Recent Posts activism, climate march, social justice
Statement from International President Harry Lombardo: “TWU has always been proud to stand on the front lines of social justice issues—from civil and human rights, to women’s rights, to climate change. On April 29, we’ll also be proud to support the People’s March for Climate, Jobs, and Justice, because when regular people take to the […]
Local 100 member Louis Gray was working on the subway tracks in the early morning hours of Nov. 3 when he was struck and killed by an oncoming train as he and another member, Jeffrey Fleming, tried to jump out of the way. Fleming survived. TWU International Executive Vice President and Local 100 President John […]
TWU Local 234 in Philadelphia and the city’s transit agency, SEPTA, came to an agreement early this morning to end the week-long strike in that city. The five-year deal is subject to ratification by the full membership.
It is with great sadness that we share the news that International Vice President and Local 101 President, Michael Conigliaro passed away suddenly early on November 1, 2016. Mike was a brother and friend to all of us, and his spirit, kindness, and commitment to this union will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers […]
Press Releases, Recent Posts, Transit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2016 CONTACT: Ori Korin TWU International Union Stands with Striking Members in Philadelphia Washington, D.C. – Nearly 5,000 SEPTA workers represented by TWU Local 234 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania have walked off the job and are headed to the picket lines this morning. The union members operate subways, trolleys and buses […]
Published 16 Oct, 2012 Gov. Mitt Romney has made his plan for the American worker very clear.
Published 11 Jul, 2014 Today, TWU International Executive Vice President John Samuelsen and Transit, Universities, Utilities and Services Division Director Jerome Lafragola brought our union’s know-how to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s transit assault prevention summit at DOT headquarters in Washington, D.C. Addressing fellow leaders in organized labor and representatives from transit agencies, law enforcement, […]
Published 16 Jul, 2016 Earlier today, President Obama signed an FAA extension bill that will lock in current FAA funding levels for 14 months, until September 30, 2017. TWU opposed passage because it included a provision that has the potential to cost some of our members their jobs. In response to recent terrorist attacks on European […]
Air, Gaming, Rail, Recent Posts, Transit
Published 07 Oct, 2016 We can all use more cake in our lives. But this election season, it’s even more important that we bake a strong labor layer cake, together. In the latest video from TWU International, find an authentic American recipe for making a delicious cake that contains collective bargaining rights, dignity and respect […]
Air, Gaming, Rail, Recent Posts, Transit
Published 27 May, 2016 International President Harry Lombardo reflects on Memorial Day in this video message to members. Having trouble viewing the video below? Watch on YouTube. Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day after the Civil War in 1868, when an organization of veterans in Illinois established it as a time for the nation to decorate […]
