Published 05 Dec, 2011 Statement by TWU International President James C. Little The U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee made the right call. Thirty thousand TWU members are critical to the current and future operations of American Airlines and American Eagle. AMR, the parent company of both airlines, has substantial short-term and long-term obligations to TWU members. We…
Published 13 Oct, 2011 On Wednesday, October 12 TWU International President James C. Little sent a letter to all House of Representative members in support of the Carnahan/LaTourette Transit Assistance Act. Dear Representative: In the face of some of the highest ridership on public transportation ever, 85% of transit systems across this nation are struggling…
Published 06 Oct, 2011 The Transport Workers Union International Executive Council voted unanimously on October 5, 2011 to support Occupy Wall Street and similar actions across the country. Occupy Wall Street, which began on September 17, 2011, has shown to be a growing widespread grassroots movement to create an economy that works for everyone. TWU…
Published 18 Mar, 2016 Sisters and brothers, The TWU-IAM Association Fleet Service Negotiating Committee and American Airlines continued joint contract negotiations this week in New York. Your committee exchanged proposals with the company regarding the following contract articles: System Boards Representation Recognition of Rights and Compliance Field Work Training, Travel Pay and Meal Per Diem…