September 06, 2026

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Contract Suggestion Survey Extended to Sept 8th!

The TWU-IAM Association M&R Leadership would like to inform our members that we have decided to extend the deadline for survey and proposal submissions until midnight September 8, 2026. https://techopsassociation.org/

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2026-09-02 Association Tech Ops Negotiations Survey Extension.pdf

TWU President John Samuelsen and the art of strategic petrol bomb-throwing

The old-school transit union leader picks a lot of quixotic fights. He swears it’s all part of the plan.

September 2026 Monthly Safety Newsletter

Voluntary Union Benefits - Action Needed to Update Bank Info

Important Update to Voluntary Union Benefit Bank Deductions If you are enrolled in one or more Voluntary Union Benefits with TWU with HUB/EFP, please read this notice carefully. ACTION REQUIRED: LOG IN TO JETNET AND UPDATE YOUR BANK DEDUCTION

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2026-08-25 Bank Change Reminder.pdf

2026_August_15 Association Leadership Communication

Preview: "I [Andree Sutton & Tom Regan] emphasized that the signed document in question was invalid, because it was signed with no actual or apparent authority by the Association Chair and Co-Chair, as outlined in Article 35(N) of the JCBA and therefore it is unenforceable. In response, the Labor Director replied that he would take the matter to his superiors and inform them of the Association Chair and Co-Chair’s position."

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2026_August_15 Association Leadership Communication.pdf

Please Send in Your Contract Suggestions - Reminder

This is a reminder to send in your 2027 Contract Suggestions - Please don't assume someone else will send in what is important to you! https://www.local591.

LINK TO
ARTICLE 19.AA ARBITRATION PHASE I DECISION
SPOKEN TO IN NUMEROUS VIDEO PODCASTS

PODCAST LINKS!!!

Most recent Podcast:

Weekly Membership Video Update Podcast for July 31, 2026

Weekly Membership Video Update Podcast for July 24, 2026

Weekly Membership Video Update Podcast for July 17, 2026

Weekly Membership Video Update Podcast for June 26–July 10, 2026

Local 591 Podcast YouTube Archive

Local 591 Audio PodCast Archive

TWU LOCAL 591 VOLUNTARY BENEFITS SERVICE CONTACT

2027 Planning Calendar

Download: PDF File Type TWU-Calendar_2027.pdf

2026 Planning Calendar

Download: TWU-Calendar_2026.pdf

Prior Years - For Reference:

2025 Planning Calendar

Download: PDF File Type TWU-Calendar_2025.pdf

2024 Planning Calendar

Download: TWU-Calendar_2024.pdf

Railway Labor Act (RLA) Flow Chart

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National Membership Meetings

Upcoming National Membership Meetings:

CONFIRMED DATES:

September 2026:

Southwest Region

Scheduling and Location being determined

West Region

Scheduling and Location being determined

TENTATIVE DATES:

October 2026:

Additional Rep Safety, Compliance & Floor Walks will be scheduled when able.

For more details please see the Official Postings page.

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TWU / IAM Association Contracts
M&R , MLS, MCT, & MTS

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MR-JCBA-Updated-01-01-2025.pdf

MLS-JCBA-Updated-01-01-2025.pdf

MTS-JCBA-Updated-01-01-2025.pdf

MCT-JCBA-Updated-01-01-2025.pdf

Online Voting

Before considering any AIR-21 Whistle-Blower action,
Please contact your in-station Local 591 Representatives.

Here is an aviation Labor attorney providing a detailed explanation of how the AIR-21 Process works: