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AA Bargaining Update, Oct. 21
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 21 Oct, 2016 The Joint Association Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines this week. Updates from both committees are below. Download Mechanic & Related Stores Download Fleet Mechanic & Related Stores: Sisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores Negotiating Committee met with American Airlines during the week of…Read More…
Happy Independence Day from International President Harry Lombardo
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 01 Jul, 2016 July 4, 2016 In a year more noted for its sharp political divides, it is important that we come together as a union to celebrate what ties us together at TWU and what binds us as a nation. This weekend while we celebrate our country’s birth, TWU International President Harry Lombardo…Read More…
The Power of TWU: Local 208 celebrates 75 years
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 21 Jul, 2016 It was a nostalgic and joyful evening for Local 208 on July 16 as it celebrated 75 years of working on behalf of transit workers in Columbus, Ohio. Local 208 President Andrew Jordan and his executive board were hosts for the evening that brought together representatives of the International union as…Read More…
Stand With American Airlines Workers By Posting a #SolidaritySelfie
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 22 Jul, 2016 Negotiations at American Airlines have dragged on long enough. We want to hold the company accountable to the promises they make at the bargaining table — but we need your help. That’s why we’re asking you to tweet, Instagram, and Facebook a #SolidaritySelfie to show you’re with us. We’re fighting for thousands…Read More…
Local 525 Takes On Contractor
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 17 Aug, 2016 For nearly four years, TWU Local 525 in Florida has been fighting for proper vacation and severance pay for nine members who lost their jobs when their company’s contract with the U.S. Air Force ended. Like Local 526 and Local 527, Local 525 represents civilian employees under contract at military bases….Read More…
Happy Labor Day from TWU!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 02 Sep, 2016 Happy Labor Day from TWU! This holiday represents an important opportunity to reflect on the labor movement’s rich history. Whether you spend the weekend grilling with your family or on the job keeping America moving, take a moment to remember what unions have fought for: workplace safety, retirement security, a living wage,…Read More…
TWU Reaches First Contract for Virgin America Flight Attendants
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 17 Aug, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2016 CONTACT: Thom McDaniel or Ori Korin Transport Workers Union Reaches First Contract for Virgin America Flight Attendants Dallas – The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) is pleased to announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with Virgin America on behalf of its…Read More…
Welcome, TWU’s Newest Members!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 15 Sep, 2016 Nearly 200 employees at Orlando International Airport now have the benefits of workplace protection, courtesy of TWU. In an overwhelming victory, ramp workers employed by Swissport voted for TWU representation on Sept. 9 and will become part of Local 525. The workers approached TWU after years of struggling with low…Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, Aug. 26
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 26 Aug, 2016 Sisters and Brothers, The Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Service Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines this week in New York. Updates from both committees are below. Download M&R/Stores update Download Fleet Service update Fleet Service Update First, we welcomed our new Fleet Service Association Negotiating Committee member, Tim Murphy, from…Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, Sept. 2
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 02 Sep, 2016 Sisters and Brothers, The Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Service Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines this week in Washington, DC. The following are the upcoming negotiations sessions: • Week of September 19 – Washington, DC • Week of September 26 – Dallas/Fort Worth Fleet Service Update During this…Read More…