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ATD Local Restructure – Update
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 25 Oct, 2012 Dear Brothers and Sisters: At the meeting of the International Executive Council of TWU on October 23 and 24, important decisions were made that will affect the future of the ATD plan to restructure the M & R Locals at American Airlines so as to successfully cope with the conditions that…Read More…
TWU and Transport Workers Union of Australia Form Alliance
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 26 Oct, 2012 In another step to further mobilize and strengthen our resolve in the fight for economic and social justice for our members and working people, the Transport Workers Union of America has entered into an agreement with the Transport Workers Union of Australia to form the Trans-Pacific Transport Unions Alliance. The alliance allows both Unions to share best practices on research and campaign strategies as…Read More…
Grants Available To Help Those Impacted By Hurricane Sandy
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 02 Nov, 2012 Union Plus Disaster Relief Grants of $500 are available to help eligible participants in the Union Plus Credit Card, Insurance or Mortgage programs who are facing financial hardship due to the disaster. The money does not have to be repaid. Funds are limited to the nearly $370,000 available in the Union…Read More…
You Made it Happen!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 07 Nov, 2012 The results are in and President Obama has won! Thank you to the hundreds of TWU members around the country who tirelessly phone banked and canvassed to get out the vote these past few months. Your hard work got people to the polls and vote for a president who supports…Read More…
This Veterans Day
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 11 Nov, 2012 This Veterans Day, I would like to honor and thank the men and women who have selflessly served our country, as well as those who continue to do so today, risking and sacrificing their lives to fight for our freedoms. TWU is proud to have played a role in supporting the…Read More…
TWU Supports Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Deferral for Equity Stake
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 11 Jul, 2013 The TWU is working with the Transportation Trades Department, (TTD) AFL-CIO, to support bipartisan legislation (H.R. 2591), which would allow our members to defer taxes on the equity stake that we negotiated during the American Airlines bankruptcy process. The legislation is sponsored by Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R., N.Y.), and co-sponsored…Read More…
Letter from NMB Referencing Case No. R-7365 AA/IBT/TWU
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 19 Jul, 2013 Participants: On May 28, 2013, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters-Airline Division (IBT) filed an application and authorization cards alleging a representation dispute involving the Mechanics and Related Employees of American Airlines (Carrier). The employees in question are currently represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU). Also on May 28, 2013, the…Read More…
A Letter to the Federal Transit Administration from TWU and ATU
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 08 Aug, 2013 The Honorable Peter M. Rogoff Office of the Admini strator Federal Transit Administration East Building. 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Admmistrator Rogoff: This is to follow up on the recent meeting between the joint ATU-TWU Safety Committee and Vincent Valdes, FT A’s Acting Associate Administrator in the…Read More…
TWU Air Transport Director on Machinists Victory Over the Teamsters
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 12 Aug, 2013 Contact: Jamie Horwitz, 202/549-4921 media@twu.org Statement by Garry Drummond Transport Workers Union Air Transport Director on Machinists Victory Over the Teamsters in a Union Representation Election at US Airways Today’s election results are a victory for the real trade unionists at US Airways. TWU is proud to stand with members…Read More…
TWU Launches Campaign to Oppose DOJ’s Attempt to Block American Airlines–US Airways Merger
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 15 Aug, 2013 The TWU is preparing a comprehensive campaign to oppose the Department of Justice’s attempt to block the American Airlines-US Airways merger. The DOJ’s action is irresponsible and interferes with a reorganization plan that will place American Airlines on firm economic footing. The DOJ’s lawsuit fails to consider the economic turmoil…Read More…