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Samuelsen Sworn in as International President After Lombardo Announces Retirement
Posted OnMay 2, 2017 byIEC Unanimously Elevates John Samuelsen As 10th International President After Harry Lombardo Announces Retirement At the TWU International Executive Council meeting today, Executive Vice President John Samuelsen was elevated to International President after incumbent President Harry Lombardo unexpectedly announced his retirement, effective immediately. Samuelsen is President of TWU’s largest affiliate, Local 100 in New York…Read More…
TWU Veterans Committee Meeting
Posted OnJanuary 3, 2017 byThe TWU Veterans Committee will hold its next quarterly meeting January 31 (travel day) through February 3 in Phoenix, Arizona. Please RSVP as soon as possible to Recording Secretary Charlana Bilodeau and also to add any agenda items. Book your room by Jan. 12. Read the full notice. Read More…
Happy Holidays from TWU
Posted OnDecember 23, 2016 byBrothers and Sisters: The TWU International Administrative Committee and International staff extend to you and your families warm wishes for a happy, healthy holiday season. This is a time for reflection and to make plans for 2017; a time to give thanks for one another, to evaluate what we accomplished, and to assess where we…Read More…
TWU Activities Celebrating MLK Jr. Day
Posted OnDecember 19, 2016 byThe AFL-CIO will not be holding a conference this year; but TWU, along with the Black Heritage Society will still observe and celebrate the holiday in Houston, Texas, January 13 – 16, 2017. For more information about the event, including costs and how to register, please read this memo from John Bland, International Administrative Vice…Read More…
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Posted OnDecember 7, 2016 bySeventy-five years ago today, the United States was attacked by Japan at Pearl Harbor, “a date which will live in infamy.” Ninety minutes after the attack began, it was over—leaving 2,403 Americans dead and another 1,178 wounded. The U.S. was at war with Japan, and three days later, with Germany. While the nation…Read More…
Happy Thanksgiving
Posted OnNovember 23, 2016 byHappy Thanksgiving to TWU members and their families From the leadership and international staff of TWU, we’d like to extend a heartfelt wish for a joyous Thanksgiving to all of our members. We know this is the busiest travel time of the year and many of you are working on Thanksgiving Day itself…Read More…
Veterans Day 2016
Posted OnNovember 10, 2016 byThe Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO joins with millions of grateful Americans in recognizing the sacrifice and commitment of our veterans of the armed forces. On Veterans Day and every day, we are honored to count among TWU’s members thousands of veterans from all branches of the U.S. military who have protected this great…Read More…
As Americans, Voting Is Our Duty. TWU Vets Explain Why.
Posted OnNovember 7, 2016 byAs Americans, Voting Is Our Duty. TWU Vets Explain Why. Published 07 Nov, 2016 As union members, friends, and allies, we cannot sit on the sidelines while anti-labor politicians try to court union voters. It’s time to take action and stand up for the rights of all union members. TWU represents nearly 140,000 working people…Read More…
Know Your Rights on Election Day
Posted OnNovember 7, 2016 byKnow Your Rights on Election Day Published 07 Nov, 2016 Election Day is here. TWU has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, and we want to make sure our members know their rights before they go in the voting booth this year. Here’s what you need to know: Many states offer same-day voter registration. If you…Read More…
TWU Fact Check: The Truth About Hillary Clinton
Posted OnNovember 1, 2016 byTWU Fact Check: The Truth About Hillary Clinton Published 01 Nov, 2016 What does Hillary stand for? She stands for… Expanding collective bargaining rights. Protecting workers’ rights. Empowering working people. Investing in good jobs. Support for airline and railroad worker bargaining rights. Promoting fair compensation. Her record proves it. If you’re out there…Read More…