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Local 208 Takes on Driverless Buses in Columbus
Posted OnDecember 8, 2017 byLocal 208 President Andrew Jordan testified before the Ohio House of Representatives Transportation and Public Safety Committee hearing Wednesday on the potential impacts of driverless technology. He was joined by nearly 50 bus operators and mechanics, who donned masks reading “we will not be silenced,” and afterwards held a press conference and lobbied to discuss…Read More…
Local 252 Strike Ends
Posted OnNovember 16, 2017 byFrom the beginning, Local 252, along with TWU International leadership, sought a speedy resolution to this dispute so our members could continue to serve our communities and provide safe transportation to the children in the affected districts. It’s unfortunate that we had to stand up and take action against a corporate bully, who has no regard…Read More…
Happy Veterans Day from TWU
Posted OnNovember 11, 2017 byOn Veterans Day and every day, we are honored to count among TWU’s members thousands of veterans from all branches of the U.S. military who have protected this great nation. We thank you for your service. Veterans Day 2017 from TWU International on Vimeo.Read More…
Local 252 School Bus Strike
Posted OnNovember 8, 2017 byAs of November 6, about 400 Local 252 members in Long Island are on strike. Every day, they’ve shown up by 5 am to hold the picket line outside local bus yards. Ronald Baumann and his wife Laurie, the owners of Baumann & Sons Buses, have made millions off Local 252 members’ hard work, and…Read More…
TWU Hurricane Relief: Airlifting Supplies to Our Brothers and Sisters in Puerto Rico
Posted OnOctober 4, 2017 byThe wake of destruction left from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is unimaginable. TWU members and retirees are not only facing the struggle of rebuilding homes and replacing belongings, but daily survival items such as food, water, medical supplies, and electricity are scarce. At the Transport Workers Union’s 25th Convention, delegates unanimously approved a resolution,…Read More…
Hurricane Relief Grants for Members Using Union Plus
Posted OnSeptember 27, 2017 byIn addition to the TWU Hurricane Relief Fund, TWU members who use Union Plus programs can apply for disaster relief grants through Union Plus. Disaster relief grants are for $500, and they do not need to be repaid. Find out if you’re eligible for a Union Plus disaster relief grant on the Union Plus website.Read More…
Samuelsen Slate Wins Re-Election
Posted OnSeptember 26, 2017 byThe “United Unstoppable” slate won re-election at the Transport Workers Union 25th Constitutional Convention in Las Vegas, September 26, 2017. Officers are as follows: John Samuelsen, International President Alex Garcia, International Executive Vice President Gary Maslanka, International Secretary-Treasurer John Bland, International Administrative Vice President Jerome Lafragola, International Administrative Vice President Thank you for the participation…Read More…
Letter Concerning Hilton Albany / United Capital Corporation
Posted OnSeptember 22, 2017 byOn behalf of the 55,000 Transport Workers Union members in New York and the 15,000 flights attendants we represent at Southwest Airlines, we were angered to learn of United Capital’s deplorable labor relations approach to contract negotiations with the Hotel Trades Council. Read our letter to David Hayes here.Read More…
Statement on the SELF DRIVE Act, H.R. 3388
Posted OnSeptember 6, 2017 byToday, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on legislation that enables the technology and auto industries to test and sell driverless vehicles on a national scale by exempting them from key Department of Transportation safety regulations. The Transport Workers Union has been closely monitoring this legislation and is encouraged by some recent improvements to…Read More…
Happy Labor Day from Your Union!
Posted OnSeptember 1, 2017 byOn behalf of the entire TWU International Administrative Committee and staff, Happy Labor Day to our hardworking members and their families. This holiday represents an important opportunity to reflect on the trade union movement’s rich history, and to renew our commitment to the many fights ahead. Whether you spend the weekend grilling with your family…Read More…