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March 31, 2021 Transport Workers Union of America International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement after President Biden released his American Jobs Plan today: “ The TWU looks forward to working with the Biden administration on the creation of union jobs through the American Jobs Plan. The TWU will continue to partner with the […]
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TWU members, Last week, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law – the fifth Covid-19 emergency response bill since the beginning of the pandemic. The TWU played a major role in getting this bill passed, and it includes significant funding that will go directly into your pockets. Over the past year, we have […]
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March 8 is International Women’s Day, celebrating the many accomplishments and contributions that women have made throughout history – despite all the unique difficulties they silently face. This year, the TWU International would like to recognize the talented, dedicated, selfless women who serve on our International Executive Council & Board: Delisa Brown, President, Local 171, […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Urges Senate to Immediately Pass COVID Relief Bill Following the House of Representatives vote to pass the American Rescue Plan, Transport Union Workers of America (TWU) International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement: “As the TWU continues to mourn the transport workers that […]
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March 1 kicks off a month dedicated to celebrating Women’s History. The TWU International will be spending the next 31 days shining a bright spotlight on the incredible feats women accomplish each and every day. Before Covid-19 times and throughout this pandemic, they silently overcome obstacles while skillfully performing their day-to-day duties – whether they […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Nation’s First Bikeshare Local Elects Executive Board Transport Workers Union Local 320 – the nation’s first organized bikeshare work group – has elected an executive board. The results are: Patrice Delva – President Sheldon Hall – Executive Vice President Stan Jones – Secretary-Treasurer Kimberly Griffin […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano at dromano@twu.org The TWU Congratulates Pete Buttigieg Following Confirmation as Department of Transportation Secretary The following statement can be attributed to Transport Workers Union of America International President John Samuelsen, following the confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary. “Secretary Pete Buttigieg is more […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Opposes Decision to Eliminate Vaccine Prioritization for Transport Workers in California Following the announcement that California is going to eliminate job-classification as a criterion for vaccine prioritization going forward, the following statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union (TWU) President John Samuelsen: “This […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org The TWU Calls on Senate to Confirm Buttigieg as DOT Secretary Transport Union Workers of America (TWU) International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement after the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee voted to nominate Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of the Department of Transportation: […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Looks Forward to Working with President Biden and Vice President Harris Following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the following statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union (TWU) President John Samuelsen: “The TWU is proud to congratulate […]
