FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Support for the Air PUMP Act Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) issues this statement in support of the Air PUMP Act, which would give flight crews workplace protections afforded to other nursing mothers: “Flight crews are the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Encourages Wholistic Approach to Micromobility Industry Best Practices Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), issues this statement in response to the North America Micromobility Industry Best Practices framework issued by Lime, Superpedestrian, Bird, and Spin:…
If you see or hear about new technologies or services, please send us an email, TransportationTech@twu.org Memo to Transit Agencies: Carnegie Mellon Bus Automation Research Throws Cold Water on Driverless Transit City and state transportation officials are experimenting with unproven autonomous transportation systems – from robo taxis and driverless buses and shuttles to various configurations of…
In 1989, April 28 was designated by the labor movement as Workers Memorial Day, a day to honor and remember fallen workers, double down on efforts to improve workplace safety and hold unscrupulous employers accountable. More than 30 years later, Workers Memorial Day is more poignant and necessary than ever. It continues to be recognized…