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TWU Tech Newsletter: Winning Contracts That Fight Autonomous Technology
Posted OnMarch 5, 2024 byThis is the monthly edition of the Transport Workers Union’s Transportation Technology Newsletter. We aim to inform and educate our members, the labor movement, the public and policymakers about developments in transportation technology – and what the TWU is doing to ensure that new technology doesn’t undermine safety or harm the livelihoods of hard-working blue-collar workers….Read More…
Battle in Boston
Posted OnFebruary 29, 2024 byThe TWU fired a shot across the bow of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, and its hired-gun commuter rail operator, the French conglomerate, Keolis. TWU Local 2054 in Boston warned of possible strike as Keolis pays the lowest wages of passenger rail providers in the Northeast.
“France would not tolerate an American company degrading French workers’ wages and working conditions like this,” TWU International President John Samuelsen said. “The TWU will fight like hell to stop Keolis from doing it in Boston.”Read More…
TWU Members Rally for Flight Attendant Day of Action
Posted OnFebruary 13, 2024 byTWU members at Locals 556, 577 and 579 rallied with flight attendants at more than 30 airports across the country to demand better contracts, better work rules, and liveable wages. More than 100,000 flight attendants across the country are currently working without updated contracts. The Day of Action united flight attendants across different airlines and…Read More…
JetBlue Purchase of Spirit Blocked
Posted OnJanuary 16, 2024 byA federal judge issued a ruling Tuesday blocking JetBlue Airways proposed purchase of Spirit Airline. The judge sided with the U.S. Justice Department that the merger would violate anti-trust laws aimed at maintaining competition and consumer choice in the marketplace. Passengers who rely on Spirit’s low fares would be harmed in that the cost of flying either airline would likely increase, the judge ruled. Consolidation of the industry to just a few major carriers has resulted in higher prices. TWU International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement.
DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AT AIRPORTS AND IN THE SKIES ARE NOT BEING ADDRESSED
Posted OnNovember 30, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The Transport Workers Union Urges Both Chambers of Congress to Close Safety Gaps By Approving Full FAA Reauthorization WASHINGTON, D.C.—Testifying at a House of Representatives subcommittee in Washington, D.C., today, TWU Executive Director Gary Peterson cited several alarming situations requiring immediate attention through reauthorization legislation:…Read More…
Transportation Technology Campaign Newsletter #15
Posted OnSeptember 27, 2023 byIssue #15 September 27, 2023 If you see or hear about new technologies or services, please send us an email, TransportationTech@twu.org Dozen Cruise Robotaxis Clog San Francisco, Austin Streets, City Officials Call on Governor to Act In one incident in California, about a dozen Cruise robotaxis dangerously clogged San Francisco streets on a busy August…Read More…
TWU members make voices heard in Washington during 2023 COPE and Legislative Conference
Posted OnJuly 12, 2023 byTWU members and activists from across the country left their mark on Washington, D.C. yesterday when they collectively visited the offices of more than 150 members of Congress during the 2023 COPE and Legislative Conference, held July 9 – 12 in Washington, D.C. Armed with the skills, confidence and know-how to effectively make change and…Read More…
TWU Transportation Technology Campaign Newsletter: May 2023
Posted OnMay 16, 2023 byIf you see or hear about new technologies or services, please send us an email, TransportationTech@twu.org Memo to Transit Agencies: Carnegie Mellon Bus Automation Research Throws Cold Water on Driverless Transit City and state transportation officials are experimenting with unproven autonomous transportation systems – from robo taxis and driverless buses and shuttles to various configurations of…Read More…
TWU Women AMTs Lobby on Capitol Hill Only 2.6% of AMTs Are Women: ‘We Want to Break These Stereotypes’
Posted OnAugust 1, 2022 byFourteen female Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT) who are TWU members touched down on Capitol Hill July 28, to lobby for support of legislation that would improve safety standards for the aircraft they work with: The Global Aircraft Safety Improvement Act, as well as more visibility and support for women in their trade. Only 2.6% of…Read More…
Transportation Technology Campaign Newsletter #10
Posted OnJuly 29, 2022 byIf you see or hear about new technologies or services, please send us an email, TransportationTech@twu.org US, Japanese Insurers Invest $111 Million in Ann Arbor-Based AV Company May Mobility US and Japanese insurers are pumping over $100 million into May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle startup company based in TWU city Ann Arbor whose executives say,…Read More…