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As the TWU Celebrates Juneteenth, We Envision a Future Where We Are All Treated Equally, Everywhere
Posted OnJune 17, 2021 byJuneteenth, or June 19, is now a Federal Holiday. It marks the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States: June 19, 1865.
President Joe Biden signed legislation on June 17, 2021, making it the 11th national holiday recognized annually by the federal government. Federal offices will be closed in observance on June 18. This year, as the country slowly opens after being shut down for over a year due to a deadly pandemic, Juneteenth can be properly celebrated in streets from coast to coast.Read More…
Press Release: Rail Unions Endorse the INVEST in America Act
Posted OnJune 9, 2021 byJune 8, 2021 Dear Representative: On behalf of the undersigned rail labor organizations, we write today to express our strong support for H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act. This legislation would have transformative impacts across the rail industry and the nation, benefiting rail workers, consumers, travelers, and the broader economy. We applaud Chair DeFazio…Read More…
2021 Scholarship Winners
Posted OnMay 28, 2021 byEstablished in 1969, the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund provides 15 scholarships worth $4,800 to college-bound dependents of TWU members. It is paid out every year in the amount of $1,200 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four-year course of study. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s accredited college or…Read More…
The TWU Celebrates International Flight Attendant Day
Posted OnMay 28, 2021 byMay 31 marks International Flight Attendant Day. This year the TWU wants to honor the incredible work our Flight Attendants do, not only in the face of a deadly pandemic, but also amidst one of the worst rashes of passenger misconduct and violence aboard our aircraft. To many, being a Flight Attendant looks like a…Read More…
The TWU International Wishes You a Safe Memorial Day Weekend
Posted OnMay 28, 2021 byMemorial Day honors those who died while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. This weekend, the officers and staff of the TWU International will take a moment to reflect and honor our members who served in the military and the sacrifices they made. With the summer season unofficially kicking off and many…Read More…
AA ASSOCIATION UPDATE: FIRST ASSOCIATION VS AMERICAN AIRLINES FLEET ARBITRATION CASE
Posted OnApril 20, 2021 byApril 20, 2021 The Association presented its first arbitration case. At issue is the Control Crew Chief work that American Airlines transitioned from Crew Chiefs to management. Testimony was given by representatives of the TWU and the IAM far-reaching from across the country, from Charlotte to Dallas and Los Angeles to Phoenix. The Association strongly…Read More…
RELEASE: THE TWU SUPPORTS NURIA FERNANDEZ FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATOR AT DOT AND DOUG PARKER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF OSHA AT DOL
Posted OnApril 12, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Supports Nuria Fernandez for Federal Transit Administrator at DoT Transport Workers Union also supports Cal/OSHA Chief Doug Parker for Assistant Secretary of OSHA at DoL Following the nominations of Nuria Fernandez and Doug Parker, this statement can be attributed to Transport Workers Union of America…Read More…
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN SAVES THOUSANDS OF TWU JOBS
Posted OnApril 1, 2021 byTWU members, Last week, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law – the fifth Covid-19 emergency response bill since the beginning of the pandemic. The TWU played a major role in getting this bill passed, and it includes significant funding that will go directly into your pockets. Over the past year, we have…Read More…
THE TWU IS ENCOURAGED BY EARLY DETAILS FROM PRESIDENT BIDEN’S INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN
Posted OnMarch 31, 2021 byMarch 31, 2021 Transport Workers Union of America International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement after President Biden released his American Jobs Plan today: “ The TWU looks forward to working with the Biden administration on the creation of union jobs through the American Jobs Plan. The TWU will continue to partner with the…Read More…
The TWU Salutes the Women on Our IEC & B this International Women’s Day
Posted OnMarch 8, 2021 byMarch 8 is International Women’s Day, celebrating the many accomplishments and contributions that women have made throughout history – despite all the unique difficulties they silently face. This year, the TWU International would like to recognize the talented, dedicated, selfless women who serve on our International Executive Council & Board: Delisa Brown, President, Local 171,…Read More…