Since 1969, TWU has been awarding 15 four-year college scholarships annually to the dependents of TWU members. The awards are worth $1,200 each annually, for a total of $4,800 over the four year college period. Below are the winners:
Month: May 2009
Whistleblower agency calls for probe of aircraft mechanics
May 1st, 2009 Byron Harris reports No one can forget what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, but for years, the Federal Aviation Administration has forgotten the problems it has had certifying aircraft mechanics, who could represent a terror threat to the airline industry.
QA Alert
QA Alert 2009-06 concerning “Revision to GPM Sections 05-04 and GPM 09-03”.
Puchala Confirmation for National Mediation Board Will Return NMB to its Mission
WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement upon U.S. Senate confirmation of Linda Puchala as a Member of the National Mediation Board:
Transportation Unions Applaud Senate Confirmation of Randy Babbitt as FAA Administrator
WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the below statement following Senate confirmation of Randy Babbitt as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration:
AMT Day, May 24th
Dear Brothers & Sisters: With yesterdays passing of the FAA Reauthorization Bill on the House Floor, we are one step closer to leveling the playing field in the global aviation maintenance business.
House-Passed FAA Bill Modernizes Aviation System, Advances Safety and Worker Rights
WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement after House passage of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill (H.R. 915):
Honoring Our Soldiers
To All Members of the Transport Workers Union and Their Families, President James C. Little would like to honor any TWU members and immediate family of members who have served or are serving in our military by organizing a tribute to veterans and soldiers to be show at our 23rd Annual Convention in October.
Who knew…..do you accept the challenge?
In our current economic situation, every little thing we buy or do affects someone else – even their job.. So, after reading this email, I think this lady is on the right track. Let’s get behind her!
TWU International Staffing Changes and Internal Reorganization
Dear Sisters and Brothers: As you know, over the last few years I have commissioned a number of major change initiatives. These initiatives were a direct result of recommendations and suggestions by our Local Presidents at our various strategic planning sessions.