Transport Workers Union (TWU)

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

May 23, 2024

Bleed air systems, which feed compressed high temperature air into a plane’s cabin, are used on most commercial planes. Problems occur when bleed air systems become contaminated...

Ground Handling

TWU Local 555 Reaches Tentative Agreement with Southwest Airlines

Feb. 22, 2024

The tentative contract crucially sets the market for ramp and operations staff across the industry, including a wage rate of $38 an hour at the top of the wage scale that is 6...

Airlines

The TWU Urges Senate to Immediately Pass COVID Relief Bill

March 1, 2021

“As the TWU continues to mourn the transport workers that we have tragically lost over the past year, we are more committed than ever to getting direct relief in the hands of ...

Airlines

The TWU Congratulates Pete Buttigieg Following Confirmation as Department of Transportation Secretary

Feb. 2, 2021

"Secretary Pete Buttigieg is more than up to the task of leading the Department of Transportation at this critical time. He has proactively built relationships with unions and...

Airlines

The TWU Is Encouraged by Stimulus Agreement, Urges Congress to Provide Additional Funding for State and Local Governments

Dec. 22, 2020

TWU issued the following response to the deal reached by Congressional leaders in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic:“The TWU worked hard to ensure this package protects...

Airlines

TWU Applauds Nomination of Pete Buttigieg to be Secretary of Transportation

Dec. 16, 2020

Following the nomination of Pete Buttigieg to be Transportation Secretary, the following statement was released by Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen:“Pete Buttigieg...

Ground Handlers & Service Providers

The TWU Applauds House Passage of Coronavirus Legislation

March 27, 2020

The Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) applauds the passage of the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748) today by the...

Ground Handlers & Service Providers

TWU to Congress: Advance Pro-Worker Stimulus Package to Help Combat Pandemic

March 17, 2020

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic affecting our planet, the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) is calling on Congress to immediately advance a stimulus package...

Ground Handlers & Service Providers

TWU Calls for Urgent Action Following Coronavirus Tigerair Flight Case

Jan. 30, 2020

The union is requesting airlines and airports supply it with details of risk assessments and protective gear, training and advice they are giving airline cleaners, caterers, cabin...

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

TWU Local 555 Reaches Tentative Agreement with Southwest Airlines

The TWU Urges Senate to Immediately Pass COVID Relief Bill

The TWU Congratulates Pete Buttigieg Following Confirmation as Department of Transportation Secretary

The TWU Is Encouraged by Stimulus Agreement, Urges Congress to Provide Additional Funding for State and Local Governments

TWU Applauds Nomination of Pete Buttigieg to be Secretary of Transportation

The TWU Applauds House Passage of Coronavirus Legislation

TWU to Congress: Advance Pro-Worker Stimulus Package to Help Combat Pandemic

TWU Calls for Urgent Action Following Coronavirus Tigerair Flight Case

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