The House of Representatives could vote on H.R. 3962 as early as this SATURDAY, so hurry and log onto www.twu.org to use the “Click to Call” function to tell your Senators and Representative that we want quality, affordable healthcare that works for working families, and we want it NOW. Make sure your voice is heard…
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TWU 23rd Convention Video
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NMB Offers Airline and Railroad Workers Hope for Fair Union Elections
WASHINGTON, DC – Airline and rail workers can have hope that fair union election rules are in their future, in light of sensible reforms proposed today by the National Mediation Board (NMB).
TWU Local 100: Day of Outrage
[vimeo 7436909] Wednesday October 28, 2009: TWU Local 100 and supporters march across the Brooklyn Bridge in protest of the MTA’s failure to make good on a binding TWU arbitration decision.
MCI (Kansas City) Maintenance Base Closing and Cuts in Other Cities Served by American Airlines
John M. Conley, Director of the TWU Air Transport Division onToday’s Announcement of the MCI (Kansas City) Maintenance Base Closing and Cuts in Other Cities Served by American Airlines
FAR 145 Still a Threat to U.S. Airline Workers!
At the TWU 23rd Constitutional Convention on Sept 14-18, 2009, 40 resolutions were adopted which cover issues from retiree health care to global environmental issues. Resolution 10 applies specifically to those of us here at American Airlines as it addresses unfair practices of “outsourced aircraft maintenance”.
Newly Elected TWU International Officers
James C. Little was elected International President of the Transport Workers Union of America Harry Lombardo was elected Executive Vice President Joseph C. Gordon was elected Secretary-Treasurer Hubert Snead and Susan Resch were elected Administrative Vice Presidents
The work of TWU local 514
Every day we get questions from members about what the elected leaders of our local are doing to secure a contract, resolve a grievance, or help one of our members or retirees with a problem. Our elected union officials and hired staff support the membership in so many different ways that I thought it would…
TWU Convention Live
2009 International Convention can be heard live, TWU.org Or on livestream there you can Chat live…
How Much Debt Is Too Much?
The national debt may reach 181% of GDP in 2035 and 716% of GDP in 2080 The latest budget projections show the national debt rising from $5.8 trillion last year to $7.6 trillion this year and $14.3 trillion in 2019. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the debt will rise from 40.8% of the…