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Unions Demand Firing of Amtrak President Anderson
Posted OnDecember 18, 2018 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TWU Contact: John Feltz, 732-567-5262 UNITE HERE Contact: Donald Boyd, 312-404-3526 TCU/IAM Contact: Jack Dinsdale, 661-204-6909 Survey Says: Amtrak Passengers Prefer Skilled, Trained Onboard Service Workers Unions Call for Firing of Chief Executive Outsourcer Richard Anderson On Monday, December 17, members of the Amtrak Service Workers Council (ASWC), comprising the Transportation Workers Union of America (TWU), UNITE…Read More…
American Airlines Association Update
Posted OnDecember 15, 2018 byDecember 15, 2018 Brothers and Sisters, The TWU/IAM Association executive negotiating committee participated on a conference call conducted by National Mediation Board mediators yesterday, December 14, 2018. Negotiators from American Airlines also participated. The mediators recapped the remaining open items to be negotiated. They also set the agenda and negotiating schedule for the beginning of…Read More…
Unions Call Out Amtrak President for Privatizing Rail Network
Posted OnDecember 13, 2018 byDecember 13, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TWU Contact: John Feltz, 732-567-5262 UNITE HERE Contact: Donald Boyd, 312-404-3526 TCU/IAM Contact: Jack Dinsdale, 661-204-6909 Amtrak Service Workers Council Calls Out Amtrak President Richard Anderson for Privatizing Our National Rail Network WHEN: Monday, December 17 at 11 a.m. WHERE: Corner of Atlantic Avenue and Summer Street, Boston, outside…Read More…
TWU Files Comments to DOT Document, “Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicles 3.0”
Posted OnDecember 6, 2018 byOn Dec. 3, the TWU filed comments to a Department of Transportation (DOT) document called “Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicles 3.0” (AV 3.0). This DOT guidance document seeks to rush the use of driverless transit buses without much consideration for how it could harm workers and public safety. The TWU’s comments urge…Read More…
TWU Urges FTA to Uphold FAST Act Transit Worker Protections
Posted OnDecember 6, 2018 byOn Nov. 13, the TWU sent a letter to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) urging them to uphold the worker protections that the TWU fought for during the FAST Act. As you recall, Congress enacted the FAST Act in 2015, which renewed public transportation programs (and Amtrak). The TWU successfully fought hard against schemes to…Read More…
The Unsung Heroes of the Thanksgiving Acela Disaster: Transport Workers Union Members
Posted OnNovember 28, 2018 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Denise Romano 202-719-3837 The Unsung Heroes of the Thanksgiving Acela Disaster: Transport Workers Union Members When Acela #2230 was stranded for hours on Nov. 25 with no power or functioning bathroom, it was Amtrak onboard service workers who stepped up to the plate to save the day. The workers – represented…Read More…
Join the 2018 TWU Transit Division Holiday Challenge
Posted OnNovember 27, 2018 byFrom Transit Division Director Curtis Tate: As we enter this holiday season, we have much to be grateful for. The good feelings that come from being grateful can help us connect with both our members and the communities we serve by uplifting each other and renewing the faith that we are not alone in our…Read More…
Happy Thanksgiving from the TWU!
Posted OnNovember 19, 2018 byThe entire leadership and staff at the TWU International extends their warmest wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday to all of our members. We know this is the busiest travel time of the year, and we recognize each and every one of you for keeping everyone safe as they journey to their loved ones. You…Read More…
New York City Central Labor Council Adopts Resolution Against Autonomous Vehicles
Posted OnNovember 16, 2018 byOn Nov. 15, members of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO adopted the resolution “Protecting the Public Safety and Jobs in the Age of Autonomous Vehicles in the New York City Public Transit System.” “If autonomous buses are introduced in New York City that introduction will occur only if and when these vehicles are…Read More…
American Airlines Association Update: Association, American Hold Joint Conference Call
Posted OnNovember 16, 2018 byNovember 16, 2018 Brothers and Sisters, As previously announced, the Association leadership and American Airlines Management participated in a joint conference call with the NMB mediators assigned to assist in our JCBA negotiations. The mediators are now responsible for setting the agenda, including dates for the mediated sessions. The mediators opened the call requesting the…Read More…