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PRESS RELEASE: Turbulence at Queens-Based JetBlue Airlines, TWU Takes JetBlue to Court
Posted OnSeptember 22, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELASE September 22, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Turbulence at Queens-Based JetBlue Airlines Transport Workers Union of America Takes JetBlue to Court The union representing JetBlue’s approximately 5,000 Inflight Crewmembers (flight attendants) filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, September 21, against the company for violating both the New York City and New York State…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: The TWU Supports TSA’s Increased Fines for Mask Mandate Violations
Posted OnSeptember 12, 2021 bySeptember 10, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Supports TSA’s Increased Fines for Mask Mandate Violations In response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of increased penalties for individuals who violate the federal mask mandate in airports, on commercial aircraft, aboard passenger rail, and other public transportation, the below statement should be attributed to…Read More…
AA Association Update: Not Enough Support
Posted OnSeptember 4, 2021 bySEPTEMBER 3, 2021 NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT The National Mediation Board dismissed the Aircraft Mechanic Fraternal Association’s (AMFA) application to conduct a representation election among mechanic and related workers at American Airlines. Last November the AMFA claimed a “representation dispute” existed among American Airlines mechanic and related workers in a filing at the NMB and that…Read More…
RELEASE: TWU Joins #EssentialAlways Campaign to Honor, Thank Frontline Transportation Workers this Labor Day
Posted OnSeptember 3, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org TWU Joins #EssentialAlways Campaign to Honor, Thank Frontline Transportation Workers this Labor Day Washington, DC – This Labor Day, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) proudly joins the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) and the U.S. Department of Transportation to recognize and thank frontline…Read More…
TWU Reaches Tentative Agreement with Envoy Fleet Service
Posted OnAugust 16, 2021 byOn August 13, the TWU contract negotiating committee reached a tentative agreement with Envoy Air. TWU President John Samuelsen said, “Coming out the bankruptcy, Envoy Fleet Service members were handcuffed to a horrible labor agreement. Your negotiating team fought to bring back a tentative agreement that returned to pre-bankruptcy contract language or better. Additional gains were…Read More…
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Would Provide Historic Funding for Public Transit and Passenger Rail
Posted OnAugust 10, 2021 byAugust 10, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Would Provide Historic Funding for Public Transit and Passenger Rail TWU urges House of Representatives to pass bill prior to September 30th expiration of Surface Transportation Bill Following Senate passage of the bipartisan infrastructure deal, this statement should be attributed to Transport Workers…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: Liz Shuler for AFL-CIO President
Posted OnAugust 10, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Liz Shuler for AFL-CIO President Transport Workers of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) International President John Samuelsen released the following statement: “Last week, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka passed away unexpectedly. Even as we continue to mourn his sudden death, the federation’s constitution mandates the swift election of…Read More…
Statement: The TWU Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Posted OnAugust 5, 2021 byAugust 5, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org Statement: The TWU Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Following the news of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka’s passing, this statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen: “The thoughts of TWU members today are with the family and loved ones…Read More…
An Open Letter to Passengers Flying Spirit Airlines
Posted OnAugust 5, 2021 byThe Transport Workers Union of America is the recognized bargaining agent for the Spirit Airlines Guest Service Agents based at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL). We are writing you to openly express our frustration over – what seems like – continual operational meltdowns at Spirit. While management searches for every possible excuse as to why…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: TWU to FAA: Airline Staffing Levels Are Dangerously Low
Posted OnJuly 15, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org TWU to FAA: Airline Staffing Levels Are Dangerously Low WASHINGTON, DC – The Transportation Workers of America (TWU) sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) Steve Dickinson calling to his attention the dangerously low staffing levels at most U.S. airlines. “Overworked, fatigued workers are…Read More…