In The News
Reposting: Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
Posted OnMay 6, 2019 byAt last week’s Air and Transit Division President’s Joint Council Meeting in Orlando, there was some discussion about Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol testing regulations. Click here to read about testing procedures. If you have further questions or need more information, please contact your Local Staff Representative.Read More…
Ford GoBike Workers in San Francisco Vote to Join TWU: 60% Voted ‘Yes’
Posted OnMarch 29, 2019 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2019 Contact: Denise Romano, 202-719-3837 Ford GoBike Workers in San Francisco Vote to Join TWU: 60% Said Yes After an intensive organizing effort, Ford GoBike workers in San Francisco voted 60% for representation by the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (TWU). Ford GoBike workers are employed by Motivate LLC….Read More…
TWU Implores American, Southwest to Ground 737 Max 8 Planes
Posted OnMarch 12, 2019 byOn March 12, the TWU International sent letters to American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly, demanding they ground all the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircrafts in their fleet. Click here to read the letter to Doug Parker. Click here to read the letter to Gary Kelly.Read More…
The TWU was recently featured in this article by Bob Hennelly on Salon.com
Posted OnMarch 8, 2019 by“I think he is a fauxgressive, not a progressive,” Mr. Samuelsen said in a phone interview. “He’s the exact kind of Democrat that got Trump elected, and he’s exactly the kind of candidate that if he gets traction in the primary will get Trump re-elected.” To read the full text click here or see below. New…Read More…
Everyday Heroes: Local 291 Member Elijah Saleem
Posted OnMarch 6, 2019 byThe evening of President’s Day, Feb. 18, Saleem was driving his bus north on NW 155th Street and 27th Avenue when he saw a car go into a canal. He immediately and safely stopped the bus and waded into the water to rescue the occupants – a man in his 20s, his sister and his…Read More…
The TWU Launches Statewide Coalition Against Driverless Buses in Ohio: People Before Robots!
Posted OnSeptember 20, 2018 byOn Sept. 18, the Transport Workers Union of America launched a campaign to form a statewide coalition to protect Bus Operators, bus riders and the public in Ohio from unchecked and dangerous automation that some elected officials in the state are promoting. Joined by members of the American Federation of Teachers and the…Read More…
Spirit Air Customer Service Agents Say “Yes” to the TWU in 82% Vote
Posted OnSeptember 5, 2018 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 5, 2018 Contact: Denise Romano, 202-719-3837 The TWU Keeps on Thriving Spirit Air Customer Service Agents Say “Yes” to the TWU in 82% Vote Fort Lauderdale, FL – Even in the wake of the Janus Supreme Court decision, the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) continues to flourish. In an…Read More…
Meet the Newest TWU Members: Spirit Airlines CSAs – 82% Voted “YES”
Posted OnSeptember 4, 2018 byOn Sept. 4, Spirit Airlines Customer Service Agents voted 125-28 to form a union under the banner of the Transport Workers Union of America. This is the ultimate act of democracy in the workplace,” said International President John Samuelsen. “They are on the path to take control of their future, and the future of their…Read More…
After Six Years of Challenging Negotiations, Local 1400 Ratifies Contract with a 97% ‘Yes’ Vote
Posted OnAugust 1, 2018 byAfter six years at the bargaining table, members of Local 1400 overwhelmingly ratified a 10-year contract with the Port Authority of NY & NJ on July 27. An unprecedented 77% of the members cast ballots with 97% voting “Yes” to ratify the contract. Contract Highlights Compounded wage increases totaling 29.87% for members with 10 years…Read More…
Working Women’s Committee Convenes in Cocoa Beach
Posted OnAugust 1, 2018 byMembers of the TWU International Working Women’s Committee met in Cocoa Beach, Florida on July 26 and 27, hosted by Local 525. TWU International Director of Human and Civil Rights and Working Women’s Committee John Bland and Committee Chair LaTonya Crisp opened the meeting with remarks stressing the importance of voting this November, registering those…Read More…