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TWU Cabin Crew Coalition Update
Posted OnApril 10, 2023 byTWU flight attendant leaders from Southwest Airlines, Allegiant, Flight Services International and JetBlue met at the TWU International Headquarters in Washington, DC for the second Coalition of TWU Flight Attendants meeting in April. The Presidents, Health and Safety Chairpersons, and Legislative Affairs Chairpersons from Locals 556, 577, 579, and our newest Local, 578, met for…Read More…
The Global Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act Will Close Safety Loopholes, Return Union Jobs to the U.S.
Posted OnMarch 23, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The Global Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act Will Close Safety Loopholes, Return Union Jobs to the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC—The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO—the largest airline union in the United States—has been a leader in the fight to end the unsafe practice of offshoring…Read More…
Statement from the Transport Workers Union of America on DOJ Announcement to Block JetBlue-Spirit Acquisition
Posted OnMarch 7, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Statement from the Transport Workers Union of America on DOJ Announcement to Block JetBlue-Spirit Acquisition Washington, D.C. – John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union, issues this statement in response to the Department of Justice announcing it will sue to block the proposed…Read More…
The Cabin Air Safety Act Will Save Lives
Posted OnMarch 6, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The Cabin Air Safety Act Will Save Lives Washington, D.C. – TWU International President John Samuelsen issues this statement in support of the bicameral and bipartisan Cabin Air Safety Act, introduced last week by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA)…Read More…
The TWU Endorses Phil Washington for FAA Administrator
Posted OnMarch 3, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Endorses Phil Washington for FAA Administrator Washington, DC – TWU International President John Samuelsen issues this statement endorsing Phil Washington for FAA Administrator: “As the airline industry continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Aviation Administration and the working people…Read More…
America’s Largest Airline Union Calls on DOJ, DOT to Stop JetBlue/Spirit Deal
Posted OnFebruary 23, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org America’s Largest Airline Union Calls on DOJ, DOT to Stop JetBlue/Spirit Deal WASHINGTON, DC — Citing gross managerial incompetence at JetBlue Airways, massive economic harms that would befall frontline workers, and historical precedence, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) is calling on the Departments of Justice…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: Corporate Greed and Neglect the Real Cause Behind Southwest Meltdown
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2023 byCorporate Greed and Neglect the Real Cause Behind Southwest Meltdown FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Washington, DC — Ahead of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee’s hearing on “Strengthening Airlines Operations and Consumer Protections,” John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) issues this statement: “As the Senate Commerce Committee today examines…Read More…
Inaugural Coalition of TWU Flight Attendants
Posted OnJanuary 10, 2023 byLast week, the TWU held our very first Coalition of Transport Workers Union Flight Attendants at the TWU International Headquarters in Washington, DC. TWU Air Director Andre Sutton and International Vice President Thom McDaniel met with the Presidents, Treasurers, and Health, Safety, and Security representatives from Locals 556, 577, and 579. The parties collaborated and discussed how to…Read More…
The Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act will make flying safer for passengers and workers
Posted OnDecember 8, 2022 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2022 Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org WASHINGTON, DC — The following statement can be attributed to TWU International President John Samuelsen: “Airline bosses and the FAA say they want to make flying accessible to everyone, but for far too long both entities have turned a blind eye to the real-life needs of…Read More…