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The TTD Responds to IBT Raids
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 19 Jun, 2013 Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, repsonds to the raids by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters As many of you are aware, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) has increased raiding activities directed at TTD affiliates. At a time when the labor movement – and more importantly, its membership…Read More…
TWU Supports Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Deferral for Equity Stake
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 11 Jul, 2013 The TWU is working with the Transportation Trades Department, (TTD) AFL-CIO, to support bipartisan legislation (H.R. 2591), which would allow our members to defer taxes on the equity stake that we negotiated during the American Airlines bankruptcy process. The legislation is sponsored by Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R., N.Y.), and co-sponsored…Read More…
ITF Young Workers’ Summer School
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 12 Jul, 2013 TWU members were part of the forty participants from twenty-four different countries hosted by International Transit Federation (ITF) affiliate International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center, Maryland. Click here to read more. …ReturnRead More…
Letter from NMB Referencing Case No. R-7365 AA/IBT/TWU
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 19 Jul, 2013 Participants: On May 28, 2013, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters-Airline Division (IBT) filed an application and authorization cards alleging a representation dispute involving the Mechanics and Related Employees of American Airlines (Carrier). The employees in question are currently represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU). Also on May 28, 2013, the…Read More…
Previous Post regarding Southwest Airlines Flight 345 – New York’s LaGuardia
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 23 Jul, 2013 Earlier today the Transport Workers Union of America released a statement regarding an incident with Southwest Airlines Flight 345 where a Boeing 737 experienced difficulty with its landing gear at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. That statement did not properly reflect the position of our union. TWU represents thousands of workers at…Read More…
Another Organizing Win for TWU
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 31 Jul, 2013 </div> <p style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”>TWU Local 525 recently gained new members, bus operators from the Citrus Connection, expanding their membership and recognizing workers, no matter what area of transportation they are from, need a voice.</p> <p style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0,…Read More…
A Letter to the Federal Transit Administration from TWU and ATU
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 08 Aug, 2013 The Honorable Peter M. Rogoff Office of the Admini strator Federal Transit Administration East Building. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Admmistrator Rogoff: This is to follow up on the recent meeting between the joint ATU-TWU Safety Committee and Vincent Valdes, FT A’s Acting Associate Administrator in the…Read More…
TWU Launches Campaign to Oppose DOJ’s Attempt to Block American Airlines–US Airways Merger
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 15 Aug, 2013 The TWU is preparing a comprehensive campaign to oppose the Department of Justice’s attempt to block the American Airlines-US Airways merger. The DOJ’s action is irresponsible and interferes with a reorganization plan that will place American Airlines on firm economic footing. The DOJ’s lawsuit fails to consider the economic turmoil…Read More…
TWU Dispatchers Ratify New Agreement with Spirit Airlines
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 20 Aug, 2013 TWU Local 540 representing Aircraft Dispatchers at Spirit Airlines voted in favor of a new five year contract on Friday August 16.The new agreement became effective immediately after signing by the TWU and Spirit representatives. The new contract provides improved pay for Members, while maintaining operating efficiencies and support for the…Read More…
TTD Opposes Attempts to Block American/US Airways Merger
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 20 Aug, 2013 The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr. Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Holder: On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I write to express our opposition to efforts by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to block the pending…Read More…