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TWU Tech Newsletter: Robots Come for the Ramps

Humanoid, robot baggage handlers are undergoing a trial run at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, according to the Guardian and CNBC, with the Chinese-made robots performing baggage handling and cabin cleaning duties. The publications note that Japan Airlines, which operates flights to and from the United States, is facing labor pressure from an aging domestic workforce. But the robots are currently unable to perform many tasks on the job that require dexterity.

TWU Local 1 Bus Workers Vote 269 to 1 to Authorize a Strike

Enough is Enough. TWU Local 1 bus workers vote nearly unanimously to give leadership the power to call a strike.  Members are irate at how they’ve been mistreated by the bosses who have offered a three-year contract – with two zeros, higher healthcare costs, and other insults.

Negotiations resume tomorrow, but leadership can now call a strike.

Battle in Ohio

TWU Local 1 is united like never before in opposition to a horrific contract proposal. They are fighting back with the International providing expertise and resources. A possible strike looms.

TWU Tech Newsletter: A Victory in Congress for Workers Over AVs

The bipartisan Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill introduced by Representatives Sam Graves (R-MO) and Rick Larsen (D-WA) is a massive win for workers fighting to preserve jobs and increase safety as autonomous vehicle technology develops beyond robotaxis to transit buses, motorcoaches, school buses and other commercial vehicles, TWU International President John Samuelsen said.