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TWU Local 100 Approves Contract by an 82% Margin [WSJ]

Published 19 May, 2014 Metropolitan Transportation Authority employees who run New York City’s subway and bus system overwhelmingly voted in favor a tentative contract deal that would provide retroactive pay and boosts in benefits. Transport Workers Union Approves Contract: Workers Vote in Favor of the Deal by an 82% Margin *Click here to read this…

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At U.S. DOT Summit on Transit Assault Prevention, TWU Brings Know-How and Expertise

Published 11 Jul, 2014 Today, TWU International Executive Vice President John Samuelsen and Transit, Universities, Utilities and Services Division Director Jerome Lafragola brought our union’s know-how to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s transit assault prevention summit at DOT headquarters in Washington, D.C. Addressing fellow leaders in organized labor and representatives from transit agencies, law enforcement,…

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AA Negotiations Continue in Baltimore This Week

Published 12 Feb, 2016 The TWU-IAM Fleet Service and Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committees met this week in Baltimore, Md. and continued joint contract negotiations with American Airlines. Download this communication Fleet Service Committee Update February 12, 2016 The TWU-IAM Fleet Service Negotiating Committee met this week in Baltimore, Md. and continued joint contract negotiations…

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In a Close Vote, Ground Workers Approve New Contract with Southwest Airlines

Published 19 Feb, 2016 For Immediate Release February 19, 2016 Contact: Jamie Horwitz, (202) 549-4921, Patti Adams, (501) 519-2743 or Ori Korin, (202) 719-3834 In a Close Vote, Ground Workers Approve New Contract with Southwest Airlines New labor agreement includes 20 percent wage increase, first raises in five years for many ramp workers at highly…

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