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The TWU Opposes the Senate Republican Stimulus Proposal and Demands Immediate Relief for Workers

March 22, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Blog, Health & Safety, In The News, On The Hill, Press Releases, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2020 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Opposes the Senate Republican Stimulus Proposal and Demands Immediate Relief for Workers In response to the Senate Republican stimulus proposal, the following statement should be attributed to John Samuelsen, International President, Transport Workers Union of America (TWU): “The Senate Republican stimulus proposal is […]

COVID-19 Update from the TWU International Administrative Council

March 20, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Blog, Health & Safety, In The News, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

March 19, 2020 Dear TWU local leaders and members, As we all continue to grapple with the unprecedented public health and economic crises caused by the coronavirus, I wanted to reach out to brief you on the efforts which the International has been making on behalf of our members’ health, safety, and economic welfare. I […]

Nine Years Without a Contract: TWU Local 2001 Rallies at PATH in Jersey City

January 31, 2020 Negotiations, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts

On Thursday, January 30, members of TWU Local 2001 held a lively informational picket in Jersey City. They have been working nine years without a contract. Mayor Steve Fulop visited the picket line. Check out all the photos!

PATH workers with no new contract since 2011 picket, demand raises – NJ Advance

January 31, 2020 Negotiations, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts

By Larry Higgs They were loud, they were numerous and they told commuters and passersby they haven’t had a new contract in close to a decade. Several hundred off-duty PATH workers from eight unions that haven’t reached an agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey held a demonstration Thursday afternoon at the Grove […]

PRESS RELEASE: The TWU Supports House Moving Forward Infrastructure Framework

January 29, 2020 Air, Air Blog, On The Hill, Press Releases, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2020 Contact: Denise Romano, 202-719-3837 The TWU Supports House Moving Forward Infrastructure Framework The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) supports the Moving Forward Framework for infrastructure investment introduced today by House leaders today. The plan will increase infrastructure investment to $760 billion over five years, prioritizing public transit funding, […]

Apply for the 2020 Michael J. Quill Scholarship

January 13, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

Applications are now being accepted for the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund. This scholarship will offer fifteen (15) college-bound dependents of TWU members with a scholarship worth $4800.00. This scholarship will be paid out, per year in the amount of $1200.00 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four (4) year course. We […]

Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours from the TWU International!

November 26, 2019 Air, Air Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

The entire leadership and staff at the TWU International extends their warmest wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday to all of our hardworking, dedicated members. We know this is the busiest travel time of the year, and we recognize each and every one of you for keeping everyone safe as they journey to their loved […]

TWU, Leading Unions, Associations, Announce ‘Moving America Forward’ Presidential Candidate Forum on Infrastructure at UNLV

November 25, 2019 Air, Air Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

On Nov. 20, a group of leading labor unions associations announced “Moving America Forward: a 2020 Presidential Candidate Forum on Infrastructure,” convened by United for Infrastructure, to be held over President’s Day Weekend 2020 on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). President’s Day Weekend marks the start of early voting in […]

Happy Veterans Day from the TWU International

November 11, 2019 Air, Air Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

The TWU is honored to serve the thousands of our members who are veterans from all branches of the U.S. military, especially on Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.

Rail Chiefs announce formation of Coordinated Bargaining Coalition

November 1, 2019 Negotiations, Press Releases, Rail, Rail Blog

CLEVELAND and WASHINGTON, DC, November 1 — Top leaders of 10 rail unions announced today that their organizations will be participating in coordinated bargaining in the round of national negotiations that began on November 1, 2019. The unions comprising the Coordinated Bargaining Coalition are: American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen / […]