Rail
New Bill Would Extend No Tax on Overtime to All Transport Workers
Posted OnSeptember 19, 2025 byA new, bipartisan bill introduced Thursday and backed by the Transport Workers Union of America would expand the No Tax on Overtime policy to include about three million workers who are currently ineligible for a tax deduction on overtime earnings. “Half of our membership is currently ineligible for this critical tax break and the TWU…Read More…
Honoring Mike Quill and the TWU’s Rich History: Convention Day Four Recap
Posted OnSeptember 18, 2025 byThe final day of the 27th Transport Workers Union Convention in Las Vegas concluded with a homage to the TWU’s historical roots and founder Mike Quill – who was born 120 years ago today. TWU International President John Samuelsen told delegates that Quill was a fierce advocate for racial equality and spent years traveling…Read More…
A Spotlight on Safety: Convention Day 3 Recap
Posted OnSeptember 17, 2025 byWorkplace safety dominated the morning session of the 27th Constitutional Convention with International President John Samuelsen saying prosecutors need to “lock up” unhinged riders and passengers who assault TWU members. “We need urban district attorneys to lock up violent people,” Samuelsen said. “We’re not the punching bags of freakin’ psychotic people.” Samuelsen held up Brooklyn District…Read More…
TWU Strongly Opposes Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
Posted OnJuly 29, 2025 byBillions for Wall Street while workers get shafted The Transport Workers Union of America strongly opposes the planned merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern and urges federal regulators, lawmakers, shippers, and unions to block the deal. “Union Pacific has a shameful safety record and was caught by the federal government trying to…Read More…
Feds Agree with TWU in Brightline Clash
Posted OnJuly 1, 2025 byThe TWU won a significant victory against Brightline – and its shameful, ongoing effort to squash workers’ rights. The Federal Railway Administration essentially told the company’s wealthy executives and billionaire owners to stop the delay tactics and negotiate a contract with worker representatives.Read More…
Conrail Rail Workers Ratify New Contract with Significant Pay Increases
Posted OnJune 26, 2025 byConrail TWU members in Detroit, Philadelphia, and New Jersey voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new five-year contract, delivering a 17.5% wage increase, with Journeyman Carmen making over $100,000 a year by contract’s end. “This is a big win for TWU railroad workers,” said TWU International President John Samuelsen. “This new contract locks in real wage…Read More…
TWU Tech Newsletter: A Rapid AV Expansion is Coming. Be Prepared for Chaos
Posted OnApril 14, 2025 byThis is the monthly edition of the Transport Workers Union’s Transportation Technology Newsletter. We aim to inform and educate our members, the labor movement, the public and policymakers about developments in transportation technology – and what the TWU is doing to ensure that new technology doesn’t undermine safety or harm the livelihoods of hard-working blue-collar…Read More…
Read the latest TWU Express Magazine!
Posted OnApril 4, 2025 byThe latest edition of the TWU Express is here. Check it out! https://www.twu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TWU_Xpress_Magazine-Spring-2025w.pdf Read More…
TWU Persistence Pays Off, Amtrak Graduates First Apprentice Class in 31 Years
Posted OnMarch 31, 2025 byFor years, Rail Division Director John Feltz pressured Amtrak officials to revive a long-shuttered apprentice program that provides critical training to become a Journeyman Carman, only to be told he was “beating a dead horse.” “My response was, ‘I’ll beat that horse until it comes back to life,’” Feltz said at the first graduation…Read More…
Victory! Onboard Workers at Brightline Vote to Join the TWU
Posted OnJanuary 14, 2025 byOnboard Attendants and Lead Attendants on the Brightline railroad in Florida voted today, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, to join the Transport Workers Union of America. The National Mediation Board announced the election results in Washington, D.C., after weeks of balloting and an aggressive anti-union campaign by the privately-owned company. Brightline has about 100 Onboard…Read More…