TWU accomplishments.........
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exactly, I am an EX-VP pushing for a change in representation and the problem is?
TWU Accomplishments.................................
TWU Fights for Women
As the women's movement took hold of the country in the 1960s, TWU recognized the need for more protection of women's rights, in addition to the protection of other minority's rights. The union, and individual members, confident with TWU's support, fought against sexual harassment and for maternity and childcare rights for families.
Southwest Airline flight attendants joined TWU in 1975, which promptly ended the company's corporate marketing campaign that had often resulted in the sexual harassment of female flight attendants.
In 1986, Philadelphia Local 234 stroke and won breakthrough contract language against harassment and discipline. Local 100 won a similar fight two years later by getting a provision made to their contract which spelled out the right of employees to be treated with dignity and to be free from harassment.
TWU first won rights for mothers and for children in 1977 when a Local 101 member won a major court case upholding the New York Human Rights Law which requires private sector employers to furnish disability benefits for pregnancy. Several years later Local 556, representing Southwest flight attendants, won a four month maternity leave. Local 250-A negotiated $110,000 to fund a study of child care and implement recommendations of task force in 1989. Also that year, we established an Equal Rights and Liberties Committee.
Our 2001 Convention established a Civil and Human Rights Department, which is headed by Local 260 President Sandra Burleson. For the past seven years the department has supported diversity and equality in the work place, by urging members to support legislation like the Employment Non-Discrimination ACT (ENDA).
In 2001 TWU's a women's committee was formed as a constituency of the Civil and Human Rights Department, “to ensure equal pay for equal work. To educate women to seek the confidence to run for leadership positions in their unions. And to elevate the awareness of all working women’s needs in the workplace and outside the workplace. For TWU women to understand the true meaning of 'Each One Teach One.'”
Today, our ATD and Transit Division Working Women's Committees, formed in 2005, continue the original Women's Committee's mission.
In Solidarity,
CIO
TWU Fights for Women
As the women's movement took hold of the country in the 1960s, TWU recognized the need for more protection of women's rights, in addition to the protection of other minority's rights. The union, and individual members, confident with TWU's support, fought against sexual harassment and for maternity and childcare rights for families.
Southwest Airline flight attendants joined TWU in 1975, which promptly ended the company's corporate marketing campaign that had often resulted in the sexual harassment of female flight attendants.
In 1986, Philadelphia Local 234 stroke and won breakthrough contract language against harassment and discipline. Local 100 won a similar fight two years later by getting a provision made to their contract which spelled out the right of employees to be treated with dignity and to be free from harassment.
TWU first won rights for mothers and for children in 1977 when a Local 101 member won a major court case upholding the New York Human Rights Law which requires private sector employers to furnish disability benefits for pregnancy. Several years later Local 556, representing Southwest flight attendants, won a four month maternity leave. Local 250-A negotiated $110,000 to fund a study of child care and implement recommendations of task force in 1989. Also that year, we established an Equal Rights and Liberties Committee.
Our 2001 Convention established a Civil and Human Rights Department, which is headed by Local 260 President Sandra Burleson. For the past seven years the department has supported diversity and equality in the work place, by urging members to support legislation like the Employment Non-Discrimination ACT (ENDA).
In 2001 TWU's a women's committee was formed as a constituency of the Civil and Human Rights Department, “to ensure equal pay for equal work. To educate women to seek the confidence to run for leadership positions in their unions. And to elevate the awareness of all working women’s needs in the workplace and outside the workplace. For TWU women to understand the true meaning of 'Each One Teach One.'”
Today, our ATD and Transit Division Working Women's Committees, formed in 2005, continue the original Women's Committee's mission.
In Solidarity,
CIO
This is the typical politically correct horse shite we don't need the union pissing away our dues money on. How about paying some lobbyists to to help advance the cause for AMTs in general - you know, boys and girls.
This is why now more than ever, we AMTs & related, need to have a union that doesn't concern itself with social engineering, we need a union whose sole purpose is to secure AMTs a better contract, and enforce it.
Even though you seem to be thinking that the two are far apart......
They are all on the same page in representing our class and craft, our profession and our fight to maintain our self respect as Professionals. Unfortunately the TWU and the other catch all industrial unions seem to think otherwise.
