Published 03 Apr, 2012 Local 100 and 234 co-hosted the Transit, Utility, University and Rail Working Women’s Committee Conference which brought together women from TWU Locals 171, 101 and numerous other unions, such as the Teamsters and SEIU. The conference was a 3-day event that consisted of speakers, plenary sessions and an awards ceremony recognizing…
Published 02 Apr, 2012 “What do we want? Safe buses. When do we want it? Now!” could be heard loud and clear on March 26 as members from Local 234 in Philadelphia continue to demanded justice for victims of transit violence. The demand for justice comes after another attack on a bus operator occurred…
Published 30 Mar, 2012 Earlier today, I spoke with AMR Senior Vice President Jeff Brundage and told him privately the very same thing we’ve been saying publicly. TWU is committed to doing all we can to reach a consensual agreement regarding our labor contracts at American Airlines. I also explained to Mr. Brundage that due…
Published 29 Mar, 2012 This afternoon the TWU was in U.S. Bankruptcy Court to receive the judge’s ruling on the schedule of the hearing for AMR’s 1113 motion to reject AA’s labor agreements. The court did not set the trial date, but we know the case is moving rapidly. The court did indicate that the…