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Statement: Public Transit Safety Should Not Be Trusted to Heartless Robots
Posted OnFebruary 26, 2020 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2020 Contact: Travis Reuther – treuther@twu.org Statement: Public Transit Safety Should Not Be Trusted to Heartless Robots In response to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s decision to suspend service on driverless vehicles in Columbus, OH after a rider was injured when a shuttle abruptly stopped for unknown reasons, the following…Read More…
AA Update: Contract Language Talks Progress
Posted OnFebruary 22, 2020 byFebruary 22, 2020 The full negotiating committees continued to meet this week in Dallas, TX to write the remaining language needed to secure the final contract from the Agreement in Principle made with American Airlines. With a few exceptions, the bulk of that work is now done. Our next task is to work with our…Read More…
AA Update: Contract Language Update
Posted OnFebruary 15, 2020 byFebruary 15, 2020 The Association negotiating team met this week with the company in Dallas, TX to continue finalizing contract language to bring our Agreements in Principle (AIPs) back to the membership as complete Tentative Agreements for your consideration. Making sure the contract language is accurate for this historic ratification vote by our members is…Read More…
AA JCBA Highlights
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2020 byBelow are links to American Airlines JCBA highlights. Please refer to the JCBA for further details. Click here for Mechanic & Related Click here for MLS/Stores Click here for Fleet Service Remember, This is the industry-leading contract we have all been fighting for. It includes all these enhancements – and more! VOTE “YES” FOR YOUR…Read More…
AA Update: Revised Compensation Schedule
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2020 byFebruary 9, 2020 Revised Compensation Schedule Please click the link below to view an updated compensation schedule that clarifies pay elements for all Association members. Click here for Base Wage Rates and Hourly PremiumsRead More…
Release: The TWU Urges Administration to Put Public Safety Before Autonomous Vehicle Companies
Posted OnFebruary 7, 2020 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2020 The TWU Urges Administration to Put Public Safety Before Autonomous Vehicle Companies Washington, DC – Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen issued this statement in response to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration’s decision to grant an autonomous vehicle company an exemption from federal safety regulations for the…Read More…
AA Update: Association and American Meet to Finalize Language
Posted OnFebruary 7, 2020 byFebruary 7, 2020 As previously announced, the TWU-IAM Association reached Agreements in Principle (AIP) last week with American Airlines on five new Joint Collective Bargaining Agreements (JCBAs). The five-year accords run through 2025. This week, Association negotiating committee members met with company representatives in Fort Lauderdale, FL to begin finalizing contract language to bring our…Read More…
RELEASE: The TWU Urges Administration to Reverse Decision to Suspend Global Entry Registration in New York
Posted OnFebruary 6, 2020 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2020 Contact: Travis Reuther, 202-340-9652 The TWU Urges Administration to Reverse Decision to Suspend Global Entry Registration in New York In response to the Administration’s decision to suspend registration in New York for Trusted Traveler Programs, including Global Entry, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) is calling on President…Read More…
AA Update: What to Know About the Early Out Offer
Posted OnFebruary 4, 2020 byFebruary 4, 2020 Sisters and Brothers, The Company has informed the Association that they are planning to offer an Early Out to Association Members at some point and time under terms and conditions established by the Company. Why is this not part of the Agreement in Principle: As part of the negotiation process over the…Read More…
Nine Years Without a Contract: TWU Local 2001 Rallies at PATH in Jersey City
Posted OnJanuary 31, 2020 byOn Thursday, January 30, members of TWU Local 2001 held a lively informational picket in Jersey City. They have been working nine years without a contract. Mayor Steve Fulop visited the picket line. Check out all the photos!Read More…