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TWU 2017 Constitution
Posted OnJune 20, 2018 byThe TWU Constitution, 2017 EditionRead More…
TWU International President John Samuelsen Statement on the Historic JetBlue Flight Attendant Vote for Representation
Posted OnApril 18, 2018 byMORE THAN FIVE-THOUSAND VERY DETERMINED JETBLUE FLIGHT ATTENDENTS HAVE UNIONIZED! OVERWHELMING YES VOTE TO JOIN THE TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA! TWU International President John Samuelsen calls this a “historic victory.” “This historic victory is yet another example of the tide turning in America as workers continue to lock arms and fight back to defend their livelihoods,” Samuelsen said. Washington,…Read More…
TWU International Creates Fund to Support Hurricane-Affected Members
Posted OnAugust 30, 2017 byAs the extreme weather continues to affect families in Texas, the TWU leadership has met to outline an action plan to best support our brothers and sisters in the area. Working with Houston-based International Administrative Vice President John Bland, State Conferences, and all our Texas-area locals, we are committed to securing our members’ immediate safety,…Read More…
Arbitration Decision for Envoy Members
Posted OnMarch 22, 2017 byThat decision was released March 20 and the following are the items on which the Board ruled: Rates of pay: The 2 percent across the board increases on January 1, 2017, January 1, 2018, January 1, 2019, January 2, 2020 are awarded. Holiday Pay: Restore holidays to double time for all hours worked on a…Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, March 10
Posted OnMarch 10, 2017 bySisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Service Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines in Dallas the week of March 6, 2017. The next negotiating session will be in Washington, D.C. the week of March 27 to include the Executive Committees from the Association Internationals Download Mechanic & Related Stores Download Fleet…Read More…
#TodayWeUnite-I’m Ready To Fight
Posted OnMarch 3, 2017 byAs bargaining continues at American Airlines, we’re sending a strong message to the company: TWU is united, from the shop floor to the negotiating table, and we’re ready to fight for the contract we’ve earned. For the last two weeks, members have gathered at stations around the country to show their solidarity, snapping #TodayWeUnite photos…Read More…
Honoring One of Our Own
Posted OnFebruary 27, 2017 byAs TWU continues to celebrate Black History Month, we honor the legendary civil rights work of our Administrative Vice President John Bland, who was an active participant during his time as a student at Texas Southern University. John Bland at the historical plaque in Houston, marking the site of the 1960 sit-in. Outside…Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, Feb. 24
Posted OnFebruary 24, 2017 bySisters and Brothers, The Association Mechanic & Related/Stores and Fleet Service Negotiating Committees met with American Airlines in Dallas the week of February 20, 2017. Download Mechanic & Related Stores Download Fleet Service Mechanic & Related Stores Update During this week’s session, the Committee discussed the following Articles: Classifications: We continued to work on this…Read More…
#TodayWeUnite – I’m Ready To Fight Continues at American Airlines Hubs Nationwide
Posted OnFebruary 17, 2017 byAs bargaining continues at American Airlines, we’re sending a strong message to the company: TWU is united, from the negotiation table to the shop floor, and we’re ready to fight for the contract we’ve earned. For the last week, members have gathered at hubs around the country to show their solidarity, snapping #TodayWeUnite photos and…Read More…
AA Bargaining Update, Feb. 17
Posted OnFebruary 17, 2017 byBrothers and Sisters: The Association Fleet Negotiating Committee met with the company during the week of February 13th in Orlando Florida. Download this update. This week the Association received the following counter proposals: Vacations – Substantial progress was made and the article has been tabled for the Association Executive Council. Reductions In Force – This proposed article captured…Read More…