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Statement on Supreme Court Ruling: Glacier Northwest Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Posted OnJune 1, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org WASHINGTON, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) issues this statement in response to today’s Supreme Court Ruling in favor of a company seeking to bypass federal labor law and sue a union in state court for the destruction of property caused by…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…
The TWU Encourages Wholistic Approach to Micromobility Industry Best Practices
Posted OnMay 19, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Encourages Wholistic Approach to Micromobility Industry Best Practices Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), issues this statement in response to the North America Micromobility Industry Best Practices framework issued by Lime, Superpedestrian, Bird, and Spin:…Read More…
TWU Transportation Technology Campaign Newsletter: May 2023
Posted OnMay 16, 2023 byIf you see or hear about new technologies or services, please send us an email, TransportationTech@twu.org Memo to Transit Agencies: Carnegie Mellon Bus Automation Research Throws Cold Water on Driverless Transit City and state transportation officials are experimenting with unproven autonomous transportation systems – from robo taxis and driverless buses and shuttles to various configurations of…Read More…
TWU Local 570 Member Honors Brother During National Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Posted OnApril 28, 2023 byIn 1989, April 28 was designated by the labor movement as Workers Memorial Day, a day to honor and remember fallen workers, double down on efforts to improve workplace safety and hold unscrupulous employers accountable. More than 30 years later, Workers Memorial Day is more poignant and necessary than ever. It continues to be recognized…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…
The TWU Proudly Supports Julie Su for Secretary of Labor
Posted OnApril 20, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Proudly Supports Julie Su for Secretary of Labor Washington, DC—Ahead of her Senate confirmation hearing today, John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) issues this statement in support of Julie Su for Secretary of Labor: “Working people…Read More…
TWU Transportation Technology Campaign Newsletter: April 2023
Posted OnApril 12, 2023 byIf you see or hear about new technologies or services, please send us an email, TransportationTech@twu.org Gizmodo Reports “Cruise and Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Terrorizing Transit Operators” in SF Muni It turns out that robotaxi companies are creating havoc in – or as Gizmodo reports, “terrorizing” – San Francisco’s Muni transit system where TWU operators work. Widespread…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…
TWU Working Women to Lawmakers: Workplace Protections for Nursing Mothers Must Include Flight Crews
Posted OnMarch 30, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org TWU Working Women to Lawmakers: Workplace Protections for Nursing Mothers Must Include Flight Crews Washington, DC—More than 60 working women members of the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, descended on Washington DC this week to call on lawmakers to ensure all nursing mothers—including…Read More…