Category: COVID 19

What a Top Labor Leader for Travel Learned From the Pandemic

The pandemic has taken a toll on the frontline workers at the Transport Workers Union, but action and compassion go a long way. Industry employers need to take note and make adjustments as their frontline workers return. — Ruthy MuñozSource For the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), representing over 150,000 union workers across airlines,…

COVID-19 Vaccine Letter

Dear Brothers & Sisters: This bulletin is written to assist our Air Division members so everyone can better understand the TWU’s position on the Covid-19 vaccine distribution. The TWU is in contact with both the new Administration in Washington DC and is assisting our Locals at the state level to have all airline workers categorized…

Veterans COVID 19 Vaccine Information

All Veterans, as the VA tries to prepare and keep you informed on their Vaccine process, you can do your part. If you are interested in getting a vaccine and want to get updates on the progress across the country, you can sign up at the following link; https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/stay-informed. You can also call 918-577-300 to…

TWU/IAM Association Leads on Relief for Transportation Employees

After months of delays and false promises, Congress has finally agreed to another round of much needed COVID economic relief. Although votes are still pending in the House and Senate, the stimulus package has benefits for TWU/IAM Association represented American Airlines employees, as well as important funding for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, assistance to small…

Exposure Message, Safety Chairman Joe Brown

We are aware that we continue to have union members test positive for COVID-19. However, as you may know, there is no way for us to be certain if they were exposed at work or another location. We must all continue to stay vigilant in washing our hands, wearing our masks and keeping at least…

TWU514 Neck Gaiter/Face Cover’s are in!

Joe Brown, Executive Board Officer and Chairman of Safety along with some Shop Stewards that he will be asking for help, will be passing out masks. They will be visiting all buildings on and off the base to hand them out. Please observe social distancing during this process. Always, Please try your best to protect…

Local 514 Officer tests positive for Covid-19

To All: I was informed yesterday by one of our Local 514 officers, that they have tested positive for Covid-19. All that have been in contact with this officer have been notified. Today I am taking steps to have the office and meeting hall cleaned by a company that will follow CDC guidelines. I have…

The Future of Flying

TWU International President John Samuelsen discusses the future of flying in a continued Covid-19 pandemic with Huffington Post.

June Membership meetings Postponed Due to COVID 19

All meetings have been postponed until further notice: We look forward to getting through this pandemic and resuming normal activities when it is safe to do so. In the meantime,  everyone please stay safe.  June 2020 Membership Meetings Postponed Monday, June 29,2020 Time: 7:15 AM 11:45 AM 3:45 PM 11:30 PM Tuesday, June 30, 2020…