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Supreme Court Decision a Momentary Victory for Workers
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 31 Mar, 2016 This week, the Supreme Court officially deadlocked in the Friedrichs vs. California Teachers Association case, effectively allowing the lower court’s decision in the case to stand. It was a victory for organized labor, but only a temporary reprieve from other harmful anti-worker cases making their way through the judicial system. The…Read More…
Just in Time for Election 2016, New Action Figures!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 09 Mar, 2016 Remember the fun you had with your G.I. Joes, Barbies and Star Wars play sets? In the third of our Voter Registration Campaign videos, you’ll find the civic duty of voting can be just as much fun! Be a real American voter! Watch and share our video #TWULegConRead More…
Senate FAA Bill Released
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 10 Mar, 2016 On March 9, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee released a draft of the FAA reauthorization bill, which lays out the policy and laws for the aviation sector. This legislation includes some TWU-supported provisions but doesn’t have everything we have called for. Oversight of foreign aircraft repair stations would be increased but…Read More…
AA Negotiations Update, March 11
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 11 Mar, 2016 Sisters and Brothers, The Mechanic & Related/Stores negotiating committee met with American Airlines this week in Washington, DC. Contrary to the message being delivered by management returning from the leadership conference in Dallas, your committee has not received any proposals related to compensation. Download this communication The Fleet Service negotiating committee…Read More…
TWU on the Supreme Court and Election 2016
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 16 Mar, 2016 This week President Obama fulfilled his Constitutional duty by nominating Merrick Garland, a chief federal appeals judge, to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court. Speaking at TWU’s legislative and political conference last week, International President Harry Lombardo made the connection between the Supreme Court, the 2016 election, and…Read More…
AA, Fleet Service Negotiations, March 18
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 18 Mar, 2016 Sisters and brothers, The TWU-IAM Association Fleet Service Negotiating Committee and American Airlines continued joint contract negotiations this week in New York. Your committee exchanged proposals with the company regarding the following contract articles: System Boards Representation Recognition of Rights and Compliance Field Work Training, Travel Pay and Meal Per Diem…Read More…
TWU’s Seat on the Creditors’ Committee for AMR Bankruptcy
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 05 Dec, 2011 Statement by TWU International President James C. Little The U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee made the right call. Thirty thousand TWU members are critical to the current and future operations of American Airlines and American Eagle. AMR, the parent company of both airlines, has substantial short-term and long-term obligations to TWU members. We…Read More…
President Little on Bankruptcy Filing by American & American Eagle
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPresident Little on Bankruptcy Filing by American & American Eagle Published 29 Nov, 2011 Statement by President James C. Little on Bankruptcy Filing by American and American Eagle We are very disappointed by today’s action by AMR. The Transport Workers Union will do everything possible to protect our members at both American Airlines and American…Read More…
Little Joins Discussion on Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 26 May, 2011 Transport Workers Union of America President, James C. Little was one of two labor union presidents and 16 other principal officers of various organizations, including Amtrak, participating in a discussion on “Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure” with the Senate Democratic Caucus on May 25, 2011. The dialogue focused on job creation, the impact…Read More…
Senator Coburn Drops His Threat Against FAA Shutdown
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 16 Sep, 2011 TWU utilized its political activists on Sept. 15 to reach out to Sen. Coburn (R-Ok) and demanded his release on the bill to avert another Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shutdown. Sen. Coburn did drop his threat allowing the Senate to approve the bill to reauthorize FAA saving nearly 80,000 people’s job….Read More…