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Thank You for Helping Us Defeat the IBT Raid
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 22 Aug, 2013 Dear President Trumka, On behalf of our mechanics at American Airlines and the entire TWU, I want to express my deep appreciation for all of the assistance you provided with helping us to defeat the IBT raid. I’m particularly thankful for the support provided by the AFl-CIO Organizing Department. From the…Read More…
Labor Day
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 02 Sep, 2013 As we come off the heels of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and begin celebrating the contributions of workers this Labor Day, we are reminded that we still have so much more to do to further advance the American worker. Workers have built…Read More…
Coalition Launches Fundraising Campaign For Flight 93 Memorial
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 11 Sep, 2013 On Sept. 11, 2001, Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania as the crew members and passengers prevented an attack on our nation’s capitol. Twelve years later on the eve of that day, TWU members, some accompanied by their children, joined over 30 flight attendants from seven different carriers to request that members…Read More…
TWU Kicks Off its 24th Constitutional Convention
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 23 Sep, 2013 </div> <p style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”>Trumpets, drums and bag pipes gave way to the TWU’s 24th Constitutional Convention, Globally United, Stronger Unions, call to order on Monday, September 23 in Las Vegas.<br /><br />TWU Executive Vice President and Chair of the Constitutional Convention, Harry Lombardo,…Read More…
Delegates Elect Harry Lombardo as International President
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 24 Sep, 2013 </div> <div> <div>Harry Lombardo was elected by acclamation by the TWU 24th Constitutional Convention delegates as International President of the Transport Workers Union Tuesday afternoon along with John Samuelsen as Executive Vice President, Alex Garcia as Secretary-Treasurer, John Bland and Gary Maslanka as Administrative Vice Presidents.</div> <div>“I feel energized and I…Read More…
Hundreds of TWU Members Protest at Allegiant Headquarters
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 27 Sep, 2013 </div> <p style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”>Two years too long was chanted by hundreds of TWU delegates as they rallied outside Allegiant headquarters to support the flight attendants of Local 577 who have spent the last two years battling Allegiant for a contract.<br /><br />“And we’ve…Read More…
TWU Veterans Holiday Drive
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 04 Oct, 2013 The TWU Veterans Committee (TWUVC) has a history of dedicating its time and efforts ensuring those who served our country are given what they need and deserve. This holiday season, in conjunction with Operation Military Embrace, the TWUVC is working to ensure our Wounded Warriors and their families will have a…Read More…
TWU Texas State Conference Supports Wendy Davis for Governor
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 10 Oct, 2013 Members of the TWU Texas State Conference showed their support for state Sen. Wendy Davis on October 3 as she announced her run for Texas Governor. Sen. Davis has been a strong advocate for TWU members. Just recently, she opposed the Dept. of Justice’s stance on blocking the American Airlines and…Read More…
Stand with New York Transit Workers
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 18 Oct, 2013 The members of TWU Local 100 at the MTA in New York, have been fighting for over 21 months for the fair contract they deserve and they need our help. Last October, when Hurricane Sandy devastated New York City, TWU Local 100 members were there day and night restoring mass transit. We’ve seen this story time…Read More…
TTD Honors School Bus Drivers, Announces December Summit
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 22 Oct, 2013 The Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) joins the rest of the nation this week in thanking the men and women dedicated to transporting children to and from school during National School Bus Safety Week. In recognition of the challenges faced by school bus drivers, today TTD is announcing it will host…Read More…