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Tune In: TWU Local 556 President Lyn Montgomery to Appear on “Tomi Lahren is Fearless” Show
Posted OnOctober 5, 2022 byTWU Local 556 President Lyn Montgomery will appear on the Tomi Lehren is Fearless show, streaming live directly through Outkick, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube at 7 p.m. eastern this evening, October 5. They will discuss how we are fighting back against the struggles flight attendants are facing.Read More…
10-Hour Rest Rule for Flight Attendants Finalized By FAA
Posted OnOctober 4, 2022 by“We won the fight to guarantee flight attendants at least 10 hours of rest back in 2018 when Congress made this change. TWU did not wait on the FAA; we led the way by securing 10 hours minimum rest at Southwest Airlines, for our Local 556 members, early this year. Today, the FAA has finally acknowledged that 10 hours of rest has to be a minimum for the hard-working flight attendants who keep us safe at 30,000 feet.”Read More…
The Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act Will Close Safety Loopholes, Return Union Jobs to the U.S.
Posted OnSeptember 29, 2022 byThe Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO – the largest union representing airline workers – has been fighting to end offshoring aircraft repair and overhaul.
Today, the TWU is proud and encouraged that the House voted 374-52 to pass the bipartisan Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act, (H.R. 7321, formerly known as the Safe Aircraft Maintenance Standards Act) which will close the loopholes that incentivize airlines to move airline maintenance out of the country and onto less safe standards. When this bill becomes law, it will return tens of thousands of good, union jobs to the U.S.Read More…
Coming in Hot: Firefighters & First Responders at Dobbins Air Reserve Base Vote to Join the TWU
Posted OnSeptember 29, 2022 byOn Thursday, September 29, Firefighters and First Responders at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia, voted 29-1 for union representation by the TWU. These workers, employed by the Centerra Group, will join their brother and sister Firefighters and Emergency Response Workers at Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center as members of TWU Local…Read More…
Stay Safe, Florida, As Hurricane Ian Approaches
Posted OnSeptember 28, 2022 byCategory 4 Hurricane Ian is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast today, September 28. Hurricane and tropical storm warning and watches are in effect on both coasts of the state. Many TWU members are Floridians and the International wants to ensure that we are ready to assist in any way possible, if need be. Please…Read More…
AA Association Update: Attendance Arbitration
Posted OnSeptember 22, 2022 bySeptember 22, 2022 TO: TWU/IAM Association Members RE: Attendance Arbitration Yesterday, we began the attendance arbitration for all five Association Agreements. The case is being presented for the Association by Christina Gornail, from the law firm of Richard, Phillips, & Rind P.C. We initially prepared to complete the case in the one day made available…Read More…
Remembering the 21st Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
Posted OnSeptember 11, 2022 byThis year marks the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The TWU honors the sacrifices made over two decades ago by Cabin Crews, Passengers, First Responders, and all the innocent victims of that day. The TWU also celebrates our members who played a crucial role in the following months, without hesitation, selflessly assisting with…Read More…
TWU Members Show Up for Labor Day
Posted OnSeptember 6, 2022 byTWU members showed up for Labor Day this year. TWU Local 591 distributed food to members based at MIA, DFW and LAX. The celebration at MIA also included members from Locals 568 and 570. Giving out food on Labor Day has been a tradition of Local 591 that is now growing to include other Locals. In…Read More…
A Busy Summer in Suffolk County: Local 252 Organizes New Workgroup, Ratifies Three Contracts
Posted OnAugust 30, 2022 byLocal 252 President Debra Hagan had a very busy summer fighting on behalf of workers in Suffolk County. She organized a new workgroup, as well as ratified three amazing contracts. The newest members of Local 252 are actually former management at Suffolk Bus Corporation– who realized that they were better off not being in management but belonging to the union.Read More…
TWU Escalation Letter to BRC President Johnson
Posted OnAugust 30, 2022 byRailroad Division Director John Feltz sent the following letter to BRC President Ricky Johnson: August 29, 2022 Dear President Johnson, I am in receipt of your response to my letter dated August 19, 2022. Regarding your offer to escalate this issue to the next stage per our 1998 agreement. President Samuelsen has decided to exercise…Read More…