Published 12 Jun, 2015 Statement of Harry Lombardo, President, Transport Workers Union of America “In a victory for working people, the House of Representatives today rejected the Fast Track trade package. The war is not over, but we won a significant battle against a secret trade deal that would export American jobs, undercut labor rights,…
Published 08 Jun, 2015 On Dec. 1, 2008, Bus Operator Edwin Thomas, a 46-year old father of two, was stabbed to death by a passenger on the B-46 Bus at Malcolm X Boulevard and Gates Ave in New York. He was loved by his co-workers and respected and liked by his passengers. Local 100 has…
Published 12 Jun, 2015 Local 100’s 2015 Family Day brought together TWU’s transit, rail and air locals and their families for softball, grilling, fundraising and fun. Congratulations to Local 100 for retaining their trophy, and thanks to the local presidents, officers and members who came out, including President Mike Conigliaro of Local 101, President Debra…
Published 09 Jun, 2015 On the heels of the National Mediation Board’s (NMB) certifications of the TWU-IAM Associations at American Airlines, the Fleet Service and Mechanic and Related negotiations committees have scheduled bargaining preparations at the Machinists Union’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Complex in Hollywood, Maryland the week of July 6, 2015. “Combining…