Transit – TWU

TWU Participates in International Transportation, Labor and Manufacturers Summit in Vatican City

March 18, 2019 Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

The leadership of the Transport Workers Union of America was invited to participate in a Transportation, Labor and Manufacturers summit held at Casina Pio IV in Vatican City, March 4-5. The summit was sponsored by the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) and the Vatican’s Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences (PAS). International President John Samuelsen, Secretary-Treasurer Jerome […]

The TWU was recently featured in this article by Bob Hennelly on Salon.com

March 8, 2019 In The News, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

“I think he is a fauxgressive, not a progressive,” Mr. Samuelsen said in a phone interview. “He’s the exact kind of Democrat that got Trump elected, and he’s exactly the kind of candidate that if he gets traction in the primary will get Trump re-elected.” To read the full text click here or see below. New […]

Putting Brakes on Toxic School Buses in Augusta, GA

March 8, 2019 Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog, Video

The TWU is fighting back against environmental hazards that are plaguing school bus drivers, mechanics, monitors and school children in Augusta, GA. The International and TWU Local 239 hosted a Citizen’s Town Hall: Augusta School Buses in Crisis on March 7. Students, parents, teachers and bus operators packed the room discussing the health and safety […]

Everyday Heroes: Local 291 Member Elijah Saleem

March 6, 2019 In The News, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

The evening of President’s Day, Feb. 18, Saleem was driving his bus north on NW 155th Street and 27th Avenue when he saw a car go into a canal. He immediately and safely stopped the bus and waded into the water to rescue the occupants – a man in his 20s, his sister and his […]

CITIZEN’S TOWN HALL: Augusta School Buses in Crisis #TOXICSCHOOLBUS

March 5, 2019 Press Releases, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY CONTACT: Nick Bedell, 646-298-2123 March 5, 2019 WHEN: Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. WHERE: Minnick Park, 1850 Kissingbower Road, Augusta GA 30904 WHO: The Transport Workers Union (TWU), which represents School Bus Operators and Mechanics for Richmond County, is hosting a Citizen’s Town Hall where parents, students, teachers and drivers will speak […]

President Samuelsen Appointed to International Transport Worker Federation’s Urban Transport Committee

February 6, 2019 Press Releases, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Denise Romano at 202-719-3837 February 6, 2019 Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) International President John Samuelsen was appointed to the International Transport Worker Federation’s (ITF) Urban Transport Committee (UTC). The UTC is a joint activity of the ITF Railway Workers’ Section and the ITF Road Transport Workers’ Section on […]

TWU Urges FTA to Uphold FAST Act Transit Worker Protections

December 6, 2018 On The Hill, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

On Nov. 13, the TWU sent a letter to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) urging them to uphold the worker protections that the TWU fought for during the FAST Act. As you recall, Congress enacted the FAST Act in 2015, which renewed public transportation programs (and Amtrak). The TWU successfully fought hard against schemes to […]

TWU Files Comments to DOT Document, “Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicles 3.0”

December 6, 2018 On The Hill, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

On Dec. 3, the TWU filed comments to a Department of Transportation (DOT) document called “Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicles 3.0” (AV 3.0). This DOT guidance document seeks to rush the use of driverless transit buses without much consideration for how it could harm workers and public safety. The TWU’s comments urge […]

Join the 2018 TWU Transit Division Holiday Challenge

November 27, 2018 Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

From Transit Division Director Curtis Tate: As we enter this holiday season, we have much to be grateful for. The good feelings that come from being grateful can help us connect with both our members and the communities we serve by uplifting each other and renewing the faith that we are not alone in our […]

Happy Thanksgiving from the TWU!

November 19, 2018 Air, Air Blog, Gaming, Gaming 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 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 ones. You […]