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The TWU Strongly Supports Marc Molinaro’s Nomination to Lead the FTA

The Transport Workers Union of America – which represents tens of thousands of transit workers across the country – strongly supports the nomination of Marc Molinaro to lead the Federal Transit Administration.   “Marc Molinaro was a strong advocate for public transit in downstate New York while serving in Congress his experience will be essential for…

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PrimeFlight Fuelers in Orlando Vote to Join the TWU

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…

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TWU Supports DOT Suing Southwest Airlines for Chronically Delaying Flights, Applauds Frontier Fine

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…

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TWU responds to federal report on the ‘plague’ of assaults

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…

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