Press Releases
TSA Makes the Right Decision on Flight Attendants, says TWU
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 23 Jul, 2012 Rapid Screening for Flight Crews Will Enhance Safety, Help Passengers Move Faster Through Security Flight attendants who are members of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) said today that the U.S. Transportation Security Administration has made the right decision by including flight attendants in its Known Crewmember (KCM) initiative, which will offer…Read More…
Union to Hold Protest Outside Allegiant Airlines Vegas Headquarters
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 25 Sep, 2013 LAS VEGAS – Delegates and union activists from the Transport Workers Union (TWU) 24th Constitutional Convention will gather for informational picketing at Allegiant Air headquarters in Las Vegas this coming Thursday, September 26 at 3:30 pm (PDT). TWU members, who will wear t-shirts highlighting Allegiant’s “Delayed Service, Cancelled Routes and Abandoned…Read More…
TWU Response Letter to Klima (IAM) Letter Re. Joint Association
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byTWU Response Letter to Klima (IAM) Letter Re. Joint Association Published 28 Oct, 2014 This letter was sent on October 27 by International President Harry Lombardo to IAM President Thomas Buffenbarger in response to a letter received by IAM Airlines Coordinator Timothy Klima. President Lombardo’s response sets forth why TWU believes that the October 24th…Read More…
Welcome Liz Doherty and Emma Chadband
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 28 Sep, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2015 TWU members routinely identify the need for strong communications as one of their top priorities. As part of the IAC’s commitment to assessing international staff capacities and taking TWU to the next level, we promised to build out a professional, capable communications department that could…Read More…
TWU-IAM Association, American Airlines Agree to Industry Best Wage Hikes for 30,000 Ground Workers;
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 05 Aug, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ori Korin, TWU (202) 719-3834 Washington, D.C., August 5, 2016 –The TWU-IAM Joint Association today announced it has reached an interim agreement with American Airlines to provide approximately 30,000 ground workers industry-leading wage rates, a lump sum payment and retirement improvements. Both sides will continue joint contract…Read More…
AA Ground Workers & Mechanics to Stage Nationwide Protest
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byAA Ground Workers & Mechanics to Stage Nationwide Protest Published 27 Feb, 2012 Members of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) employed at American Airlines and American Eagle, joined by flight attendants (members of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants/APFA), retirees, family members and labor supporters will hold demonstrations at airports across the country this Wed.,…Read More…
Casino Dealers Ratify First Labor Pact at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 01 Aug, 2012 For immediate release July 27, 2012 Contact: Jamie Horwitz, 202/549-4921; jhdcpr@starpower.net Casino Dealers Ratify First Labor Pact at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas TWU Local 721 Wins Pact Including Health Care Protections, Seniority Rights and Job Security; Caesars Dealers Join TWU Members at Wynn As Only Dealers in Vegas with Negotiated…Read More…
TWU Seeks Seat at the Table in US Airways/American Airlines Merger
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 02 Oct, 2013 Contact: Jamie Horwitz 202/549-4921; media@twu.org Transport Workers Seek a Seat at the Table in US Airways/American Airlines Merger Case Case will go forward despite government shutdown Washington, DC – The Transport Workers Union has taken legal action in federal court to protect the jobs, pay and benefits of its members, TWU…Read More…
Unions Step Up Campaign to Derail NAI Flag of Convenience Plan
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 24 Nov, 2014 TTD News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 24, 2014 CONTACT: Elizabeth Weinberg elizabethw@ttd.org 202-628-9262 U.S. and European Transport Unions Meet in Washington; Step Up Campaign to Derail NAI Flag of Convenience Plan Joint Declaration Released on Eve of U.S.-EU Joint Committee Meeting Washington, D.C. – Transportation union leaders from the United…Read More…
Transport Union President Slams American Airlines: Is This How Business Is Done?
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 30 Sep, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2015 CONTACT: Ori Korin (202) 719-3834 or okorin@twu.org Transport Union President Slams American Airlines: Is This How Business Is Done? Washington, D.C. – Following yesterday’s announcement of the closing of Texas Aero Engine Service Limited (TAESL), a joint American Airlines – Rolls Royce engine repair facility in Fort…Read More…