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Tentative Agreement with Amtrak
Posted OnMarch 24, 2023 byMarch 24, 2023 TWU as part of the Shop-Craft Coalition has Reached a Tentative Agreement with Amtrak. The unions are providing the following joint announcement: TWU & the Shop-Craft Coalition have reached a Tentative Agreement with Amtrak to settle each Organization’s respective section 6 notices for this round of bargaining. The specific terms of this…Read More…
The Global Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act Will Close Safety Loopholes, Return Union Jobs to the U.S.
Posted OnMarch 23, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The Global Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act Will Close Safety Loopholes, Return Union Jobs to the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC—The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO—the largest airline union in the United States—has been a leader in the fight to end the unsafe practice of offshoring…Read More…
Biden Budget Offers Common Sense Short-Term Flexibility Transit Agencies Need
Posted OnMarch 14, 2023 byFor Immediate Release Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Biden Budget Offers Commonsense Short-Term Flexibility Transit Agencies Need Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union, issues this statement in response to President Biden’s budget proposal: “President Biden’s budget includes an essential policy change that would allow large transit agencies to fill short-term operating shortfalls…Read More…
Victory in the South: Houston Paratransit win TWU Representation
Posted OnMarch 13, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Victory in the South: Houston Paratransit win TWU Representation Houston, Texas — The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) won a representation election at MV Transportation in Houston, Texas last week. The TWU’s goal is to provide more than 375 paratransit workers with dignity on the job…Read More…
LA Bikeshare Workers Ratify Industry-Leading Agreement
Posted OnMarch 10, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org LA Bikeshare Workers Ratify Industry-Leading Agreement Los Angeles – Fighting for increased wages, improved working conditions, and job security, bikeshare workers at LA metro overwhelmingly ratified their first contract, becoming the newest members of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU). Workers employed by…Read More…
The TWU Endorses Phil Washington for FAA Administrator
Posted OnMarch 3, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Endorses Phil Washington for FAA Administrator Washington, DC – TWU International President John Samuelsen issues this statement endorsing Phil Washington for FAA Administrator: “As the airline industry continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Aviation Administration and the working people…Read More…
America’s Largest Airline Union Calls on DOJ, DOT to Stop JetBlue/Spirit Deal
Posted OnFebruary 23, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org America’s Largest Airline Union Calls on DOJ, DOT to Stop JetBlue/Spirit Deal WASHINGTON, DC — Citing gross managerial incompetence at JetBlue Airways, massive economic harms that would befall frontline workers, and historical precedence, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) is calling on the Departments of Justice…Read More…
TWU Rail Division Representative Brian DeLucia Discusses the dangers of putting profits over people on CNN
Posted OnFebruary 23, 2023 byOn Wednesday, February 22, TWU Rail Division Representative went on CNN where he discussed the dangers of putting profits over people, and directly challenged Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw on the carrier’s safety record. Watch by clicking on the video below.Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: BRIGHTLINE WEST INKS COMMITMENT WITH HIGH-SPEED RAIL LABOR COALITION
Posted OnFebruary 21, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRIGHTLINE WEST INKS COMMITMENT WITH HIGH-SPEED RAIL LABOR COALITION The Agreement Demonstrates Support of Union Labor to Operate and Maintain Brightline West’s Future System LAS VEGAS (Feb 21, 2023) — Brightline West, America’s first true high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas and Southern California, today, announced a landmark agreement, establishing a…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: Corporate Greed and Neglect the Real Cause Behind Southwest Meltdown
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2023 byCorporate Greed and Neglect the Real Cause Behind Southwest Meltdown FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Washington, DC — Ahead of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee’s hearing on “Strengthening Airlines Operations and Consumer Protections,” John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) issues this statement: “As the Senate Commerce Committee today examines…Read More…