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Rail Workers’ Right to Choose Medical Network Upheld
Posted OnOctober 25, 2021 byWASHINGTON, D.C., October 22 — An arbitrator has rejected the railroad industry’s attempt to utilize a never-before-used contract clause imposed by Congress 30 years ago to reduce the healthcare networks available to over 250,000 railroad workers and family members on the National Healthcare Plan for Railroad Employees. The decision is a major victory for railroad…Read More…
AA Association Update: AA Vaccine Mandate
Posted OnOctober 19, 2021 byOctober 15, 2021 RE: AA Vaccine Mandate Dear Sisters and Brothers: Today the Association leadership meet via conference call with American Airlines leaders for an update on the Vaccine Mandate Policy and the potential enforcement process. The company explained the accommodation procedures, as it is currently being considered by the carrier, and is urging employees…Read More…
TWU ENVOY AIR FLEET SERVICE TA RATIFIED IN 90% VOTE
Posted OnOctober 1, 2021 byOn October 1, TWU Fleet Service Workers at Envoy Air overwhelmingly ratified their tentative agreement, with 90% of the membership voting “YES” on the new contract. The contract goes into effect October 2, 2021, and will become amendable on October 1, 2026. The TWU International and Local Leaders would like to thank you for your…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: Turbulence at Queens-Based JetBlue Airlines, TWU Takes JetBlue to Court
Posted OnSeptember 22, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELASE September 22, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Turbulence at Queens-Based JetBlue Airlines Transport Workers Union of America Takes JetBlue to Court The union representing JetBlue’s approximately 5,000 Inflight Crewmembers (flight attendants) filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, September 21, against the company for violating both the New York City and New York State…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: The TWU Supports TSA’s Increased Fines for Mask Mandate Violations
Posted OnSeptember 12, 2021 bySeptember 10, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Supports TSA’s Increased Fines for Mask Mandate Violations In response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of increased penalties for individuals who violate the federal mask mandate in airports, on commercial aircraft, aboard passenger rail, and other public transportation, the below statement should be attributed to…Read More…
AA Association Update: Not Enough Support
Posted OnSeptember 4, 2021 bySEPTEMBER 3, 2021 NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT The National Mediation Board dismissed the Aircraft Mechanic Fraternal Association’s (AMFA) application to conduct a representation election among mechanic and related workers at American Airlines. Last November the AMFA claimed a “representation dispute” existed among American Airlines mechanic and related workers in a filing at the NMB and that…Read More…
RELEASE: TWU Joins #EssentialAlways Campaign to Honor, Thank Frontline Transportation Workers this Labor Day
Posted OnSeptember 3, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org TWU Joins #EssentialAlways Campaign to Honor, Thank Frontline Transportation Workers this Labor Day Washington, DC – This Labor Day, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) proudly joins the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) and the U.S. Department of Transportation to recognize and thank frontline…Read More…
TWU Reaches Tentative Agreement with Envoy Fleet Service
Posted OnAugust 16, 2021 byOn August 13, the TWU contract negotiating committee reached a tentative agreement with Envoy Air. TWU President John Samuelsen said, “Coming out the bankruptcy, Envoy Fleet Service members were handcuffed to a horrible labor agreement. Your negotiating team fought to bring back a tentative agreement that returned to pre-bankruptcy contract language or better. Additional gains were…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: Liz Shuler for AFL-CIO President
Posted OnAugust 10, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Liz Shuler for AFL-CIO President Transport Workers of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) International President John Samuelsen released the following statement: “Last week, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka passed away unexpectedly. Even as we continue to mourn his sudden death, the federation’s constitution mandates the swift election of…Read More…
An Open Letter to Passengers Flying Spirit Airlines
Posted OnAugust 5, 2021 byThe Transport Workers Union of America is the recognized bargaining agent for the Spirit Airlines Guest Service Agents based at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL). We are writing you to openly express our frustration over – what seems like – continual operational meltdowns at Spirit. While management searches for every possible excuse as to why…Read More…