale, and improved hours of service language. Full contract details and scheduled briefings…Read More…
TWU Statement on JetBlue Airways Acquiring Spirit Airlines
Posted OnAugust 1, 2022 byThe following statement can be attributed to TWU International President John Samuelsen regarding JetBlue Airways plans to acquire Spirit Airlines. “The Transport Workers Union continues to believe that workers and the flying public would be better served if JetBlue and Spirit remain separate carriers. Airline workers must have a seat at the table to ensure…Read More…