Published 28 Jan, 2016
While everyone else was bundled up inside, TWU members all over the East Coast were suiting up to tackle the record-breaking blizzard. As the snow came down, our members were digging out subway stations, de-icing planes, clearing off bridges, restoring power, and doing their best to keep transportation and utility systems safe and functional. Check out these examples from just a few of our locals working through the storm:
Before the first flake fell, the grounds crew at Columbia University was ready for action.
“Snowzilla” was no match for TWU Local 501:
In New York City, Local 100 bus operators were able to safely navigate the snow to get the public where they needed to go: