Press Releases
The TWU Keeps Rolling Forward: Avelo Flight Dispatchers Vote to Join the TWU
Posted OnApril 9, 2025 byFlight Dispatchers at Avelo Airlines voted Wednesday to join the Transport Workers Union of America, increasing the TWU’s footprint in representation of Flight Dispatchers across the country. “Our immediate next step is to win that all-important first contract that will significantly improve the quality of life for Avelo Flight Dispatchers and their families,”…Read More…
Letter to Sean Duffy on Transit Safety
Posted OnApril 4, 2025 byMarch 25, 2025 The Honorable Sean Duffy Secretary Department of Transportation Dear Secretary Duffy, On behalf of more than 160,000 members of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), I am writing to follow up on your public comments and letters regarding the poor state of safety in our nation’s transit systems. The TWU has…Read More…
Delta Shuttle Bus Drivers Vote to Join the TWU
Posted OnMarch 27, 2025 byApproximately 100 Bus Operators and Bus Supervisors employed by a 3rd party vendor ERMC-UNIFI voted Wednesday night to join the Transport Workers Union of America so they can improve their substandard working conditions and wages. The Bus Operators and Bus Supervisors are based at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and…Read More…
The TWU Congratulates New Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Posted OnMarch 11, 2025 byThe Transport Workers Union of America supports the U.S. Senate confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Donald Trump’s Labor Secretary – ensuring that a strong leader for workers will lead the Labor Department. “Lori Chavez-DeRemer has a strong track record of standing up for working people. The TWU congratulates and looks forward to working with…Read More…
The TWU Supports New Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Speeding Up Contract Talks
Posted OnMarch 6, 2025 byThe Transport Workers Union of America is endorsing a new bill, The Faster Labor Contracts Act, that compels employers to begin union contract negotiations within 10 days of a successful vote in favor of union representation. “Greedy corporations use delay tactics to their advantage – denying workers a life-changing contract for years in some…Read More…
The TWU Strongly Endorses the Reintroduction of the PRO Act
Posted OnMarch 5, 2025 byThe Transport Workers Union of America strongly supports the introduction of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which strengthens the collective bargaining rights of workers. “It is time for Congress to step up and support workers,” said TWU International President John Samuelsen. “Republicans and Democrats alike talk a good…Read More…
PSA Flight Instructors Vote to Join the TWU
Posted OnMarch 5, 2025 byFlight Instructors at PSA Airlines voted overwhelmingly today to join the Transport Workers Union of America. “This is another victory for workers moving to enhance their economic security. Now we fight to win that all-important first contract that will lock-in improvements in wages and working conditions for these hardworking Flight Instructors and their families,”…Read More…
Barnard College Assault
Posted OnFebruary 27, 2025 byThe Transport Workers Union today blasted Barnard College protesters for injuring a blue-collar Security Officer – and criticized the college for consistently ignoring officers’ safety concerns.Read More…
TWU Secures New Contract for Sun Country Airlines Dispatchers With Major Raises
Posted OnFebruary 14, 2025 byAircraft Flight Dispatchers at TWU Local 592 overwhelmingly ratified a new contract for 32 Aircraft Flight Dispatchers at Sun Country Airlines that will raise pay by at least 36% with an average increase of 43%. “We are pleased to have reached a new contract quickly that includes significant raises for hardworking Flight Dispatchers. A 36…Read More…
TWU Tech Newsletter: China Makes AV Moves
Posted OnFebruary 13, 2025 byThis is the monthly edition of the Transport Workers Union’s Transportation Technology Newsletter. We aim to inform and educate our members, the labor movement, the public and policymakers about developments in transportation technology – and what the TWU is doing to ensure that new technology doesn’t undermine safety or harm the livelihoods of hard-working blue-collar…Read More…