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TWU Applauds DOT Fine of JetBlue for Chronic Delays – Caused by the Airline’s Failure’s Failure to Invest in Workers

The Transport Workers Union of America –  the union that represents Flight Attendants and Ground Simulator Instructors at JetBlue Airways – supports the Department of Transportation’s $2 million fine of JetBlue for chronically delaying flights.   “JetBlue management is intentionally causing chronic delays through massive understaffing across the board,” said TWU International President John Samuelsen. “Instead…

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TWU Members in Upper Darby Authorize Strike

Upper Darby municipal workers voted unanimously Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, to authorize a strike, paving the way for a potential walkout as soon as New Year’s Day.

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A Win for Aircraft Maintenance Workers: FAA Finalizes Drug and Alcohol Testing Rule for Foreign Aircraft Repair Stations

The Federal Aviation Administration published a final rule on Monday that requires foreign aircraft maintenance facilities to create and maintain drug and alcohol testing for workers – ensuring that airlines cannot skirt safety rules when they choose to outsource work abroad.     “This closes a major safety gap that the Transport Workers Union has fought to end…

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Unemployment and Sick Benefits for Rail Workers to Get a Boost

Big Win for unemployed, sick, and injured railroad workers that restores benefits unfairly slashed over a decade ago    The newly released text of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act includes language that boosts unemployment and sick benefits to eligible railroad workers by 5.7%. Railroad workers who are laid off or sidelined by a long-term illness or…

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