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STATEMENT: THE TWU CONGRATULATES POLLY TROTTENBERG ON CONFIRMATION AS DEPUTY TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY
Posted OnApril 13, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Congratulates Polly Trottenberg on Confirmation as Deputy Transportation Secretary This statement can be attributed to Transport Workers Union of America International President John Samuelsen: “Polly Trottenberg will be an excellent Deputy Transportation Secretary. During her time with the New York City Department of Transportation, Ms….Read More…
RELEASE: THE TWU SUPPORTS NURIA FERNANDEZ FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATOR AT DOT AND DOUG PARKER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF OSHA AT DOL
Posted OnApril 12, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Supports Nuria Fernandez for Federal Transit Administrator at DoT Transport Workers Union also supports Cal/OSHA Chief Doug Parker for Assistant Secretary of OSHA at DoL Following the nominations of Nuria Fernandez and Doug Parker, this statement can be attributed to Transport Workers Union of America…Read More…
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN SAVES THOUSANDS OF TWU JOBS
Posted OnApril 1, 2021 byTWU 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…Read More…
THE TWU IS ENCOURAGED BY EARLY DETAILS FROM PRESIDENT BIDEN’S INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN
Posted OnMarch 31, 2021 byMarch 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…Read More…
Statement: American Rescue Plan Will Provide Critical Boost to Transport Workers Amid COVID-19 Recovery
Posted OnMarch 12, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org American Rescue Plan Will Provide Critical Boost to Transport Workers Amid COVID-19 Recovery The TWU Fought for Maximum Worker Protections on Every Dollar of Funding for Transit, Rail, and Airline Sectors Following the President signing the American Rescue Plan into law, this statement should be attributed…Read More…
STATEMENT: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN WILL PROVIDE CRITICAL BOOST TO TRANSPORT WORKERS AMID COVID-19 RECOVERY
Posted OnMarch 10, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org American Rescue Plan Will Provide Critical Boost to Transport Workers Amid COVID-19 Recovery The TWU Fought for Maximum Worker Protections on Every Dollar of Funding for Transit, Rail, and Airline Sectors Following the President signing the American Rescue Plan into law, this statement should be attributed to…Read More…
The TWU Salutes the Women on Our IEC & B this International Women’s Day
Posted OnMarch 8, 2021 byMarch 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,…Read More…
The TWU Urges Senate to Immediately Pass COVID Relief Bill
Posted OnMarch 2, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Urges Senate to Immediately Pass COVID Relief Bill Following the House of Representatives vote to pass the American Rescue Plan, Transport Union Workers of America (TWU) International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement: “As the TWU continues to mourn the transport workers that…Read More…
March is Women’s History Month: The TWU International Celebrates Our Working Women
Posted OnFebruary 28, 2021 byMarch 1 kicks off a month dedicated to celebrating Women’s History. The TWU International will be spending the next 31 days shining a bright spotlight on the incredible feats women accomplish each and every day. Before Covid-19 times and throughout this pandemic, they silently overcome obstacles while skillfully performing their day-to-day duties – whether they…Read More…
AA Association Update: Allocator Arbitration Communication
Posted OnFebruary 24, 2021 byFebruary 23, 2021 Sisters and Brothers, This communication is being shared to address the concerns that will arise from the fact that the Fleet Service “Allocator” Arbitration was not heard today. We are all well aware of the challenges we face while dealing with this pandemic, but at the same time we have developed proper…Read More…