Happy Veterans Day from the TWU International
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.
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The TWU Takes Over Broadway at Local 100 Contract Rally – International In “Lock Step” with Local 100
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Deafening shouts of “We Move this City,” “No Contract, No Peace” and “We’ve Got the Power” echoed down Broadway as TWU International President John Samuelsen led a rogue march of hundreds of transit workers from New York City Hall to MTA headquarters on October 30. Waiting for them and taking over the street for blocks […]
President Samuelsen Elected USA Chair of International Transport Workers Federation Road Transport Committee
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TWU International President John Samuelsen was elected USA Chair of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) Road Transport Committee earlier this month. The ITF represents over 2.5 million road transport workers around the world. In this role, President Samuelsen will work with other transportation leaders around the world to combat the negative effects of privatization, […]
TWU International Communications Dept Wins More than 10 ILCA Awards
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TWU International Communications Dept Wins More than 10 ILCA Awards The TWU International Communications Department won more than 10 International Labor Communications Association (ILCA) Awards for work performed in the 2018 calendar year. The ILCA, founded in 1955, is the professional organization of labor communicators in North America. The annual ILCA Labor Media Contest recognizes […]
Oct 16 is the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Day of Action
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TWU members are encouraged to participate in the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act Day of Action on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The PRO Act strengthens the federal laws protecting a workers’ right to organize. It would stop companies from retaliating against workers for exercising their democratic rights. It would help newly organized employees negotiate […]
Save the Date: Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act Day of Action – Wednesday, Oct. 16
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On Wednesday, October 16, TWU members are encouraged to participate in the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act Day of Action, with a national call-in and social media blitz. The PRO Act strengthens the federal laws protecting a workers’ right to organize. You can read all about it in Secretary-Treasurer Lafragola’s column. Stay tuned […]
Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2019 Will Strengthen Unions
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(The following article first appeared in the Summer 2019 issue of the TWU Express magazine) Click here for a PDF version By International Secretary-Treasurer Jerome Lafragola It’s getting harder and harder to make ends meet, as working peoples’ wages remain stagnant while the rich get richer. In fact, between 1980 and 2014, income for the […]
PRESS RELEASE: TWU Local 208 Hosts Community Event to Stop Driverless Buses
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Laverty at 269-598-2235 September 18, 2019 TWU Local 208 Hosts Community Event to Stop Driverless Buses WHEN: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 19, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Travelers’ Rest Baptist Church, 1533 Cleveland Avenue WHO: TWU Local 208 and the People Before Robots Campaign, a statewide coalition of […]
The TWU Honors the 18th Anniversary of 9/11
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Today marks the 18th anniversary of one of the most tragic of days in modern history. The Transport Workers Union honors the sacrifices made by Cabin Crews, Passengers, First Responders and all the innocent victims who perished on September 11, 2001. As we remember the tragic events that unfolded on 9/11 we ask that you […]
Happy Labor Day from the TWU International!
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The entire TWU International Administrative Committee and staff wish our hardworking members and their families a very Happy Labor Day! This is our holiday – a day to celebrate all the progress the trade union movement has made. Whether you spend your weekend grilling with your family or on the job keeping America moving, take […]