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Statement: The TWU Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Posted OnAugust 5, 2021 byAugust 5, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org Statement: The TWU Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Following the news of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka’s passing, this statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen: “The thoughts of TWU members today are with the family and loved ones…Read More…
An Open Letter to Passengers Flying Spirit Airlines
Posted OnAugust 5, 2021 byThe Transport Workers Union of America is the recognized bargaining agent for the Spirit Airlines Guest Service Agents based at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL). We are writing you to openly express our frustration over – what seems like – continual operational meltdowns at Spirit. While management searches for every possible excuse as to why…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: TWU to FAA: Airline Staffing Levels Are Dangerously Low
Posted OnJuly 15, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org TWU to FAA: Airline Staffing Levels Are Dangerously Low WASHINGTON, DC – The Transportation Workers of America (TWU) sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) Steve Dickinson calling to his attention the dangerously low staffing levels at most U.S. airlines. “Overworked, fatigued workers are…Read More…
ACT Today! Protect Meal & Break Periods for Aviation Workers in California
Posted OnJuly 13, 2021 byAirline CEOs and their lobbyists are attempting an end run around California law, seeking to deny meal and break protections to California-based flight crews. A recent 9th Circuit Court ruling extended meal and break protections to California based flight attendants and pilots. Airlines now want to exclude them from these protections altogether. Act today! Tell the California…Read More…
NS furloughs 86 at Juniata shop, Rail carrier cuts additional 14 jobs through attrition
Posted OnJuly 12, 2021 byBy William Kibler Altoona Mirror July 10, 2021 Norfolk Southern furloughed 86 employees at the Juniata Locomotive Shop of Friday, with the jobs of 14 additional jobs eliminated by attrition. The layoffs drew the ire of state Rep. Lou Schmitt, R-Altoona. “I think Norfolk Southern is nothing but a bunch of southern-fried asset strippers,” he said. “These…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: Enough is Enough – TWU Air Division Workers Stuck in Aviation Meltdown
Posted OnJuly 1, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2021 Contact: dromano@twu.org Enough is Enough – TWU Air Division Workers Stuck in Aviation Meltdown TWU flight attendants, gate agents, mechanics, and other airline workers have been experiencing extreme stress and horrible working conditions since travel has been returning to pre-pandemic levels. In particular, the upcoming July 4th weekend is likely to…Read More…
As the TWU Celebrates Juneteenth, We Envision a Future Where We Are All Treated Equally, Everywhere
Posted OnJune 17, 2021 byJuneteenth, or June 19, is now a Federal Holiday. It marks the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States: June 19, 1865.
President Joe Biden signed legislation on June 17, 2021, making it the 11th national holiday recognized annually by the federal government. Federal offices will be closed in observance on June 18. This year, as the country slowly opens after being shut down for over a year due to a deadly pandemic, Juneteenth can be properly celebrated in streets from coast to coast.Read More…
Press Release: Rail Unions Endorse the INVEST in America Act
Posted OnJune 9, 2021 byJune 8, 2021 Dear Representative: On behalf of the undersigned rail labor organizations, we write today to express our strong support for H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act. This legislation would have transformative impacts across the rail industry and the nation, benefiting rail workers, consumers, travelers, and the broader economy. We applaud Chair DeFazio…Read More…
2021 Scholarship Winners
Posted OnMay 28, 2021 byEstablished in 1969, the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund provides 15 scholarships worth $4,800 to college-bound dependents of TWU members. It is paid out every year in the amount of $1,200 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four-year course of study. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s accredited college or…Read More…
The TWU Celebrates International Flight Attendant Day
Posted OnMay 28, 2021 byMay 31 marks International Flight Attendant Day. This year the TWU wants to honor the incredible work our Flight Attendants do, not only in the face of a deadly pandemic, but also amidst one of the worst rashes of passenger misconduct and violence aboard our aircraft. To many, being a Flight Attendant looks like a…Read More…