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Election 2016 and TWU is Ready!

Published 07 Mar, 2016 Straight from the 2016 Legislative and Political Conference, the first of three TWU original videos! These fun, social media friendly videos, are all part of TWU’s Voter Registration Campaign. Share with the hashtag #TWULegCon. Up first, “Vote For Me.” Are politicians asking for your vote for themselves or for your best…

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Pre-funding Decision Reached

Published 03 Mar, 2016 An arbitrator has denied TWU’s grievance regarding distribution of the contributions American Airlines made to match employee contributions to their prefunding accounts. TWU is reviewing the arbitrator’s decisions to determine the union’s next steps. “Nothing in this Opinion, however, should be read as concluding that the Company’s obligation to distribute the…

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Rally on Saturday!

Published 03 Mar, 2016 TWU is joining other members of the NJ Transit Rail Labor Coalition to rally for public transportation support. If you’re in New York or New Jersey, take some time on Saturday to show solidarity with other unions and rail and transit workers in Woodbridge, N.J.! Details here …Return

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Flight Crew Training Instructors at Southwest Ratify Contract

Published 29 Feb, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 29, 2016 CONTACT: Ori Korin, (202) 719-3834 Victory for TWU Local 557: Flight Crew Training Instructors at Southwest Airlines Ratify Contract Members of The Transport Workers Union of America Local 557 ratified a new contract with Southwest Airlines yesterday by nearly 70 percent, with an impressive 90.9…

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