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22 Years Later: The TWU Remembers
Posted OnSeptember 11, 2023 byAs our nation marks the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the TWU pauses to remember those whose lives have been lost or forever altered by these horrific events—including many of our own members. Today we honor our union members across all of our industries who, in the face of uncertainty and adversity,…Read More…
TWU Statement on FAA Nominee Michael Whitaker
Posted OnSeptember 7, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Washington, DC — John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union, issues this statement in response to President Biden nominated Michael Whitaker for FAA Administrator: “As the largest airline union in the U.S. with members in nearly every frontline job across 17 carriers and multiple airline contract…Read More…
Local Officers Network, Strategize, and ‘Seize the Moment’ at Joint President Council Meeting
Posted OnAugust 23, 2023 byHundreds of local officers representing all three divisions of the TWU gathered in Atlanta this week for the second annual Joint President Council Meeting. Hosted by Air Division Director Andre Sutton, Railroad Division Director John Feltz, and TUUS Division Director Willie Brown, the meeting allowed member leaders from across the union to network, celebrate victories,…Read More…
The TWU Wins Two Major Victories for Fleet Service Agents, Stores, and the Maintenance & Related membership at American Airlines
Posted OnAugust 3, 2023 byWashington, DC — The TWU, in our partnership with the IAM, (The Association), is pleased to announce significant victories in two highly contested arbitration cases against American Airlines for fleet service agent, stores, and the maintenance & related memberships. Ratified joint collective bargaining agreements (JCBAs) for these workgroups came under attack when American Airlines management…Read More…
The TWU Applauds Passage of the House FAA Reauthorization Bill
Posted OnJuly 20, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Applauds Passage of the House FAA Reauthorization Bill “The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act delivers on decades of overdue promises from Congress to TWU members. This pro-worker FAA reauthorization will make our national air space safer, improve the working conditions…Read More…
Senate FAA Reauthorization will return jobs to U.S. and save lives
Posted OnJune 14, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Senate FAA Reauthorization will return jobs to U.S. and save lives Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), issues this statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration: “The bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill, offered by the…Read More…
The TWU Endorses the House FAA Reauthorization Bill
Posted OnJune 13, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Endorses the House FAA Reauthorization Bill Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), issues this statement in support of H.R. 3935, as amended, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act: “The…Read More…
The TWU Supports Polly Trottenberg to Temporarily Lead the FAA
Posted OnJune 9, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Supports Polly Trottenberg to Temporarily Lead the FAA Washington, DC – John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union, issues this statement in support of U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg as the FAA’s Interim Leader: “Polly Trottenberg has a long…Read More…
Support for the Air PUMP Act
Posted OnMay 19, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Support for the Air PUMP Act Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) issues this statement in support of the Air PUMP Act, which would give flight crews workplace protections afforded to other nursing mothers: “Flight crews are the…Read More…
Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act Will End the Scourge of Offshoring Aircraft Maintenance, Overhaul and Repair Work
Posted OnApril 25, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act Will End the Scourge of Offshoring Aircraft Maintenance, Overhaul and Repair Work WASHINGTON, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America, issues this statement in response to the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act, introduced…Read More…