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The Transport Workers Union of America Celebrates Juneteenth

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June 19, 1865, or Juneteenth, marks the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States, one of the most important dates in our nation’s history.

But even today, 155 years later, systemic racism is still alive in the United States. Over the past several months, the senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Rayshard Brooks, and others have reminded us how far we still have to go in our fight for racial justice.

Just as we celebrate July 4th as Independence Day from the British Empire in 1776, we also celebrate Juneteenth as Independence Day for the millions of enslaved people. But we recognize that many Americans were not free from legal discrimination for nearly another century and today still must fight for full and equal treatment under American law and in our society.

This year, we will celebrate Juneteenth in streets across the country where the modern-day civil rights movement marches for justice. TWU members’ participation in this movement follows our long history of fighting for equality in the workplace and in our communities, beginning with our first New York City subway contract in 1937. In subsequent years, the TWU continued to fight for and win equality for all workers, regardless of color or creed, in hiring and promotional opportunities across every industry where we represent workers.

We are determined to continue that fight as we organize in workplaces across America. Each one of us deserves to truly be free.

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The TWU Is Encouraged by Early Details from President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

March 31, 2021 Transport Workers Union of America International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement after President Biden released his American Jobs Plan today: “ The TWU looks forward to working with the Biden administration on the creation of union jobs through the American Jobs Plan. The TWU will continue to partner with the […]

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American Rescue Plan Saves Thousands of TWU Jobs

TWU members, Last week, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law – the fifth Covid-19 emergency response bill since the beginning of the pandemic. The TWU played a major role in getting this bill passed, and it includes significant funding that will go directly into your pockets. Over the past year, we have […]

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The TWU Salutes the Women on Our IEC & B this International Women’s Day

March 8 is International Women’s Day, celebrating the many accomplishments and contributions that women have made throughout history – despite all the unique difficulties they silently face. This year, the TWU International would like to recognize the talented, dedicated, selfless women who serve on our International Executive Council & Board: Delisa Brown, President, Local 171, […]

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