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AA Association Update: Association, American Meet with NMB
Posted OnAugust 16, 2019 byAugust 16, 2019 The National Mediation Board (NMB) held separate meetings with TWU/IAM Association Leadership (first) and American Management (later) on Thursday in Washington D.C. The purpose of the meetings was for the three NMB Board Members to discuss the status of our negotiations with both parties. The Federal Mediators who attended our earlier negotiations…Read More…
AA Update: Court Issues Permanent Injunction
Posted OnAugust 13, 2019 byAugust 13, 2019 On August 12, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a Permanent Injunction applicable to the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, and the Airlines Mechanic and Related Employee Association, TWU/IAM, and to all employees represented by the…Read More…
Rail Hazmat Chemical/Emergency Response Training Programs
Posted OnAugust 13, 2019 byClick here to view the flyer announcing the Chemical Emergency Response classes. The classes are posted on the website, www.railworkertrainingprogram.org, and attendees can start registering under the “Upcoming Classes” section.Read More…
TWU Supports UNITE HERE
Posted OnAugust 13, 2019 byPresident Samuelsen; officers and members from TWU Locals 513, 556, 567 and 591 demonstrated solidarity and support of UNITE HERE as they rallied to improve their wages and conditions at American Airlines headquarters in Fort Worth Texas on August 13. “One Job Should Be Enough!”Read More…
AA Update: Notice of Permanent Injunction
Posted OnAugust 13, 2019 byOn August 12, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a Permanent Injunction. The following statement from IAM, TWU, and the Association’s most senior leaders, including Sito Pantoja, Alex Garcia, and John Samuelsen, is made to all mechanic and related employees pursuant to the Permanent Injunction: The Court now…Read More…
TUUS Division, COPE Host Democratic Debate Watch Party
Posted OnJuly 31, 2019 byTWU’s Transit, Universities, Utilities and Services Division (TUUS) and COPE hosted a Democratic Debate Watch Party on Tuesday, July 30 in Columbus, Ohio. The party was part of a conference to address autonomous technology and to bring it to the attention of the State Conferences as we transition the autonomous technology fight to include all…Read More…
AA Association Update: NMB Calls for Status Meeting
Posted OnJuly 31, 2019 byJuly 26, 2019 The National Mediation Board (NMB) today called for status meetings among the highest-ranking principles in the TWU-IAM Association & American Airlines negotiations. On August 15, 2019 the Association leaders will meet with the three members of the NMB at 10:00 am and the Company representatives will meet with the same NMB members…Read More…
TUUS Division Road Trip
Posted OnJuly 22, 2019 byLed by Transit Director Curtis Tate, the Transit, Universities, Utilities and Services (TUUS) staff embarked on a week-long 1,500-mile road trip to visit midwestern transit locals. The staff flew to Ohio where they boarded a vehicle and began the 1,500-mile trip, which took them through the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska….Read More…
TWU President Samuelsen Blasts Maintenance Offshoring, Toxic Cabin Air at ‘State of Aviation Safety’ Hearing
Posted OnJuly 18, 2019 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Denise Romano, 202-826-7072, dromano@twu.org July 17, 2019 TWU President Samuelsen Blasts Maintenance Offshoring, Toxic Cabin Air at ‘State of Aviation Safety’ Hearing TWU International President John Samuelsen joined a panel of labor leaders at the “State of Aviation Safety” House Subcommittee Hearing on Wednesday, July 17, sharing frontline workers’ views on…Read More…
President Samuelsen Testifies at “State of Aviation Safety” House Subcommittee Hearing
Posted OnJuly 17, 2019 byOn July 17, TWU International President John Samuelsen testified at the “State of Aviation Safety” House Subcommittee Hearing. Click here for a copy of his written testimony.Read More…