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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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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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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 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 […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The Biden Administration’s Mask Mandate Will Save Lives In response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of a federal mask mandate, the following statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union (TWU) President John Samuelsen: “It’s about damn time our government lived up to its obligations […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org The TWU Applauds President-Elect Biden’s Covid-19 Relief Package WASHINGTON, DC – President Elect Joe Biden released a comprehensive $1.9 trillion stimulus plan on Jan 14. It includes a Covid-19 relief package designed to protect the health and safety of frontline workers, as well as prevent […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2020 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Applauds Nomination of Marty Walsh To Be Labor Secretary Following President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of Marty Walsh to be Labor Secretary, the following statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen: “The Transport Workers Union offers is thrilled to congratulate […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org TWU Statement on Transportation Secretary Chao’s Resignation Transport Workers Union International President John Samuelsen issued the statement below in response to Transportation Secretary Chao’s resignation: “Our democracy rests on the choices our leaders make to uphold and honor our civil procedures and norms. In the […]
