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Court Rules on AA Equity Case
Posted OnMay 23, 2017 byYesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit affirmed the decision of the District Court for the Northern District of California that dismissed two class action complaints challenging TWU’s method of distributing shares of post-bankruptcy American Airlines stock. International President John Samuelsen applauded the decision to uphold the distribution of collectively bargained equity…Read More…
New Transit Resources
Posted OnMay 19, 2017 byWe’ve added a new transit report: Public Transit and the Rise of the Public Transportation Network Industry. You can find these on the “for our members” page, under “education and resources.” Don’t forget to bookmark the page and check back often for new resources!Read More…
Samuelsen Sworn in as International President After Lombardo Announces Retirement
Posted OnMay 2, 2017 byIEC Unanimously Elevates John Samuelsen As 10th International President After Harry Lombardo Announces Retirement At the TWU International Executive Council meeting today, Executive Vice President John Samuelsen was elevated to International President after incumbent President Harry Lombardo unexpectedly announced his retirement, effective immediately. Samuelsen is President of TWU’s largest affiliate, Local 100 in New York…Read More…
American Announces Mid-Term Pay Increases for Pilots & Flight Attendants
Posted OnApril 27, 2017 byApril 27, 2017 American Airlines yesterday announced mid-contract pay increases for its pilot and flight attendant groups. The company states its reasoning is that those two groups have fallen significantly behind their industry peers with long durations before their collective bargaining agreements are open for negotiations. The TWU-IAM Association negotiated industry leading pay increases…Read More…
TWU Supports the Climate March on April 29
Posted OnApril 22, 2017 byStatement from International President Harry Lombardo: “TWU has always been proud to stand on the front lines of social justice issues—from civil and human rights, to women’s rights, to climate change. On April 29, we’ll also be proud to support the People’s March for Climate, Jobs, and Justice, because when regular people take to the…Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, April 21
Posted OnApril 21, 2017 byApril 21, 2017 Executive Session Negotiations Continue American negotiations continued this week in Washington, D.C. By mutual agreement, the Chairperson of the National Mediation Board (NMB), Linda Puchala, joined our negotiations. The purpose of entering Executive level negotiations is to bring the talks to a successful conclusion and to the degree the NMB can assist…Read More…
Keeping Air Travel Safe for Workers and Passengers
Posted OnApril 12, 2017 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2017 CONTACT: Ori Korin, okorin@twu.org Keeping Air Travel Safe for Workers and Passengers Alike: Transport Workers Union President Lauds FCC Proposal to Ban Inflight Voice Calls Washington, D.C. — Following Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai’s announcement earlier this week that the FCC would support a ban on inflight voice calls…Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, March 31
Posted OnMarch 31, 2017 bySisters and Brothers: Executive level negotiations took place in Washington, D.C. this week. Chief negotiators for the TWU-IAM Associations met with negotiators from American Airlines to advance our discussions in efforts toward concluding our contract discussions. All negotiating committee members were fully briefed on the sessions and continue to be involved with input and ongoing…Read More…
Arbitration Decision for Envoy Members
Posted OnMarch 22, 2017 byThat decision was released March 20 and the following are the items on which the Board ruled: Rates of pay: The 2 percent across the board increases on January 1, 2017, January 1, 2018, January 1, 2019, January 2, 2020 are awarded. Holiday Pay: Restore holidays to double time for all hours worked on a…Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, March 10
Posted OnMarch 10, 2017 bySisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Service Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines in Dallas the week of March 6, 2017. The next negotiating session will be in Washington, D.C. the week of March 27 to include the Executive Committees from the Association Internationals Download Mechanic & Related Stores Download Fleet…Read More…