New TWU-Backed Bill Would Keep Engine Fumes Out of Passenger Planes

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 –…

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AMT Day

TWU 514 in Celebration of AMT Day, May 24th, 2024 will be in the Grievance Office on Thursday, May 23rd, handing out gifts for AMT Day. We will be at the Terminal and Offsites on Friday. May 23rd, 2024 Grievance Office Schedule 5:00am to 7:00am 10:00am to 12:00pm 2:30pm to 4:30pm Get a Flier in…

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TWU Stops Airport Tailgating & Curbs Airport Drinking

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…

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Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 17, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: The Union’s position on Vendors doing work on aircraft at the base is a violation of our agreement. I’m told by our International Rep, Rollie Reaves there will be an International grievance filed against this violation. If you are a crew chief and you have an opinion on how best to handle the bid…

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Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 10, 2024

TWU Local 514

President: This week, we continued working on the contracts via Zoom call. Also, the vendor working on the 2D aircraft is being handled at the international level. American has 3 planes at base locations with vendors working them. I believe the contract does not support the company’s position on this. There are details to follow…

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