Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) Archives

January 11

Flight Attendant Asks for Contempt Ruling Against Southwest for Violating Court Order Regarding Illegal Firing at Union’s Behest

District Court ordered Southwest to announce that airline may not discriminate on basis of religion; airline instead effectively denied wrongdoing despite jury verdict, leading to contempt charges

December 22

Foundation Client Charlene Carter Wins $5.1 Million Verdict After Union Boss-Instigated Firing

Charlene Carter on her Foundation-won trial victory: “I am so humbled and thankful for today’s decision and for everyone who’s supported me these past five years.”

December 9

Flight Attendant Fired Over Religious Beliefs at Behest of TWU Union and Southwest Airlines Wins Reinstatement

TWU union and Southwest retaliated against employee for speaking out against political stances and activities of union leadership that violated her religious beliefs

December 8

Another Win For Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Charlene Carter

Southwest Flight Attendant Charlene Carter has just been granted a full reinstatement after winning a settlement

August 5

Flight Attendant’s Legal Victory Over Illegal Union-Instigated Firing Exposes Union Boss Targeting of Dissenting Employees

Trial documents show union activist advocating 'targeted assassinations' of union critics, Southwest senior management referring to nonmember as 'cancer'.

July 28

National Right To Work Wins $5.1M Award for Southwest Flight Attendant

TWU union and Southwest retaliated against employee for speaking out against political stances and activities of union leadership that violated her religious beliefs

July 19

TWU Officials Lose $5.1 Million in Lawsuit Due to Refusing to Accommodate Southwest Employee's Religious Rights

"The [...] Foundation exists to help individuals like Charlene stand up to union bullies, and we're proud to have helped win this verdict."

July 19

National Right To Work Wins $5.1M Award for Southwest Flight Attendant's Case Against Union and Airline

Flight Attendant Triumphs Over TWU Union and Southwest in Suit About Illegal Firing; Jury Awards $5.1 Million in Damages TWU union and Southwest retaliated against employee for speaking out against political stances and activities of union leadership that violated her…

July 19

Religious Freedom: Flight Attendant Triumphs Over TWU Union and Southwest in Lawsuit; Jury Awards $5.1 Million in Damages

TWU union and Southwest retaliated against employee for speaking out against political stances and activities of union leadership that violated her religious beliefs