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Statement: The TWU Congratulates Polly Trottenberg on Confirmation as Deputy Transportation Secretary

April 13, 2021 In The News, On The Hill, Press Releases, Transit, Transit Blog

FOR 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, […]

Release: The TWU Supports Nuria Fernandez for Federal Transit Administrator at DoT and Doug Parker for Assistant Secretary of OSHA at DoL

April 12, 2021 In The News, On The Hill, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

FOR 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 […]

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

April 1, 2021 Air, Air Blog, Blog, In The News, On The Hill, Press Releases, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

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 […]

American Rescue Plan Saves Thousands of TWU Jobs

March 17, 2021 Air, Air Blog, Blog, Health & Safety, In The News, On The Hill, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

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 […]

The TWU Urges Senate to Immediately Pass COVID Relief Bill

March 2, 2021 In The News, On The Hill, Press Releases, Uncategorized

FOR 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 […]

Press Release: The TWU Congratulates Pete Buttigieg Following Confirmation as Department of Transportation Secretary

February 2, 2021 Air, Air Blog, Blog, In The News, On The Hill, Press Releases, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano at dromano@twu.org The TWU Congratulates Pete Buttigieg Following Confirmation as Department of Transportation Secretary The following statement can be attributed to Transport Workers Union of America International President John Samuelsen, following the confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary. “Secretary Pete Buttigieg is more […]

Press Release: The TWU Calls on Senate to Confirm Buttigieg as DOT Secretary

January 27, 2021 Blog, In The News, On The Hill, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org The TWU Calls on Senate to Confirm Buttigieg as DOT Secretary Transport Union Workers of America (TWU) International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement after the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee voted to nominate Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of the Department of Transportation: […]

Press Release: The TWU Looks Forward to Working with President Biden and Vice President Harris

January 20, 2021 Air, Air Blog, Blog, In The News, On The Hill, Press Releases, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Looks Forward to Working with President Biden and Vice President Harris Following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the following statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union (TWU) President John Samuelsen: “The TWU is proud to congratulate […]

Press Release: The Biden Administration’s Mask Mandate Will Save Lives

January 20, 2021 Air, Air Blog, Blog, Health & Safety, In The News, On The Hill, Press Releases, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The Biden Administration’s Mask Mandate Will Save Lives In response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of a federal mask mandate, the following statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union (TWU) President John Samuelsen: “It’s about damn time our government lived up to its obligations […]

Press Release: The TWU Applauds President-Elect Biden’s Covid-19 Relief Package

January 15, 2021 Air, Air Blog, Blog, Health & Safety, In The News, On The Hill, Press Releases, Rail, Rail Blog, Recent Posts, Transit, Transit Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org The TWU Applauds President-Elect Biden’s Covid-19 Relief Package WASHINGTON, DC – President Elect Joe Biden released a comprehensive $1.9 trillion stimulus plan on Jan 14. It includes a Covid-19 relief package designed to protect the health and safety of frontline workers, as well as prevent […]