The Transport Workers Union of America
Air Transport Division

We represent nearly 50,000 workers in America's airline industry. We represent workers in virtually all Classes and Crafts. America's airline industry is possibly the most volatile of all industries. Often times, a downturn in the airlines' economic fortunes is a forecaster of a national recession.

TWU has had enough experience with these economic waves to know that good fortunes of today can quickly go in reverse tomorrow. Most veteran members, who have lived through to the rocky ride since the 1978 Airline Deregulation Act, know this fact. Yet others believe that the worst is behind us.

The industry, however, is strewn with carriers who have not heeded the lessons of the late 70s and 80s. Obviously, our union cannot become complacent if we are to continue to protect our membership's hard won gains and secure their futures.