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Bargaining Training: Locals Work Together, Prepare for Negotiations

Published 10 Mar, 2015 This week, TWU’s American Airlines local presidents, along with US Airways locals, are engaged in a rigorous, first-of-its-kind contract negotiations training course. This training, which began on Sunday, spans the entire week and is part of the union’s coordinated strategy in preparation for upcoming contract negotiations with the airline.  Right now,…

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TWU/IAM Association Agreement Update: NMB Process Plods Along

Published 05 Mar, 2015 Bulletin: March 5, 2015 Yesterday, the National Mediation Board (NMB) requested additional information from the TWU/IAM Association relating to our request for a determination of Single Carrier Status (SCS). Specifically, the NMB asked for documentation related to both American Airlines and US Airways Simulator Technicians. This request is evidence the NMB…

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State Conferences Work to Build Relationships With Local Officials

Published 27 Feb, 2015 </div></p> <div><strong style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”>WHY THE STATE CONFERENCES’ “TWU DISTRICT DAYS” CAMPAIGN IS SO IMPORTANT IN OUR FIGHT TO PROTECT WORKING FAMILIES</strong></div> <div>By TWU COPE Field Staff Representatives Gwen York and Terry Daniels</div> <div> <div>One of the main goals of our State Conference program…

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TWU Protests Southwest’s Refusal to Bargain in Good Faith

Published 26 Feb, 2015 </div></p> <div>On Wednesday, dozens of TWU activists staged an informational picket outside of the Omni Shoreham Hotel in downtown Washington, DC where Southwest Airlines took home <em style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”>Air Transport Magazine</em>’s “Airline of the Year” award. Led by Local 555 leadership and rank and…

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