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PRESS RELEASE: Transport Workers Union Supports Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act as Part of Larger Deal

September 22, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Blog, On The Hill, Press Releases, Recent Posts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2020 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Transport Workers Union Supports Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act as Part of Larger Deal Transport Workers Union International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement regarding the Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act introduced by Senators Susan Collins and Roger Wicker: “Our transportation systems […]

American Airlines Labor Unions Send Joint Letter to Congress

September 17, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Blog, On The Hill, Recent Posts

On September 16, 2020 TWU International Executive Vice President Alex Garcia sent the following letter to Secretary Mnuchin, Chief of Staff Meadows, Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell and Leader Schumer. Click here for the full PDF version We wrote to you earlier this year, at an early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, urging you […]

The TWU Honors the 19th Anniversary of 9/11

September 11, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

Today marks the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The TWU honors the sacrifices made by Cabin Crews, Passengers, First Responders and all the innocent victims who perished that day. The TWU also celebrates all of our members who played a significant role in the following months selflessly assisting with response, transportation, rescue, recovery and […]

PRESS RELEASE: TWU Local 1460 President Testifies at House T&I Subcommittee Hearing

September 9, 2020 Blog, On The Hill, Press Releases, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2020 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Amtrak’s Proposed Cuts ‘Like a Slap in the Face’ TWU Local 1460 President Testifies at House T&I Subcommittee Hearing WASHINGTON, DC – TWU Local 1460 President Amy Griffin testified before the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials about […]

Happy Labor Day to Our Frontline Heroes!

September 4, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

The leadership and staff of the TWU International wish our frontline heroes and their families a very safe and happy Labor Day! The past few months have been filled with tragedy. In the midst of these hardships and sacrifices, we deserve to pause for one day to revel in our holiday. Labor Day celebrates all […]

RELEASE: TWU Amtrak Workers Under Attack, Facing Job Cuts

September 3, 2020 Blog, In The News, Press Releases, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2020 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org TWU Amtrak Workers Under Attack, Facing Job Cuts Despite safeguarding the public throughout the pandemic, 700 On-Board Service workers will be furloughed by Amtrak beginning October 1, 2020. Not only do these workers interface with the riding public, they are trained to be first responders […]

The TWU Will ‘Fight Like Hell’ to Preserve Railroad Careers

September 3, 2020 Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts

When Amtrak announced it might cut nearly 2,000 On-Board Service careers back in 2018, the TWU Railroad Division immediately started a campaign to halt the attack on our members. We held press conferences and rallies in Washington, DC, New York City, Boston and Chicago, demanding that Amtrak stop the cuts. The events garnered enough headlines […]

TOMORROW: Join the Virtual March on Washington

August 27, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

Tomorrow, please join us in watching the March on Washington virtually, info is below: If there ever was a year that underscored the importance of collective action, and the significance of civil rights activism, it is the year 2020. After months of protests, online petitions, campaigns, and boycotts, we’ve seen firsthand the power we have […]

AA Association Update: American Airlines Announces Furloughs

August 27, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Blog, Joint Association Updates, Recent Posts

August 27, 2020 As you all know American has announced that, barring intervention from Congress, it intends to begin furloughs October 1st. Your Association leadership was only provided with the reduction information late last night. We have met with the company on this issue, and we continue to work to limit the impact on our members […]

TTD Memo: Trump Record on Transportation Labor

August 17, 2020 Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts

The Transportation Trades Department (TTD) released a memo on Trump’s record on transportation labor. Click here to read the memo.