As Union members, we understand that economic growth only benefits working people when we, the workers, have a seat at the table. State Questions 844 and 846 present an opportunity to shape the development of major data center projects in our state. The question isn’t simply whether data centers should be built; it’s whether they…
We are proud to announce that our union, Transport Workers Union Local 514, has endorsed Gentner Drummond in the Republican primary runoff for Governor on August 25. This decision was not made lightly, and we believe that Gentner shares our values and commitment to protecting the rights of workers. If you’re a Republican TWU Local…
We had the opportunity to have Attorney General Gentner Drummond to come and speak at to the Membership here at the Local 514 Union Hall. This was a Live steam that we have edited down for you to review.
A new, bipartisan bill introduced Thursday and backed by the Transport Workers Union of America would expand the No Tax on Overtime policy to include about three million workers who are currently ineligible for a tax deduction on overtime earnings. “Half of our membership is currently ineligible for this critical tax break and the TWU…
New TWU-Backed Bill Would Keep Engine Fumes Out of Passenger Planes Press Conference to be held at 1pm ET outside the U.S. Capitol The Transport Workers Union is backing a bill from Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) that would require new aircraft to be built with electrical systems that provide clean, unpolluted air inside cabins –…
May 17, 2024 TWU STOPS AIRPORT TAILGATING Union helps defeat a bill that would have allowed airline passengers in California to drink alcohol at airport gates right up to the moment they board their plane – which is a recipe for disaster. The Transport Workers Union, which represents Flight Attendants and Airport Operations workers, successfully fought a California bill…
The Transport Workers Union of America is calling on the House and Senate to finally finish a final Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill by May 10 – a deadline that gives Congress more than enough time to complete negotiations on vitally important legislation that would advance several TWU pro-worker goals. The House voted Thursday to…
More than 900 aircraft maintenance and repair stations have been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) outside of the United States. The number of these facilities has grown by more than 30% in the past four years. These foreign repair stations are located all around the globe including China (78 facilities), Singapore (54), Brazil…
Good day, We are writing to urge you to Take Action on the letter-writing campaign – FAA Bill. Please use this link to send a letter to your representatives. It only takes a few minutes but can make a big difference. Your letter will show them that you care about aviation’s future and expect…
Letter from Andre Sutton, Air Division Director to The Honorable Billy Nolen, Acting Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration RE: Safety Management Systems NPRM (Docket number FAA-2021-0419) Dear Acting Administrator Nolen, On behalf of more than 155,000 members of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), the largest union of U.S. airline workers, I am writing in…