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TWU Assisting Members Affected by Spirit Airlines Shutdown

Posted OnMay 3, 2026 byPete Donohue
Statement from TWU Local 570 President Dan Rivera:
Saturday, April 3, 2026
Our Guest Service Agents are understandably upset and very concerned about their future. We will be doing everything we can to assist them through this traumatic time, including facilitating their transition to any available jobs at other airlines where the TWU represents workers. We also are demanding more information on wages owed, unused vacation time, and benefits such as healthcare.
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