Still holds true that the more you post, the more you help the AMFA card drive. WTF does this "TWU accomplishment" (as you titled) have anything to do with the majority of mechanics? Let the TWU that represent our flight attendants work on these such issues, as it will also fall into the hands of all other female employees. The mechanics union should be working on mechanic issues within it's class and craft. The industrial unions are too busy working on issues outside the class and craft of the mechanics. It's time to get a union that will ONLY work on and with issues that have direct relations to our mechanics and related. This is exactly what AMFA does, no wasted dues money on outside issues or political BS and "pay-offs".
Not quite. Read it again. I wanted a local where we would be like local 100 or 556, not a modification of what we already have. I wanted a setup where the international was out of our negotiations like at local 100 and 556 and I wanted the plan to do that put to a membership vote.
When the Twu has any accomplishments for AMT's you be sure to get back with us..Twu seems to have no problem working in the interests of other groups but their representation of mechanics at AA seem to be beyond pathetic. But whats more pathetic is that there are still kool aid drinkers that still want them as their bargaining agent.
Theres no problem, I just think its sad bob was pushing for a super local. A lot of guys DIDNOT want this super local. And I know guys that lost there officer postions are now 100% AMFA. Its sad that the twu never listened to the line. Less than 2 months for amfa to file from what I understand according to emails I have seen.
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Why is it that all the TWU accomplishment claims are 30,40 years old and nothing recent (5-10 years)?
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lets look at the recent court decision on the local 591 restructering.....
case: 1:13-cv-01451 filed 03/15/2013 memorandum opinion and order
these are excerpts from the decision......
page 2 2nd paragraph
"the International union negotiates and administers the collective bargaining agreement with the airline"
page 5 middle of 2nd paragraph
"The unions collective bargaining agreement-which is negotiated by the and administered by the international, not the locals"
comment: The negotiating committee is the fall guy for the International.
Page 3 top of page
"and a decline in dues income resulting from the elimination of hundreds or thousands of mechanic positions- also attributal to airlines purchasing of newer aircraft"
comment: Tulsa was sold on the idea that the concessions would preserve jobs at the base and here they say the opposite. this was part of the AA business plan that the TWU ATD forgot to tell you about before voting!
page 16 middle 2nd paragraph
"the internationals constitution as a whole leaves no doubt that locals are subordinate to, exist only to serve the purpose, promoting the interests of the international and its ability to represent its members"
comment: this explains why we get nothing done
page 10 top of page
"TWU concedes that there is no specific provision of the twu constitution that grants the international the authority to take the actions it plans here. instead it relies on many facets of the twu constitution, primararily those that position the local unions are subordinate to and under the control of the international, for the source of its power.
comment: even though it doesn't say we can doit, we will anyway, beacuse we can, we are the TWU!
had enough yet? Sign an AMFA card for a membership driven union
if anyone wants a copy of the decision send me your email and I will forward copy
case: 1:13-cv-01451 filed 03/15/2013 memorandum opinion and order
these are excerpts from the decision......
page 2 2nd paragraph
"the International union negotiates and administers the collective bargaining agreement with the airline"
page 5 middle of 2nd paragraph
"The unions collective bargaining agreement-which is negotiated by the and administered by the international, not the locals"
comment: The negotiating committee is the fall guy for the International.
Page 3 top of page
"and a decline in dues income resulting from the elimination of hundreds or thousands of mechanic positions- also attributal to airlines purchasing of newer aircraft"
comment: Tulsa was sold on the idea that the concessions would preserve jobs at the base and here they say the opposite. this was part of the AA business plan that the TWU ATD forgot to tell you about before voting!
page 16 middle 2nd paragraph
"the internationals constitution as a whole leaves no doubt that locals are subordinate to, exist only to serve the purpose, promoting the interests of the international and its ability to represent its members"
comment: this explains why we get nothing done
page 10 top of page
"TWU concedes that there is no specific provision of the twu constitution that grants the international the authority to take the actions it plans here. instead it relies on many facets of the twu constitution, primararily those that position the local unions are subordinate to and under the control of the international, for the source of its power.
comment: even though it doesn't say we can doit, we will anyway, beacuse we can, we are the TWU!
had enough yet? Sign an AMFA card for a membership driven union
if anyone wants a copy of the decision send me your email and I will forward copy
TWU Accomplishments ............................................................
