In The News
TWU Secures New Contract for Sun Country Airlines Dispatchers With Major Raises
Posted OnFebruary 14, 2025 byAircraft Flight Dispatchers at TWU Local 592 overwhelmingly ratified a new contract for 32 Aircraft Flight Dispatchers at Sun Country Airlines that will raise pay by at least 36% with an average increase of 43%. “We are pleased to have reached a new contract quickly that includes significant raises for hardworking Flight Dispatchers. A 36…Read More…
TWU Tech Newsletter: China Makes AV Moves
Posted OnFebruary 13, 2025 byThis is the monthly edition of the Transport Workers Union’s Transportation Technology Newsletter. We aim to inform and educate our members, the labor movement, the public and policymakers about developments in transportation technology – and what the TWU is doing to ensure that new technology doesn’t undermine safety or harm the livelihoods of hard-working blue-collar…Read More…
Op-Ed from John Samuelsen: Why Democrats Should Support Trump’s Labor Secretary Pick
Posted OnFebruary 11, 2025 byThis op-ed from TWU International President John Samuelsen appeared in the New York Daily News.
There is a new reality in play in the White House and his name is Donald Trump. And like it or not, many unionized workers voted for himRead More…
The TWU Strongly Supports Marc Molinaro’s Nomination to Lead the FTA
Posted OnFebruary 4, 2025 byThe Transport Workers Union of America – which represents tens of thousands of transit workers across the country – strongly supports the nomination of Marc Molinaro to lead the Federal Transit Administration. “Marc Molinaro was a strong advocate for public transit in downstate New York while serving in Congress his experience will be essential for…Read More…
PrimeFlight Fuelers in Orlando Vote to Join the TWU
Posted OnFebruary 4, 2025 byFuelers at Orlando International Airport employed by PrimeFlight Aviation Services voted unanimously Monday to join the Transport Workers of America – expanding the TWU’s reach at the seventh largest airport in the country. “We are ready to negotiate a first contract that will address significant issues with wages, benefits, and working conditions for PrimeFlight Fuelers,” said TWU…Read More…
2025 Scholarship Applications Available
Posted OnJanuary 24, 2025 byInternational Executive Vice President Alex Garcia announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund. This scholarship will offer fifteen (15) college-bound dependents of TWU members a scholarship worth $4800.00.Read More…
TWU Supports DOT Suing Southwest Airlines for Chronically Delaying Flights, Applauds Frontier Fine
Posted OnJanuary 17, 2025 byThe Transport Workers Union of America, the union representing Flight Attendants and Ramp, Operations, Provisioning, and Freight Agents at Southwest Airlines, applauded the Department of Transportation’s lawsuit against Southwest that seeks maximum civil penalties for the airline’s unrealistic scheduling. “Southwest is hurting workers and the traveling public by refusing to staff their operations properly to ensure…Read More…
TWU responds to federal report on the ‘plague’ of assaults
Posted OnJanuary 16, 2025 byThe Federal Transit Administration on Thursday released an initial analysis of transit agency responses to a General Directive regarding assaults issued last year. Agencies were directed to assess risks, implement strategies to protect workers, and take other actions. “The plague of assaults against transit workers is beyond reprehensible. We go to work to provide a service, not…Read More…
Victory! Onboard Workers at Brightline Vote to Join the TWU
Posted OnJanuary 14, 2025 byOnboard Attendants and Lead Attendants on the Brightline railroad in Florida voted today, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, to join the Transport Workers Union of America. The National Mediation Board announced the election results in Washington, D.C., after weeks of balloting and an aggressive anti-union campaign by the privately-owned company. Brightline has about 100 Onboard…Read More…