Press Releases
Press Release: Illinois Sick Leave Act of 2017 Extended to Aviation Workers
Posted OnOctober 28, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Illinois Sick Leave Act of 2017 Extended to Aviation Workers 30,000+ aviation workers in Illinois will soon have the right to use employer-provided sick leave to care for ill or injured relatives After a multi-year fight led by members of the Transport Workers Union (TWU),…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…
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…
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Would Provide Historic Funding for Public Transit and Passenger Rail
Posted OnAugust 10, 2021 byAugust 10, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Would Provide Historic Funding for Public Transit and Passenger Rail TWU urges House of Representatives to pass bill prior to September 30th expiration of Surface Transportation Bill Following Senate passage of the bipartisan infrastructure deal, this statement should be attributed to Transport Workers…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…
Statement: The TWU Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Posted OnAugust 5, 2021 byAugust 5, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org Statement: The TWU Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Following the news of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka’s passing, this statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen: “The thoughts of TWU members today are with the family and loved ones…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: TWU to FAA: Airline Staffing Levels Are Dangerously Low
Posted OnJuly 15, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org TWU to FAA: Airline Staffing Levels Are Dangerously Low WASHINGTON, DC – The Transportation Workers of America (TWU) sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) Steve Dickinson calling to his attention the dangerously low staffing levels at most U.S. airlines. “Overworked, fatigued workers are…Read More…
Press Release: Rail Unions Endorse the INVEST in America Act
Posted OnJune 9, 2021 byJune 8, 2021 Dear Representative: On behalf of the undersigned rail labor organizations, we write today to express our strong support for H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act. This legislation would have transformative impacts across the rail industry and the nation, benefiting rail workers, consumers, travelers, and the broader economy. We applaud Chair DeFazio…Read More…
STATEMENT: THE TWU CONGRATULATES POLLY TROTTENBERG ON CONFIRMATION AS DEPUTY TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY
Posted OnApril 13, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Congratulates Polly Trottenberg on Confirmation as Deputy Transportation Secretary This statement can be attributed to Transport Workers Union of America International President John Samuelsen: “Polly Trottenberg will be an excellent Deputy Transportation Secretary. During her time with the New York City Department of Transportation, Ms….Read More…