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American Airlines Association Safety Update
Posted OnSeptember 6, 2019 bySeptember 6, 2019 The TWU/IAM Association condemns, in the strongest possible terms, any conduct by any individual that jeopardizes the safe operation of an aircraft. Safety is the number one priority for our IAM and TWU members involved in the maintenance and operation of aircraft. These members are the most highly trained safety professionals in…Read More…
Statement of the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO
Posted OnSeptember 6, 2019 bySTATEMENT OF THE TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO (TWU) “The Transport Workers Union is shocked by the reported allegations of airplane sabotage by an employee. If these allegations of sabotage are true, they are outrageous and indefensible, and we fully condemn such actions. Our mechanics are highly trained professionals who are dedicated to performing…Read More…
Local 2054 Takes Safety Walk Through Keolis Pawtucket Yard with Congressional Reps
Posted OnSeptember 6, 2019 byMembers of TWU Local 2054 met with Rhode Island State Rep Carlos Tobon and Massachusetts State Rep Jim Hawkin on September 6. They walked through the Keolis Pawtucket yard and discussed issues including safety; staffing; minimal inspection time; lack of parts; no accountability to Keolis; doing more with less – which resulted in an injury to…Read More…
TWU-IAM Association Contract Talks with American to Resume
Posted OnSeptember 4, 2019 byWASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2019 — The TWU-IAM Association today announced that mediation for negotiations in the American Airlines/TWU-IAM Association contract talks will restart on Monday, Sept. 16, at 1 p.m. ET and continue through Thursday, Sept. 19. The sessions will be held in Washington, D.C. at the National Mediation Board (NMB). Association principals Sito Pantoja,…Read More…
Happy Labor Day from the TWU International!
Posted OnAugust 30, 2019 byThe entire TWU International Administrative Committee and staff wish our hardworking members and their families a very Happy Labor Day! This is our holiday – a day to celebrate all the progress the trade union movement has made. Whether you spend your weekend grilling with your family or on the job keeping America moving, take…Read More…
TWU International Expresses Support During Tropical Storm Dorian
Posted OnAugust 28, 2019 byAugust 28, 2019 To All Our Brothers and Sisters in Puerto Rico, The TWU International understands how distressed and uneasy many of you may be feeling right now as Tropical Storm Dorian approaches. Please make sure that you take any and all measures necessary to keep you and your families safe. We know that Puerto…Read More…
TWU Local 239 Spoke Truth to Power – And Won!
Posted OnAugust 27, 2019 byRELEASE: TWU Aircraft Dispatch Group and UPS Reach Tentative Agreement
Posted OnAugust 23, 2019 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2019 Contact: Denise Romano, 202-719-3837 TWU Aircraft Dispatch Group and UPS Reach Tentative Agreement The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) and the United Parcel Service (UPS) have reached a tentative agreement for the Aircraft Dispatch Group. Details of the tentative agreement will be forthcoming, as the parties finalize the…Read More…
AA Association Update: Congressman Espaillat Leads Bipartisan Group Urging American Airlines to Preserve Jobs
Posted OnAugust 20, 2019 byAugust 20, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) led 26 of his colleagues from downstate New York and northern New Jersey in sending a letter to top leadership at American Airlines and unions representing their workforce urging them to maintain jobs in the greater New York metropolitan region. “As members of Congress representing the communities in…Read More…
AA Association Update: Association, American Meet with NMB
Posted OnAugust 16, 2019 byAugust 16, 2019 The National Mediation Board (NMB) held separate meetings with TWU/IAM Association Leadership (first) and American Management (later) on Thursday in Washington D.C. The purpose of the meetings was for the three NMB Board Members to discuss the status of our negotiations with both parties. The Federal Mediators who attended our earlier negotiations…Read More…