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Memorial Day Message From TWU President Harry Lombardo
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 26 May, 2014 Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today we honor and pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country, as members of America’s armed forces. In Washington, DC — the location of the TWU International union hall — as around our nation, we…Read More…
TWU Scholarship Winners: 25 Awarded College Scholarships
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 18 Jul, 2014 TWU International and local elected officers and staff gather for the 2014 scholarship drawings at the TWU International union hall in Washington, DC. From left to right: (at front) Union Benefit Planners Vice President of Sales and Marketing Lori Goldberg, Local 101 Vice President Josephine Arroyo, International Executive Vice President and…Read More…
TWU Veterans Break Barriers, Build New Strength at TWUVC Conference
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 06 Aug, 2014 Today marks Day 2 of the TWU Veterans Committee’s three-day conference, taking place at the Local 100 union hall in Brooklyn, NY. The summit aims to unify and empower TWU veterans of the armed forces and support the development of veterans committee groups at our locals across the country. Elected officials,…Read More…
Labor Day 2014: “United-Invincible” After 80 Years
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 01 Sep, 2014 On Labor Day, we celebrate our nation’s proud tradition of labor activism and the determination and fighting spirit of the American worker. Brothers and Sisters, we — the working class — built this country and are responsible for its continued prosperity. It is a fact that industrial trade unions, including the…Read More…
Veterans Committee Mobilizes for Midterm Elections
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 05 Sep, 2014 </div></p> <div>At its last summit meeting in August, held at the TWU Local 100 union hall in Brooklyn, NY, the TWU Veterans Committee (TWUVC) established a focused plan of action to make national strides on veterans’ issues. The midterm elections are upon us, and the TWUVC is in a position to…Read More…
Education & Training Workshops Build Stewards’ Expertise
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byEducation & Training Workshops Build Stewards’ Expertise Published 10 Sep, 2014 Over the past few months, TWU has rolled out a program of intensive education and training workshops at our locals across the country. Coordinated and overseen by Education Consultant Robert Wechsler, Ph.D., these focused sessions are tailored to the needs of specific union representatives…Read More…
State Conference Makes a Difference Through Community Service
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 10 Sep, 2014 By TWU Texas/Oklahoma State Conference Chair LaTonia Benoit On Saturday, August 23, 2014, the TWU Texas/Oklahoma State Conference went to the Houston Food Bank (HFB) to volunteer as a part of our commitment to making a difference in our community through community service. As a State Conference, it is important to…Read More…
Honoring TWU Members Who Aided in 9/11 Emergency Response
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 11 Sep, 2014 Today, on the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we pay tribute to those who lost their lives and to the resilience and power of the American spirit. At this morning’s moving ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial, President Obama said these words in recognition of the men and women who displayed…Read More…
TWU Convenes Leadership Summit on Ebola Safety
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 20 Oct, 2014 </div></p> <p style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”><em style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”>Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014: TWU International President (at left) and International Vice President Sean Doyle (right) discuss strategy for ensuring member safety on the job with International Reps, Local Presidents, and…Read More…
TWU Ebola Safety and Preparedness Info Hub
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 28 Oct, 2014 LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2015 Brothers and Sisters: As the situation develops, TWU will be posting the most current and useful safety and health informational resources on this page, in addition to hand-distributing them in the field and via individual locals’ unique means of communications with members. Please bookmark this page and check…Read More…