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Get Your Union, In Your Hands
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 27 May, 2016 Are you one of the 4,000 TWU members who’ve already downloaded the TWU App? It’s available now for Apple and Android phones. Make sure you get the most out of the app by turning on push notifications, which will pop up as alerts with breaking news directly from TWU International. To…Read More…
President Lombardo Addresses Penn. AFL-CIO
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 06 Apr, 2016 International President Harry Lombardo addressed the 42nd Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention today, speaking on the theme of “Solidarity is Power.” President Lombardo is joining both of the Democratic presidential candidates and other union leaders in Philadelphia this week and addressed the more than 700 delegates this morning. “I’m grateful to the Pennsylvania…Read More…
Dispatcher Operation Specialists Ratify Contract with American Airlines
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 15 Apr, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2016 CONTACT: Ori Korin Dispatcher Operation Specialists Ratify Contract with American AirlinesTWU Looks to Replicate Gains for all Members at Company Late yesterday evening, TWU Local 549, which represents Dispatcher Operation Specialists at American Airlines, overwhelmingly ratified a contract that will give members immediate pay increases…Read More…
DOT NAI Decision Bad for Business, Bad for Workers
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 15 Apr, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2016 CONTACT: Ori Korin DOT NAI Decision Bad for Business, Bad for Workers Following the U.S. Department of Transportation’s tentative approval of a foreign air carrier permit for Norwegian Air International’s (NAI) Irish-flag subsidiary, which would allow the carrier to provide service between the United States…Read More…
Aviation Workers to Converge at White House, Urge U.S. to Deny NAI
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 10 May, 2016 MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Transport Workers Union of America, Ori Korin (202) 719-3834; or AFL-CIO, Carolyn Bobb (202) 637-5018 Aviation Workers to Converge at White House, Urge U.S. Government to Deny NAIObama Administration Must Enforce U.S.-EU Air Transport Agreement, Defend Fair Competition WHEN: Thursday, May 12, 2016; 12–1 pm WHERE: Lafayette Square,…Read More…
FAA Bill Moves Out of Committee
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 21 Mar, 2016 The Senate Commerce Committee passed an FAA bill last week after several amendments were adopted, including: A ban on cell phone use during flight. A ban on knives in airplane cabins. Flight attendants must receive training to combat human trafficking. FAA must review aircraft evacuation standards. FAA must issue a flight…Read More…
On the Terrorist Attack in Brussels
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 22 Mar, 2016 TWU expresses its deepest sympathy for the victims of the terrorist attack in Brussels today, and stands in solidarity with their families. Our thoughts are with all the people of Belgium and we thank the brave workers on the front lines of transit and aviation security. Every day across the world,…Read More…
TWU Calls for Tightened Oversight of Foreign Aircraft Stations
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 23 Mar, 2016 In a letter sent to the Senate committee considering the FAA reauthorization bill, TWU International President Harry Lombardo called on Congress to tighten oversight of foreign repair stations working on U.S. commercial aircraft. “Under current regulations,” the letter said, “Aircraft mechanics working in the U.S. are subject to various drug and alcohol screening to ensure…Read More…
Remembering a Leader in TWU Style
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 24 Mar, 2016 On a cloudy Saturday in mid-March, TWU Local 2015 paid tribute to the late James Riley, former president of the local, during the 41st annual Wilmington, Del., St. Patrick’s Day parade. Brother Riley died unexpectedly last April and the local and his family felt that honoring his memory in the parade…Read More…
New Video Highlights TWU’s Legislative Success
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 30 Mar, 2016 Everyone in the transportation industry breathed a sigh of relief when the president signed the FAST Act (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation) into law at the end of last year. But did you know what a pivotal behind-the-scenes role TWU members played to get the bill passed? In a video that debuted at the recent Legislative…Read More…