Published 16 Aug, 2013 Contact: Jamie Horwitz 202/549-4921, media@twu.org Statement by Transport Workers Union of America International President James C. Little on Withdrawal of Election Challenge by the Teamsters at American Airlines We’re pleased that the Teamsters realized that this raid of TWU members at American Airlines was both wasteful and divisive. Now that we…
Published 15 Aug, 2013 The TWU is preparing a comprehensive campaign to oppose the Department of Justice’s attempt to block the American Airlines-US Airways merger. The DOJ’s action is irresponsible and interferes with a reorganization plan that will place American Airlines on firm economic footing. The DOJ’s lawsuit fails to consider the economic turmoil…
Published 15 Aug, 2013 Contact: Jamie Horwitz 202/549-4921, media@twu.org Statement by Transport Workers Union of America Air Transport Director Garry Drummond on Today’s American Airlines Bankruptcy Hearing and TWU Actions in Response to DOJ Lawsuit It became even more apparent in Judge Lane’s courtroom today that the best course of action for American Airlines, its…
Published 12 Aug, 2013 Contact: Jamie Horwitz, 202/549-4921 media@twu.org Statement by Garry Drummond Transport Workers Union Air Transport Director on Machinists Victory Over the Teamsters in a Union Representation Election at US Airways Today’s election results are a victory for the real trade unionists at US Airways. TWU is proud to stand with members…