Negotiations
NYC Ferry Workers Unanimously Vote to Join the TWU, New York’s Fightback Union
Posted OnAugust 7, 2026 byWe are growing our ranks at the New York City Ferry with this latest organizing victory, as Technicians and Welders can see the day-in-day-out fight we bring on all fronts and want to be a part of it.Read More…
Transit Workers in Augusta, Georgia are Prepared to Strike After Months of Negotiations
Posted OnAugust 6, 2026 by“MV Transit is a behemoth worth billions of dollars trying to argue they can’t afford to raise the pay of a starting Bus Operator from $17 per hour to $21 per hour – that’s absurd,” said TWU International President John Samuelsen. “The TWU is ready to throw the entire weight of the International Union and our 165,000 members behind Local 527 in their ongoing fight with MV Transit.”Read More…
Menzies Fuelers in Orlando Join the TWU, the Largest Union at MCO Airport
Posted OnAugust 5, 2026 byThe Transport Workers Union of America has successfully organized all Aircraft Fuelers at Orlando International Airport, as Fuelers and GSE Mechanics with Menzies were voluntarily recognized to join TWU Local 504. The TWU is the largest airport workers union in the country and the largest union on property at Orlando International Airport.Read More…
TWU Local 320 – LA Metro Bike Share Union Secures Landmark Contract Extension with Bicycle Transit Systems
Posted OnApril 3, 2026 byTWU Local 320 – LA Metro Bike Share Union Secures Landmark Contract Extension with Bicycle Transit Systems (Los Angeles, CA) Members of TWU Local 320, based in Los Angeles, secured a landmark industry-leading contract extension with Bicycle Transit Systems featuring 13% raises over two years and a 32-hour, 4-day work week. “I could not be…Read More…
Pittsburgh Bikeshare Workers Vote to Join the TWU, America’s Largest Bikeshare Union
Posted OnMarch 3, 2026 byPittsburgh bikeshare workers with POGOH voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to join the Transport Workers Union of America, the largest union of bikeshare workers nationwide. The decisive vote came quickly after POGOH workers filed to join the TWU last month. “Today’s victory is a big step forward for POGOH bikeshare workers who want the benefits of a contract and being a part of the country’s…Read More…
JetBlue Air Dispatchers Vote to Join the TWU and Reject Management’s Empty Promises
Posted OnFebruary 26, 2026 byAir Dispatchers and dispatch-related workers at JetBlue Airways voted Thursday to join the Transport Workers Union of America, the latest group of JetBlue workers to join the largest union of airline workers in the country. JetBlue Dispatch workers voted to unionize after years of broken promises from management – a strong rejection of JetBlue’s “at-will…Read More…
POGOH Bikeshare Workers in Pittsburgh File to Join the TWU
Posted OnFebruary 13, 2026 byPittsburgh bikeshare workers with POGOH filed for an election to join the Transport Workers Union of America, the largest union of bikeshare workers nationwide. “Bikeshare workers in Pittsburgh decided to demand a greater say in their working conditions and join the TWU to fight for better pay, benefits and quality-of-life improvements,” said TWU International President John Samuelsen….Read More…
TWU Airbus Flight Simulator Technicians Win Big Gains in 5-Year Contract
Posted OnJanuary 26, 2026 byFlight Simulator Technicians in Miami and Denver working for Airbus and represented by TWU Local 525 recently ratified a new five-year contract that locks in a 20 percent raise, along with other significant benefits. The Flight Simulator Technicians set up the massive simulators, which need to be constantly reconfigured to mimic different Airbus aircraft. They also maintain and install the flight…Read More…
TWU International, Local 234, Team Up for Victory in Philadelphia
Posted OnDecember 18, 2025 byTWU International President John Samuelsen, Administrative Vice President Curtis Tate, and Local 234 leaders discuss potential strike action. Local 234, which has a strong history of fighting back against SEPTA management, teamed up with TWU International to secure a new contract after coming within hours of striking. The might and full force of the International was behind…Read More…
TWU Flight Attendants at FSI Overwhelmingly Ratify a New Five-Year Contract
Posted OnDecember 16, 2025 byFlight Attendants at TWU Local 578 ratified a new five-year contract on Monday with over 96 percent voting in favor of a deal that increases wages and provides critical quality-of-life gains. “Flight Attendants at TWU Local 578 voted massively to ratify a new contract that immediately offers life-changing raises, approaching 50 percent over five years,” said TWU International President John Samuelsen….Read More…