Apply for the 2013 Michael J. Quill Scholarship
Important to note:
You must have the TWU local of the relative, if alive, on whose membership or former membership in TWU your eligibility depends. Complete Section C of the application.
You must have your high school fill out Section D of the application.
When all sections are completed, the whole application should be returned to:
Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund
Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO
501 3rd St. NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Read below for more information and FAQs on the scholarship.
Since 1969, TWU has been awarding 15 four-year college scholarships annually to the dependents of TWU members. The awards are worth $1,200 each annually, for a total of $4,800 over the four year college period.
Winners of the scholarship are determined by a public drawing held each May at TWU Headquarters. The benefits of the first 30 drawings have been enjoyed by families throughout the Union. Sons and daughters of members in city passenger transit, railroad and air transportation, utilities, public employment, space installations, and allied industries are among those who began their college education with the help of funds paid to the universities.
The scholarship money is paid directly to the college or university that the successful applicant actually attends. Applications can be secured online and from the first issue of the TWU Express each year.
The Quill Scholarship Program is supervised by International Executive Vice President Harry Lombardo with the able assistance of Executive Secretary to the International Vice President & Secretary-Treasurer Tinisha Thompson.
Frequently Asked Questions on the Quill Scholarship
How does an applicant qualify?
The applicant must be certified twice. First, a TWU Local must certify the facts that make the applicant eligible. Secondly, the principal of the high school must attest to the fact that the applicant is capable of doing college work. The applicant must comply with the Rules of the Scholarship Fund, available upon request.
Who is eligible?
Sons and daughters and dependent brothers and sisters (claimed with IRS) of present, retired, or deceased TWU members who are High School Seniors and who will enter an accredited college of their own choice beginning with the Fall term are eligible. Sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters of full-time, paid officers of the Union are not eligible.
What is the deadline?
All applications must be received by the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund by May 1, 2013.
How is the scholarship paid?
Money is paid directly to the college or university that the successful applicant actually attends.
How does a person apply?
Fill out and send in the application.
How are the winners decided?
By drawing to be held in May of each year at the TWU headquarters. Winners will be notified immediately thereafter.
Contact your local to pick up forms or visit www.TWU.org
In Solidarity,
CIO
Apply for the 2013 Michael J. Quill Scholarship
Important to note:
You must have the TWU local of the relative, if alive, on whose membership or former membership in TWU your eligibility depends. Complete Section C of the application.
You must have your high school fill out Section D of the application.
When all sections are completed, the whole application should be returned to:
Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund
Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO
501 3rd St. NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Read below for more information and FAQs on the scholarship.
Since 1969, TWU has been awarding 15 four-year college scholarships annually to the dependents of TWU members. The awards are worth $1,200 each annually, for a total of $4,800 over the four year college period.
Winners of the scholarship are determined by a public drawing held each May at TWU Headquarters. The benefits of the first 30 drawings have been enjoyed by families throughout the Union. Sons and daughters of members in city passenger transit, railroad and air transportation, utilities, public employment, space installations, and allied industries are among those who began their college education with the help of funds paid to the universities.
The scholarship money is paid directly to the college or university that the successful applicant actually attends. Applications can be secured online and from the first issue of the TWU Express each year.
The Quill Scholarship Program is supervised by International Executive Vice President Harry Lombardo with the able assistance of Executive Secretary to the International Vice President & Secretary-Treasurer Tinisha Thompson.
Frequently Asked Questions on the Quill Scholarship
How does an applicant qualify?
The applicant must be certified twice. First, a TWU Local must certify the facts that make the applicant eligible. Secondly, the principal of the high school must attest to the fact that the applicant is capable of doing college work. The applicant must comply with the Rules of the Scholarship Fund, available upon request.
Who is eligible?
Sons and daughters and dependent brothers and sisters (claimed with IRS) of present, retired, or deceased TWU members who are High School Seniors and who will enter an accredited college of their own choice beginning with the Fall term are eligible. Sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters of full-time, paid officers of the Union are not eligible.
What is the deadline?
All applications must be received by the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund by May 1, 2013.
How is the scholarship paid?
Money is paid directly to the college or university that the successful applicant actually attends.
How does a person apply?
Fill out and send in the application.
How are the winners decided?
By drawing to be held in May of each year at the TWU headquarters. Winners will be notified immediately thereafter.
Contact your local to pick up forms or visit www.TWU.org
In Solidarity,
CIO
