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The TWU Endorses Phil Washington for FAA Administrator
Posted OnMarch 3, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Endorses Phil Washington for FAA Administrator Washington, DC – TWU International President John Samuelsen issues this statement endorsing Phil Washington for FAA Administrator: “As the airline industry continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Aviation Administration and the working people…Read More…
America’s Largest Airline Union Calls on DOJ, DOT to Stop JetBlue/Spirit Deal
Posted OnFebruary 23, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org America’s Largest Airline Union Calls on DOJ, DOT to Stop JetBlue/Spirit Deal WASHINGTON, DC — Citing gross managerial incompetence at JetBlue Airways, massive economic harms that would befall frontline workers, and historical precedence, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) is calling on the Departments of Justice…Read More…
TWU Rail Division Representative Brian DeLucia Discusses the dangers of putting profits over people on CNN
Posted OnFebruary 23, 2023 byOn Wednesday, February 22, TWU Rail Division Representative went on CNN where he discussed the dangers of putting profits over people, and directly challenged Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw on the carrier’s safety record. Watch by clicking on the video below.Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: BRIGHTLINE WEST INKS COMMITMENT WITH HIGH-SPEED RAIL LABOR COALITION
Posted OnFebruary 21, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRIGHTLINE WEST INKS COMMITMENT WITH HIGH-SPEED RAIL LABOR COALITION The Agreement Demonstrates Support of Union Labor to Operate and Maintain Brightline West’s Future System LAS VEGAS (Feb 21, 2023) — Brightline West, America’s first true high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas and Southern California, today, announced a landmark agreement, establishing a…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: Corporate Greed and Neglect the Real Cause Behind Southwest Meltdown
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2023 byCorporate Greed and Neglect the Real Cause Behind Southwest Meltdown FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Washington, DC — Ahead of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee’s hearing on “Strengthening Airlines Operations and Consumer Protections,” John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) issues this statement: “As the Senate Commerce Committee today examines…Read More…
Inaugural Coalition of TWU Flight Attendants
Posted OnJanuary 10, 2023 byLast week, the TWU held our very first Coalition of Transport Workers Union Flight Attendants at the TWU International Headquarters in Washington, DC. TWU Air Director Andre Sutton and International Vice President Thom McDaniel met with the Presidents, Treasurers, and Health, Safety, and Security representatives from Locals 556, 577, and 579. The parties collaborated and discussed how to…Read More…
TWU’s Curtis Tate named to federal transit advisory committee for safety
Posted OnDecember 16, 2022 byTWU’s Curtis Tate named to federal transit advisory committee for safety FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2022 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org WASHINGTON, DC — Curtis Tate, International Administration Vice President for the Transport Workers Union, and a longtime safety and workers’ rights advocate, has been named to the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Transit Advisory Committee…Read More…
The Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act will make flying safer for passengers and workers
Posted OnDecember 8, 2022 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2022 Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org WASHINGTON, DC — The following statement can be attributed to TWU International President John Samuelsen: “Airline bosses and the FAA say they want to make flying accessible to everyone, but for far too long both entities have turned a blind eye to the real-life needs of…Read More…
AA Association Update: Holiday Arbitration
Posted OnNovember 7, 2022 byNovember 7, 2022 TO: TWU/IAM Association Members RE: Holiday Arbitration At the end of last week, we were informed by Arbitrator Dana Eischen that he needs to reschedule the Article 22 – Holiday Arbitration scheduled to start on December 1, 2022. At his request, we have rescheduled the hearing to begin on February 2 and,…Read More…
Omni Air International Dispatchers Vote to Join the TWU!
Posted OnOctober 6, 2022 byOn October 6, Omni Air International Dispatchers, in a 91% vote, chose the TWU for union representation. “Special thanks to the Executive Board of TWU Local 514 and to International Rep Jose Galarza for all their support throughout this organizing effort. Would be remiss if we didn’t also thank Local 592 President Jenny Schar…Read More…