Fuelers at Orlando International Airport employed by PrimeFlight Aviation Services voted unanimously Monday to join the Transport Workers of America – expanding the TWU’s reach at the seventh largest airport in the country. “We are ready to negotiate a first contract that will address significant issues with wages, benefits, and working conditions for PrimeFlight Fuelers,” said TWU…
The Transport Workers Union of America, the union representing Flight Attendants and Ramp, Operations, Provisioning, and Freight Agents at Southwest Airlines, applauded the Department of Transportation’s lawsuit against Southwest that seeks maximum civil penalties for the airline’s unrealistic scheduling. “Southwest is hurting workers and the traveling public by refusing to staff their operations properly to ensure…
The Federal Transit Administration on Thursday released an initial analysis of transit agency responses to a General Directive regarding assaults issued last year. Agencies were directed to assess risks, implement strategies to protect workers, and take other actions. “The plague of assaults against transit workers is beyond reprehensible. We go to work to provide a service, not…
Onboard Attendants and Lead Attendants on the Brightline railroad in Florida voted today, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, to join the Transport Workers Union of America. The National Mediation Board announced the election results in Washington, D.C., after weeks of balloting and an aggressive anti-union campaign by the privately-owned company. Brightline has about 100 Onboard…