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TWU Response Letter to Klima (IAM) Letter Re. Joint Association

TWU Response Letter to Klima (IAM) Letter Re. Joint Association Published 28 Oct, 2014 This letter was sent on October 27 by International President Harry Lombardo to IAM President Thomas Buffenbarger in response to a letter received by IAM Airlines Coordinator Timothy Klima. President Lombardo’s response sets forth why TWU believes that the October 24th […]

Welcome Liz Doherty and Emma Chadband

Published 28 Sep, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2015 TWU members routinely identify the need for strong communications as one of their top priorities. As part of the IAC’s commitment to assessing international staff capacities and taking TWU to the next level, we promised to build out a professional, capable communications department that could […]

TWU-IAM Association, American Airlines Agree to Industry Best Wage Hikes for 30,000 Ground Workers;

Published 05 Aug, 2016  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ori Korin, TWU  (202) 719-3834  Washington, D.C., August 5, 2016 –The TWU-IAM Joint Association today announced it has reached an interim agreement with American Airlines to provide approximately 30,000 ground workers industry-leading wage rates, a lump sum payment and retirement improvements. Both sides will continue joint contract […]

AA Ground Workers & Mechanics to Stage Nationwide Protest

AA Ground Workers & Mechanics to Stage Nationwide Protest Published 27 Feb, 2012 Members of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) employed at American Airlines and American Eagle, joined by flight attendants (members of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants/APFA), retirees, family members and labor supporters will hold demonstrations at airports across the country this Wed., […]