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New TWU Air Division Director, Andre Sutton

Effective October 10, 2022, Gary Peterson will be moving into the role of Chief of Staff to the International President. Andre Sutton will assume the position of Air Division Director; for some time Gary will continue to assist the Air Division thru the transitional period. Effective October 31, 2022, Theotis James and Carl Martin will…

Our Union-Made Oktoberfest Shopping List

From Labor411.org Union Made It’s officially fall and that means Oktoberfest is here! It’s a time for great beer, great food, and (hopefully) great company. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of drinks and snacks so that you can celebrate the festival while supporting good union jobs. Happy Oktoberfest and let’s all…

The Passing of Sister Jacey Diane Carter

It is with a sad heart that we share with you the passing of Sister, Jacey Diane Carter on October 2, 2022. Jacey Diane worked with us here at American Airlines since 1997 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Carter family in your thoughts and prayers. At the time of this posting ,…

2022 LCLAA National Latino Heritage Month

Please join the OI in partnering with LCLAA to celebrate National Latino Heritage Month! We encourage you to become a member of LCLAA http://bit.ly/joinlclaa, check out their podcasts and be a part of events happening in your local area across the country https://www.lclaa.org/events. If you have any LCLAA related questions please feel free to contact…

The Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act Will Close Safety Loopholes, Return Union Jobs to the U.S.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2022 Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act Will Close Safety Loopholes, Return Union Jobs to the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC – The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO – the largest union representing airline workers – has been fighting to end offshoring aircraft repair and overhaul. Today, the…

Offshoring Affects All TWU Members

The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO has been fiercely fighting to end offshoring aircraft repair and overhaul.  Offshoring affects all TWU members. Returning these solid, union jobs back to the U.S. will positively impact working communities across America and elevate the level of safety in skies for our families.  Click here to support the…