Republican FAA Shutdown Costs 4,000 Jobs, Threatens 90,000

When Republican House leaders forced a shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week, they not only forced the layoff of 4,000 FAA workers, they also put at risk nearly 90,000 construction jobs at airports around the country. FAA funding expired after midnight Friday because Republicans blocked temporary funding in an effort to overturn a new rule making union…

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Maybe if we had wings, we could get a contract…

What about the people? AMR has announced the “largest aircraft order in aviation history” — for 460 planes from Boeing and Airbus. We’re glad to see our company invest in the future, with more fuel-efficient planes that will reduce oil consumption and help meet the needs of our customers. With this purchase, we can see…

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Demand a Fair Budget That Works for All

Congressional Republicans, doing the bidding of Tea Party fanatics, are holding the U.S. economy hostage to their demand to slash vital programs like Social Security and Medicare while continuing to give away billions in corporate welfare and tax subsidies to big business. They are threatening to vote as a bloc against raising the U.S. debt…

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How Do You Respond to Stress?

When experiencing stress, you may be affected totally, not only in your body but also in your emotional reactions, your personal thoughts and your relations with others. The following list of stress symptoms contains the most typical reaction to stress. It can also help you begin focusing on ways to manage stress. Check any symptoms…

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House GOP Leaders Play Politics with Aviation Safety Programs, Place Thousands of Good Jobs at Risk

Edward Wytkind President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), offered the following statement regarding the possible shut down of the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday, July 22: “Here we go again. House Republican Leaders are playing political games at the expense of vital services and thousands of good jobs – only this time they are blocking basic…

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TWU News Room, July 20, 2011

American Airlines announced today an unprecedented financial investment in the ordering of 460 new aircraft. Gerard Arpey, Chairman and CEO of AMR and American Airlines said that today’s order represents another important step in the company’s strategy to build a strong foundation for the future. Aircraft are not an airline’s only asset. Planes can’t fix…

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