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Airline passengers may be less safe when the plane they are flying on has been repaired or maintained in a foreign country.

That is among the conclusions of a risk-based report by Ridge Global, a firm founded by former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge on risks associated with the use of foreign repair stations by the U.S. airline industry. “There are obvious disparities between domestic and foreign oversight and repair of commercial airlines,” said Governor Ridge. Read the report now.

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Following six years of negotiations, the Transport Workers Union of America has reached a tentative agreement with Allegiant Air. The five-year agreement, which covers nearly 1,200 flight attendants, wins several key improvements for the crewmembers – who have been working with no contract – including pay raises as much as 33% over the life of the contract, an increased per diem, and advancements in sick leave, vacation, part-time, and scope-and merger policies. It also offers the members enhanced grievance procedures, compensation for extended delays, protection during furloughs and recalls, and an increase in training pay. Notably, it also improves health, safety and scheduling practices.

TWU Reaches Agreement with Allegiant Air

Following six years of negotiations, the Transport Workers Union of America has reached a tentative agreement with Allegiant Air. The five-year agreement, which covers nearly 1,200 flight attendants, wins several key improvements for the crewmembers – who have been working with no contract – including pay raises as much as 33% over the life of the contract, an increased per diem, and advancements in sick leave, vacation, part-time, and scope-and merger policies. It also offers the members enhanced grievance procedures, compensation for extended delays, protection during furloughs and recalls, and an increase in training pay. Notably, it also improves health, safety and scheduling practices.

WHO WE ARE

The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO represents nearly 140,000 members across the airline; railroad; transit, universities, utilities, and services; and gaming sectors.

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AIR

TWU has bargained industry-leading contracts for working people across nearly every class and craft in the aviation industry, from flight attendants, to Title I&II mechanics and related, stores, baggage handlers, gate agents, customer service agents, flight training crew instructors and dispatchers, as well as workers covered under service contracts at several U.S. military bases and other government properties.

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Transit

The Transit, Universities, Utilities, and Services Division is the union’s largest, representing bus and train operators, mechanics, engineers, cleaners, and ticket agents at some of the nation’s busiest public transit systems, as well as school bus drivers, para-transit and tour bus operators, and tunnel and bridge agents.

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Rail

TWU is the union voice of café car workers, trackmen, crane operators, cleaners, inspectors, welders, flagmen, and carpenters at the bargaining table, fighting for fairer wages, increased safety, and better benefits for the hardworking people who keep our trains and freight rail moving.

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Air

We are proud to have bargained industry-leading contracts for working people across nearly every class and craft in the aviation industry, from flight attendants, to Title I&II mechanics and related, stores, baggage handlers, gate agents, customer service agents, flight training crew instructors and dispatchers, as well as workers covered under service contracts at several U.S. military bases and other government properties.

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Transit

The TWU Transit, Universities, Utilities and Services Division is the union’s largest, representing bus and train operators, mechanics, engineers, cleaners and ticket agents at some of the nation’s busiest public transit systems, as well as school bus drivers, para-transit and tour bus operators, and bridge and tunnel agents.

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Rail

We are proud to be the voice of café car workers, trackmen, crane operators, cleaners, inspectors, welders, flagmen and carpenters at the bargaining table, fighting for fairer wages, increased safety and better benefits for the hardworking people who keep our trains moving.

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TODAY WE UNITE: JUSTICE AT AMERICAN AIRLINES

Our brothers and sisters are rallying around the country to show the company we are united in our fight for a fair contract. If you can’t make it, make sure you show your solidarity on social media by using #TodayWeUnite.

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Our brothers and sisters are rallying around the country to show American Airlines we are united in our fight for a fair contract. If you can’t make it, make sure you show your solidarity on social media by using #TodayWeUnite.

TODAY WE UNITE: JUSTICE AT AA

Our brothers and sisters are rallying around the country to show American Airlines we are united in our fight for a fair contract. If you can’t make it, make sure you show your solidarity on social media by using #TodayWeUnite.

What our members are saying

When people understand that they can participate in their union and that they have a say in what happens, only good things can happen.
Gregory Bimbiras
Utility Operator, National Grid / TWU Local 101 Brooklyn, NY
Without TWU, we will never be able to improve our benefits and our conditions.
Shane Kaufmann
Casino Dealer, Caesars Palace / TWU Local 721 Las Vegas, NV
I’m glad the TWU is there to help us negotiate for a fair wage, benefits, sick time. The whole nine yards.”
Mike Tope
Cargo Agent, Southwest Airlines / TWU Local 555 Boston, MA
You just have someone on your side
Donny Williams Electronic Technician
Fort Gordon / TWU Local 527
We have a voice and we can continue to have conversations on how to improve the business, and have an equal say in that.
Ben Christiensen Rebalancer
Hubway Bike Share / TWU Local 100
When I started with the company, we were not represented by a union. Now that I am represented, I feel a lot more secure in my job. I feel like I have benefited. I have someone looking out for me.
Betty Bollert
Aircraft Dispatcher, Alaska Airlines / TWU Local 542
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