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On the Terrorist Attack in Brussels
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 22 Mar, 2016 TWU expresses its deepest sympathy for the victims of the terrorist attack in Brussels today, and stands in solidarity with their families. Our thoughts are with all the people of Belgium and we thank the brave workers on the front lines of transit and aviation security. Every day across the world,…Read More…
Remembering a Leader in TWU Style
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 24 Mar, 2016 On a cloudy Saturday in mid-March, TWU Local 2015 paid tribute to the late James Riley, former president of the local, during the 41st annual Wilmington, Del., St. Patrick’s Day parade. Brother Riley died unexpectedly last April and the local and his family felt that honoring his memory in the parade…Read More…
New Video Highlights TWU’s Legislative Success
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 30 Mar, 2016 Everyone in the transportation industry breathed a sigh of relief when the president signed the FAST Act (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation) into law at the end of last year. But did you know what a pivotal behind-the-scenes role TWU members played to get the bill passed? In a video that debuted at the recent Legislative…Read More…
Supreme Court Decision a Momentary Victory for Workers
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 31 Mar, 2016 This week, the Supreme Court officially deadlocked in the Friedrichs vs. California Teachers Association case, effectively allowing the lower court’s decision in the case to stand. It was a victory for organized labor, but only a temporary reprieve from other harmful anti-worker cases making their way through the judicial system. The…Read More…
Just in Time for Election 2016, New Action Figures!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 09 Mar, 2016 Remember the fun you had with your G.I. Joes, Barbies and Star Wars play sets? In the third of our Voter Registration Campaign videos, you’ll find the civic duty of voting can be just as much fun! Be a real American voter! Watch and share our video #TWULegConRead More…
TWU on the Supreme Court and Election 2016
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 16 Mar, 2016 This week President Obama fulfilled his Constitutional duty by nominating Merrick Garland, a chief federal appeals judge, to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court. Speaking at TWU’s legislative and political conference last week, International President Harry Lombardo made the connection between the Supreme Court, the 2016 election, and…Read More…
No Escape for Wisconsin Politicians
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 17 Mar, 2011 TWU International Officers, President James C. Little, Secretary-Treasurer Joe Gordon, Vice President Harry Lombardo, Administrative Vice President John Conley, Chief of Staff Jeffrey L. Brooks, and other senior staff join the spirited picket greeting the Wisconsin Governor. They vowed to keep up the fight for working families and defend the middle…Read More…
Caesars Palace Dealers Set to Vote on Contract
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 12 Jul, 2012 After five years of fighting for a contract with Caesars Palace, a contract will be presented to nearly 560 Caesars Palace dealers for ratification on July 27. The contract will ensure maintenance of existing wages and health care benefits, just cause for termination, and preservation of the dealers right to challenge tip sharing….Read More…
TWU Vegas Dealers Win Big at Caesars Palace
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 07 Aug, 2012 More than 500 Dealers at Caesars Palace won big as they overwhelmingly voted last week to ratify their first contract securing their wages, benefits and seniority rights. “Dealers have today achieved the workplace protections and professional standards that that they were looking for when they organized a union in the first…Read More…
Grants Available To Help Those Impacted By Hurricane Sandy
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 02 Nov, 2012 Union Plus Disaster Relief Grants of $500 are available to help eligible participants in the Union Plus Credit Card, Insurance or Mortgage programs who are facing financial hardship due to the disaster. The money does not have to be repaid. Funds are limited to the nearly $370,000 available in the Union…Read More…