Transit
TWU Stands With Houston
Posted OnAugust 28, 2017 byThe International is working with local leaders in the Houston area and State Conferences across the country to monitor the safety of our brothers and sisters affected by Hurricane Harvey and extreme weather in Texas. Stay tuned for updates as we assess members’ needs and coordinate the union’s support effort.Read More…
President Samuelsen to President Trump: Doug Parker’s Behavior is Un-American
Posted OnJuly 31, 2017 byTWU International President John Samuelsen fired off a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday, calling on the White House to stand up and protect TWU members’ livelihoods in their contract fight with American Airlines. The letter calls out the company for its continued offshoring of jobs, a decidedly un-American business model, and a clear…Read More…
Where’s the LUV? TWU Takes on Southwest’s Bogus Disciplinary Practices
Posted OnJuly 21, 2017 byTWU International President John Samuelsen, along with more than a dozen other TWU leaders, wrote a scathing letter to Gary Kelly, Southwest’s CEO. Southwest has written up three employees per day, and fired one every other day – and it has obliterated employee morale. Enough is enough. Check out the full letter here.Read More…
TWU International Hires New Staff
Posted OnJuly 17, 2017 byPlease see this announcement regarding new staff at TWU International.Read More…
New TWU Leadership – A Letter from the IAC
Posted OnJune 26, 2017 byOn Wednesday, June 21, the International Executive Council voted unanimously to fill the vacancies on the International Administrative Committee left open by recent retirements and appointments. Below, please find the new IAC officers and their updated positions: John Samuelsen, International President Alex Garcia, International Executive Vice President Gary E. Maslanka, International Secretary-Treasurer John Bland, International…Read More…
2017 Michael J. Quill Scholarship Winners Announced
Posted OnMay 30, 2017 byEstablished in 1969, the Quill Scholarship Fund provides 15 scholarships worth $4,800 to college-bound dependents of TWU members. It is paid out per year in the amount of $1,200 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four-year course of study. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s accredited college or university and…Read More…
Happy Memorial Day from TWU!
Posted OnMay 26, 2017 byAt TWU, we’re thankful for all our members and every brave service member who has served in the military, and today we’ll take a moment to honor their sacrifices for our country. This holiday is a chance to remember all our fallen but not forgotten heroes. For so many of us Memorial Day is the…Read More…
New Transit Resources
Posted OnMay 19, 2017 byWe’ve added a new transit report: Public Transit and the Rise of the Public Transportation Network Industry. You can find these on the “for our members” page, under “education and resources.” Don’t forget to bookmark the page and check back often for new resources!Read More…
Samuelsen Sworn in as International President After Lombardo Announces Retirement
Posted OnMay 2, 2017 byIEC Unanimously Elevates John Samuelsen As 10th International President After Harry Lombardo Announces Retirement At the TWU International Executive Council meeting today, Executive Vice President John Samuelsen was elevated to International President after incumbent President Harry Lombardo unexpectedly announced his retirement, effective immediately. Samuelsen is President of TWU’s largest affiliate, Local 100 in New York…Read More…
Local 100 Reaches Deal with NY MTA
Posted OnJanuary 16, 2017 byAfter two months of tough negotiations, Local 100 announced this afternoon that it has reached an agreement with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on a new collective bargaining agreement for 38,000 Local 100 members. The contract expired at midnight Sunday but the negotiating teams continued to work through the night and all members…Read More…