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American Airlines Aircraft Maintenance and Fleet Service Contracts Overwhelmingly Ratified 

More than 23,000 Transport Workers Union of America members at American Airlines will see immediate wage increases ranging from 12 to 15% after Aircraft Maintenance, Material Logistics Specialist, and Fleet Service workers voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new two-year contract extension.     The new contract, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, will also…

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TWU International Strongly Supports Local 234 in Contract Fight with SEPTA

TWU International fully supports Philly transit workers who voted to authorize a strike. International President John Samuelsen and TUUS (Transit) Division Director Willie Brown spoke to Local 234 members on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

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FTA Finalizes Critical Trackworker Safety Protections

The Transport Workers Union of America’s years of advocacy for trackworker safety is paying off. The Federal Transit Administration and Department of Transportation announced Tuesday a Final Rule requiring minimum safety standards to protect trackworkers from on-the-job injuries and deaths.     The Final Rule requires local transit agencies around the country to follow federal standards that include…

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The TWU Applauds the FAA’s Interpretation Requiring In-Person Repair Supervision

The Transport Workers Union of America strongly supports a recent interpretation memo from the Federal Aviation Administration that requires the holder of a mechanic or repairman certificate to be physically present to supervise while aircraft maintenance work is being conducted by uncertified persons working under the certificate holder.  This interpretation, laid out in a September…

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