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The TWU Takes Multi-Pronged Approach to Fighting Toxic Cabin Air
Posted OnMay 6, 2022 byThe TWU has been the main advocate against the effects of toxic cabin air for the past three years. We’ve taken the bull by the horns and have spearheaded the issue via a multi-pronged approach: Legislatively, by calling for the passage of the Cabin Air Safety Act Raising awareness on the ground, with our Cabin…Read More…
Local 101 rallies to save jobs
Posted OnMay 5, 2022 byOn May 4, 2022, Transport Workers Union Local 101 rallied in Brooklyn, New York to oppose a proposed climate plan that would bar new natural-gas service to existing and newly constructed buildings beginning in 2024 and ban gas appliances entirely by 2030. The proposal, if enacted, would wipe out thousands of good union jobs. “We’ve…Read More…
Press Release: TWU, Amtrak partner to create apprenticeship pilot program for frontline workers
Posted OnMay 5, 2022 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2022 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org WASHINGTON – The Transport Workers Union of America is proudly partnering with our national passenger railroad, Amtrak, to create an Apprenticeship Pilot Program for frontline workers. The first-of-its-kind program at Amtrak is designed to create formal paths for Amtrak employees to learn on the job…Read More…
Local 2003 Members Keep Beech Grove Shop Buzzing
Posted OnMay 5, 2022 byFor the past hundred years, members of TWU Local 2003 have been keeping the Beech Grove Shop – Amtrak’s largest railway maintenance overhaul shop just outside Indianapolis – buzzing with dedicated activity. Members at the shop perform a wide variety of crafts to keep America’s national rail system moving, including stripping down and refurbishing, inspecting,…Read More…
TWU Locals 514, 591, 567 Participate in 2022 Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC)
Posted OnMay 3, 2022 byAfter a two-year hiatus, the Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC) was back in action, April 25-28. American Airlines sent six company and three student teams to Dallas, TX, to compete in a variety of aviation maintenance challenges. Members from TWU Locals 514, 591, 567 took part. In the overall maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) category, American Airlines…Read More…
TWU Local 592 Flight Dispatchers at Hawaiian Airlines Ratify Epic Agreement
Posted OnApril 26, 2022 byOn April 22, Transport Workers Union of America Local 592 members who work as Flight Dispatchers for Hawaiian Airlines, ratified an epic agreement with an 80 percent vote. The five-year, industry-leading contract includes major increases to base wages, premiums, retirement, and all-in wage increases (inclusive of license and longevity) ranging from 16.8 percent to 34.7…Read More…
Coordinated Bargaining Coalition Update
Posted OnApril 25, 2022 byThe Coordinated Bargaining Coalition released the following statement on April 25, 2022: On January 24, 2022, after more than two years of bargaining with the major U.S. Class I railroads, the 10 Rail Unions bargaining as part of the Coordinated Bargaining Coalition (CBC) announced that they had applied to the National Mediation Board (NMB) for…Read More…
In Memoriam: Local 700 President Robert Taylor III
Posted OnApril 25, 2022 byThe TWU International is sad to announce that TWU Local 700 President Robert Taylor III passed away on April 3. Taylor served as Local President for 34 years. “My deepest condolences go out to Robert’s family and loved ones,” said TWU International President John Samuelsen. “Robert was a great and respected leader and will be…Read More…
Statement on Unruly Airline Passengers
Posted OnApril 21, 2022 byFollowing the announcement from several airlines that previously banned passengers could be allowed to travel by air again, TWU International President John Samuelsen has released the following statement: “For airlines to allow previously banned, unruly passengers back on their planes without a clear vetting process is irresponsible when they haven’t consulted with the union, our…Read More…
Transportation Technology Campaign Newsletter Issue #7
Posted OnApril 13, 2022 byTransportation Technology Campaign Newsletter Issue #7 April 13, 2022 If you see or hear about new technologies or services, please send us an email, TransportationTech@twu.org Less than 1 in 5 Americans Think Autonomous Vehicles Are Safer As the autonomous vehicle lobby spends billions trying to place us in robotic vehicles, the public isn’t buying it. Less than 1 in…Read More…