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PRESS RELEASE: TWU Reaches Historic Tentative Agreement with JetBlue Airways

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2020 Contact: Denise Romano at dromano@twu.org TWU Reaches Historic Tentative Agreement with JetBlue Airways The Transport Workers Union of America is proud to announce another historic milestone: The all-important first contract for our InFlight Crew Members (IFCs) at JetBlue Airways. This epic contract was no easy feat, as the airline industry…

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Memo: Air Division Director

October 16, 2020 TO: Air Division Locals 501 – 592 RE: Air Division Director Dear Brothers & Sisters: While this year has been full of uncertainty and unprecedented turmoil, the TWU’s focus has to be on the organization and members as a whole. Therefore, effective January 4, 2021, Gary Peterson will take over as Air…

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Press Release: Hypocritical DOT Refuses to Mandate Masks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2020 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Hypocritical DOT Refuses to Mandate Masks On Friday, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) rejected a petition from the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO to require masks for passengers on commercial passenger transportation. TWU International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement in response:  “It’s downright dangerous for…

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PRESS RELEASE: TWU Statement on Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2020 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.o TWU Statement on Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act WASHINGTON, DC – Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement supporting the Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act (H.R. 8404), passed by the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure…

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