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The TWU Wishes You a Safe & Happy Memorial Day
Posted OnMay 23, 2019 byThe TWU is always thankful for all the hard work our members perform every day. This weekend, we’re especially grateful for our members who have served in the military, and we will take a moment to honor the sacrifices they made. Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember our heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice….Read More…
How Safe is the Cabin Air You’re Breathing? The TWU Launches Toxic Cabin Air Campaign
Posted OnMay 23, 2019 byThe TWU launched the first stages of its latest campaign, fighting for the safety of aviation workers and the flying public. The International created a committee consisting of members from the Air and Transit, Universities, Utilities and Services Divisions, along with industry experts. As usual, the TWU is leading the charge with our Toxic Cabin…Read More…
Chicago Bike Share Member Rescues Three, Including Baby, From Crash
Posted OnMay 22, 2019 byMotivate Bike Share Worker Chris Reyes was on the job, sitting at the intersection of North Ridge Boulevard and Touhy Avenue when “all of a sudden a van comes speeding along next to me…goes through the intersection and plows into another car.” The car flipped upside down, landing on the roof and trapping three passengers inside….Read More…
TWU-IAM Association Responds to American Airlines Lawsuit
Posted OnMay 21, 2019 byWASHINGTON, May 21, 2019— The TWU-IAM Association today issued the following statement in response to American Airlines’ request for an injunction against the Association: “It is unfortunate that American Airlines has chosen to abandon negotiating with its employees and instead go straight to federal court. The airline is frustrated with the Association for refusing to…Read More…
2019 Michael J. Quill Scholarship Winners: 50th Anniversary Drawing
Posted OnMay 17, 2019 byEstablished in 1969, the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund provides 15 scholarships worth $4,800 to college-bound dependents of TWU members. It is paid out every year in the amount of $1,200 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four-year course of study. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s accredited college or…Read More…
AA Association Update: Association Sets the Record Straight
Posted OnMay 16, 2019 byMay 16, 2019 Brothers and Sisters, American management recently distributed incomplete and misleading negotiating documents to its employees. Don’t be fooled by their union busting tactics. Please visit our Association page at http://www.usaamerger.com to view the videos partitioned into sections for easier viewing to see the real state of negotiations between American Airlines and the…Read More…
Special Podcast Edition – The Association Responds To American Airline’s So Called Proposal
Posted OnMay 9, 2019 byTWU Strategic Action Coordinator Brian Parker talks with TWU Executive Negotiator Gary Peterson and IAM Executive Negotiator Tom Reagan about what American Airlines calls their “Full Company Proposal.” You can listen to the podcast at http://podcast.twu.org / or by subscribing and following on iTunes and Google Music.Read More…
Florida Passes Bill Legalizing Self-Driving Ubers – How We Can Fight Back
Posted OnMay 8, 2019 byPresident and Officers of the Transit, Universities, Utilities and Services Division, Well we could not have possibly been discussing a more timely topic. On May 1, the Florida legislature – influenced by UBER lobbyists and UBER money one would guess – has passed a law legalizing self-driving cars and the hiring of them through digital apps….Read More…
TWU Calls on Congress to Protect Transit Operators from Assault
Posted OnMay 8, 2019 byToday, TWU sent letters of support to both the U.S. House and Senate urging lawmakers to cosponsor the Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act (H.R. 1139/S. 436). This bill is essential to helping protect transit operators around the country from the brutal assaults we face every day. H.R. 1139/S. 436 would require local transit agencies…Read More…
Reposting: Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
Posted OnMay 6, 2019 byAt last week’s Air and Transit Division President’s Joint Council Meeting in Orlando, there was some discussion about Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol testing regulations. Click here to read about testing procedures. If you have further questions or need more information, please contact your Local Staff Representative.Read More…