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NMB Certifies TWU-IAM Associations at American Airlines
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 19 May, 2015 The National Mediation Board (NMB) today certified the TWU-IAM Association for the Fleet Service, Mechanic and Related and Stores classifications as the collective bargain-ing agent for all of the above classifications at American Airlines. All three Associations were formed following the merger of US Airways and American Airlines. Both the Transport…Read More…
Keolis Deputy GM Dodges Questions on Commuter Rail Issues
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 21 Apr, 2015 …ReturnRead More…
It’s Time to Land This Contract!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 04 Jun, 2015 Local 556’s negotiating team was busy at the bargaining table with Southwest on May 26-27. Check out this video update from the team: </div></p> <p style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”><a style=”color: rgb(44, 92, 119);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);” href=”https://vimeo.com/129789884″ target=”_blank”>TWU Local 556 Negotiation Update</a>…Read More…
TWU-IAM Association Gears Up For Joint Contract Talks
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 09 Jun, 2015 On the heels of the National Mediation Board’s (NMB) certifications of the TWU-IAM Associations at American Airlines, the Fleet Service and Mechanic and Related negotiations committees have scheduled bargaining preparations at the Machinists Union’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Complex in Hollywood, Maryland the week of July 6, 2015. “Combining…Read More…
Coney Island Family Day Brings Together Locals Across Divisions
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 12 Jun, 2015 Local 100’s 2015 Family Day brought together TWU’s transit, rail and air locals and their families for softball, grilling, fundraising and fun. Congratulations to Local 100 for retaining their trophy, and thanks to the local presidents, officers and members who came out, including President Mike Conigliaro of Local 101, President Debra…Read More…
Local 2017 Reaches Agreement for Union Tank Car Members
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 25 Jun, 2015 Railroad Division Local 2017 President Matt Conway and his team have reached an agreement for members employed at Union Tank Car in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The five-year agreement provides for 3 percent annual wage increases in the first four years and a 3-1/2 percent wage increase in year five. The agreement also…Read More…
Transit Division Meeting Keeps Momentum Strong
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 29 Jun, 2015 Following the June IEC meeting, presidents and officers from a number of Transit, Universities, Utilities and Services Division locals gathered in Chicago to discuss key issues, attend a number of trainings, and continue to build strength and unity within the division. The meeting began with an ambitious call to action from…Read More…
Local 556 Lands Tentative Agreement With Southwest Airlines
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 02 Jul, 2015 The Executive Board of Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 556, representing the Flight Attendants of Southwest Airlines, voted to approve a Tentative Agreement (TA) on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Southwest Airlines Management. The TA will now be presented to the 13,500+ Flight Attendants for a vote. TWU Local…Read More…
TWU-IAM Association Moves Closer to Joint Contract Negotiations With American
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byTWU-IAM Association Moves Closer to Joint Contract Negotiations With American Published 10 Jul, 2015 The Mechanic & Related/Stores/MCT and Fleet Service TWU-IAM Association Negotiating Committees met for the first time this week at the IAM’s William Winpinsinger Training Center in Hollywood, MD. The Contract Preparation Program was launched by TWU-IAM Association Chair and Vice-Chair, Sito…Read More…
Working Women’s Committee Continues To Flourish
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 31 Jul, 2015 The July meeting of the TWU Working Women’s Committee (WWC) marked another successful commitment of TWU sisters across divisions to share ideas, strategies, stories and power. While each local WWC has taken on a number of important projects ranging from legislative and political action to organizing and training, the International’s WWC…Read More…