I would like for the membership to take notice that, in the Demetris case, TWU has filed a motion that will give us an additional 30 days to reply to the brief filed by the plaintiff/appellants. It is our understanding that, in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, these motions are granted automatically. The motion…
Update from TWU Counsel Regarding the AA Equity Distribution Plan Lawsuits
Some lawmakers didn’t think we’d put up a fight…..
Because our elected officials have heard from us, we’ve been able to slow them down from passing Fast Track and bad trade deals. And it looks like over the next two days we might be able to bring this to a screeching halt. But that can only happen if you call your lawmakers now and…
TWU-IAM Association Gears Up For Joint Contract Talks
On the heels of the National Mediation Board’s (NMB) certifications of the TWU- IAM Associations at American Airlines, the Fleet Service and Mechanic and Re- lated negotiations committees have scheduled bargaining preparations at the Machinists Union’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Complex in Hollywood, Maryland the week of July 6, 2015. “Combining the labor…
Storm Shelter Giveaway – Oklahoma AFL-CIO
Smart Shelters, an Oklahoma City based company, offers a patented storm shelter design that allows your family to seek refuge from any life-threatening storm in a safe, secure, and easily-accessible shelter. Our storm shelters have quickly become the best-selling shelters on the market because of their ability to be installed flush with your garage floor…
National Fast Track Call in Day
The “Fast Track” trade bill in Congress will send jobs overseas and give more power to giant corporations. It continues the same failed trade policies that leave working people behind.We have to stop this. Join union members and our allies for a national day of action, June 3, to call Congress. Tell them to…
From the Presidents Desk
To All, Negotiations: The long awaited decision from the NMB has come. The Class and Craft has been determined and the Association is the new bargaining agent. The TWU has always held the position that the membership would have the opportunity to vote; however, the NMB had the ultimate authority and certified the Association. This…