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…
Published 12 Aug, 2013 For immediate release Contact: Amy Shenker, askpr2011@gmail.com, 301.412.2616 or Roger Kerson, roger.kerson@gmail.com, 734.645.0535 Flight Attendants Call for FAA Audit of Scheduling at Allegiant Air WASHINGTON DC – The Transport Workers Union (TWU), representing more than 600 flight attendants at Allegiant Air, has asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a “complete audit……