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The TWU Urges Caution Ahead of Presidential Inauguration
Posted OnJanuary 19, 2021 byTWU Members, As we prepare for the presidential inauguration on Wednesday, our top priority is ensuring the safety of all transport workers. We urge you to use caution in the coming days. The events of the past few weeks in Washington, DC and several state capitals, including the breaching of the United States Capitol, have…Read More…
AA Association Bulletin: AMERICAN TO CONDUCT RECALLS
Posted OnJanuary 19, 2021 byJanuary 16, 2021 With the recent approval of the Payroll Support Program (PSP2), we have been working to make sure Association represented employees who were impacted in the October reductions are recalled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreements. After several discussions with American Airlines management, your Association Leadership has been informed that, beginning Tuesday,…Read More…
The TWU Honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Posted OnJanuary 15, 2021 byIn 1961, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at the TWU’s Constitutional Convention, “It is faith that keeps us going, and with this faith we will be able to adjourn the councils of despair and bring new light into the dark changers of pessimism, and then, on that new day, when that day comes,…Read More…
Press Release: The TWU Applauds President-Elect Biden’s Covid-19 Relief Package
Posted OnJanuary 15, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org The TWU Applauds President-Elect Biden’s Covid-19 Relief Package WASHINGTON, DC – President Elect Joe Biden released a comprehensive $1.9 trillion stimulus plan on Jan 14. It includes a Covid-19 relief package designed to protect the health and safety of frontline workers, as well as prevent…Read More…
Apply for the 2021 Michael J. Quill Scholarship
Posted OnJanuary 13, 2021 byJanuary 13, 2021 Applications are now being accepted for the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund. This scholarship will offer fifteen (15) college-bound dependents of TWU members a scholarship worth $4800.00. This scholarship will be paid out, each year in the amount of $1,200.00 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four (4) year…Read More…
Press Release: The TWU Applauds Nomination of Marty Walsh To Be Labor Secretary
Posted OnJanuary 7, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2020 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Applauds Nomination of Marty Walsh To Be Labor Secretary Following President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of Marty Walsh to be Labor Secretary, the following statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen: “The Transport Workers Union offers is thrilled to congratulate…Read More…
Press Release: TWU Statement on Transportation Secretary Chao’s Resignation
Posted OnJanuary 7, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org TWU Statement on Transportation Secretary Chao’s Resignation Transport Workers Union International President John Samuelsen issued the statement below in response to Transportation Secretary Chao’s resignation: “Our democracy rests on the choices our leaders make to uphold and honor our civil procedures and norms. In the…Read More…
Press Release: The TWU Strongly Condemns Department of Labor Rule Misclassifying Thousands of Union Workers as Independent Contractors
Posted OnJanuary 6, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Strongly Condemns Department of Labor Rule Misclassifying Thousands of Union Workers as Independent Contractors In response to the Department of Labor issuing a final rule on independent contractor status, TWU International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement: “The rule issued by Trump’s…Read More…
The TWU Fought Hard for Stimulus Bill, Encouraged by Results
Posted OnDecember 22, 2020 byThe TWU has spent the past few months working diligently to ensure today’s stimulus bill was passed. The International has been lobbying the Congress ever since March on direct aid to our sectors to ensure that our members are kept on payrolls. This work culminated in five relief and aid bills totaling nearly $4 trillion…Read More…
AA Association Update: TWU/IAM Association Leads on Relief for Transportation Employee
Posted OnDecember 22, 2020 byDecember 21, 2020 TWU/IAM Association Leads on Relief for Transportation Employees After months of delays and false promises, Congress has finally agreed to another round of much needed COVID economic relief. Although votes are still pending in the House and Senate, the stimulus package has benefits for TWU/IAM Association represented American Airlines employees, as well…Read More…