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Covid-19 Resources

October 13, 2020 Health & Safety, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

GENERAL GUIDANCE Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), May 2020 – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fspecific-groups%2Fguidance-business-response.html Resuming Business Toolkit – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/resuming-business-toolkit.html?deliveryName=USCDC_10_4-DM29483 Prepare your Small Business and Employees for the Effects of COVID-19 – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-small-business.html Discontinuation of Isolation for Persons with COVID-19 Not in Healthcare Settings – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/disposition-in-home-patients.html General Business Frequently Asked Questions – […]

Press Release: Hypocritical DOT Refuses to Mandate Masks

October 6, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Health & Safety, In The News, Press Releases, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2020 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Hypocritical DOT Refuses to Mandate Masks On Friday, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) rejected a petition from the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO to require masks for passengers on commercial passenger transportation. TWU International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement in response: “It’s downright dangerous for […]

The TWU Honors the 19th Anniversary of 9/11

September 11, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

Today marks the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The TWU honors the sacrifices made by Cabin Crews, Passengers, First Responders and all the innocent victims who perished that day. The TWU also celebrates all of our members who played a significant role in the following months selflessly assisting with response, transportation, rescue, recovery and […]

Happy Labor Day to Our Frontline Heroes!

September 4, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

The leadership and staff of the TWU International wish our frontline heroes and their families a very safe and happy Labor Day! The past few months have been filled with tragedy. In the midst of these hardships and sacrifices, we deserve to pause for one day to revel in our holiday. Labor Day celebrates all […]

TOMORROW: Join the Virtual March on Washington

August 27, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

Tomorrow, please join us in watching the March on Washington virtually, info is below: If there ever was a year that underscored the importance of collective action, and the significance of civil rights activism, it is the year 2020. After months of protests, online petitions, campaigns, and boycotts, we’ve seen firsthand the power we have […]

Local 241 reaches deal with Columbia University

August 3, 2020 Transit

After months of hard-fought negotiations, TWU Local 241 workers at Columbia University reached an agreement over the weekend! The deal includes a fair wage package, essential bonuses, additional recognition at new campuses, and most importantly, no new increases to healthcare costs. This victory comes after Local 241 authorized a strike in response to Columbia’s attempts […]

We Mourn Theresa Samuelsen, Mother of International President John Samuelsen

July 25, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Transit, Transit Blog

The Union is saddened today by the passing of Theresa Samuelsen, who raised four sons and a daughter in Brooklyn, including TWU International President Samuelsen. She had eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Her husband Bunky passed away in 2017. She was a lifetime trade unionist, who worked as a benefit fund administrator for both […]

In Memoriam: John Bland

July 10, 2020 Air, Air Blog, Blog, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

With heavy hearts, the TWU International Administrative Council announces the passing of John Bland. It is said the arc of history is long, but it bends toward justice. Mr. Bland stood on the precipice of that arc to demand justice for all. John Bland was TWU’s Administrative Vice President until his retirement in 2017 and the Director […]

26 Senators Sign onto TWU Letter Urging Significant Support for Public Transit

July 9, 2020 On The Hill, Press Releases, Transit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2020 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org 26 Senators Sign onto TWU Letter Urging Significant Support for Public Transit Safe and clean public transit is essential to our fight against COVID-19 Washington, D.C. – On July 8, 2020, Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) led a group of 26 U.S. Senators who sent a […]

The TWU Applauds Passage of $1.5T House Surface Transportation Bill

July 1, 2020 On The Hill, Press Releases, Rail, Transit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2020 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Applauds Passage of $1.5T House Surface Transportation Bill INVEST in America Act provides essential worker protections in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic Washington, D.C. – The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) applauds the House passage of the Investing in a New […]