Press Releases
TWU, Lawmakers Push for Aircraft Maintenance in America, Not China, To Protect Fliers & U.S. Jobs
Posted OnOctober 23, 2023 byFor Immediate Release Contact: Pete Donohue, PDonohue@twu.org | Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org New York City – Airlines are increasingly having planes fixed, overhauled, and maintained by lower-skilled workers in less-secure facilities in South America and Asia. This upward trend increases the risk of a potentially catastrophic mechanical failure – and takes away jobs that can, and should, be done by better qualified American…Read More…
Statement in support of The Transit Emergency Relief Act
Posted OnOctober 18, 2023 byWashington, DC – John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union, issues this statement in support of the Transit Emergency Relief Act: “We’ve all seen the horrific impact major weather events and natural disasters have on our transit systems. Stations flooded with grimy rainwater, damaged tracks and other impaired infrastructure make travel impossible for…Read More…
TWU Statement on FAA Nominee Michael Whitaker
Posted OnSeptember 7, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Washington, DC — John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union, issues this statement in response to President Biden nominated Michael Whitaker for FAA Administrator: “As the largest airline union in the U.S. with members in nearly every frontline job across 17 carriers and multiple airline contract…Read More…
Decision to Expand Robotaxi Operations in San Francisco Underscores Need for Federal Oversight
Posted OnAugust 11, 2023 byDecision to Expand Robotaxi Operations in San Francisco Underscores Need for Federal Oversight John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America, issues this statement in response to a decision by the California Public Utilities Commission to expand robotaxi operations in San Francisco: “It is glaringly clear that the California Public Utilities Commission,…Read More…
Press Release: The TWU Ramps Up Fight Against Metro-North Railroad
Posted OnAugust 8, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Ramps Up Fight Against Metro-North Railroad New Haven, CT — In the face of an intransigent NYS Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) is ramping up its contract campaign against America’s second-largest commuter railroad, Metro-North, warning that a…Read More…
The TWU Wins Two Major Victories for Fleet Service Agents, Stores, and the Maintenance & Related membership at American Airlines
Posted OnAugust 3, 2023 byWashington, DC — The TWU, in our partnership with the IAM, (The Association), is pleased to announce significant victories in two highly contested arbitration cases against American Airlines for fleet service agent, stores, and the maintenance & related memberships. Ratified joint collective bargaining agreements (JCBAs) for these workgroups came under attack when American Airlines management…Read More…
The TWU Applauds Passage of the House FAA Reauthorization Bill
Posted OnJuly 20, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Applauds Passage of the House FAA Reauthorization Bill “The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act delivers on decades of overdue promises from Congress to TWU members. This pro-worker FAA reauthorization will make our national air space safer, improve the working conditions…Read More…
Metro-North workers to passengers: We are prepared to strike
Posted OnJuly 13, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Metro-North workers to passengers: We are prepared to strike New York, NY – Dozens of members of the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (TWU), employed by Metro-North Railroad, converged on passenger terminals this morning to alert Metro-North passengers that they are fully prepared…Read More…
Senate FAA Reauthorization will return jobs to U.S. and save lives
Posted OnJune 14, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Senate FAA Reauthorization will return jobs to U.S. and save lives Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), issues this statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration: “The bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill, offered by 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…