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Apply for the 2021 Michael J. Quill Scholarship
Posted OnJanuary 13, 2021 byJanuary 13, 2021 Applications are now being accepted for the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund. This scholarship will offer fifteen (15) college-bound dependents of TWU members a scholarship worth $4800.00. This scholarship will be paid out, each year in the amount of $1,200.00 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four (4) year…Read More…
The TWU Fought Hard for Stimulus Bill, Encouraged by Results
Posted OnDecember 22, 2020 byThe TWU has spent the past few months working diligently to ensure today’s stimulus bill was passed. The International has been lobbying the Congress ever since March on direct aid to our sectors to ensure that our members are kept on payrolls. This work culminated in five relief and aid bills totaling nearly $4 trillion…Read More…
The TWU Is Encouraged by Stimulus Agreement, Urges Congress to Provide Additional Funding for State and Local Governments
Posted OnDecember 21, 2020 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2020| Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Is Encouraged by Stimulus Agreement, Urges Congress to Provide Additional Funding for State and Local Governments TWU issued the following response to the deal reached by Congressional leaders in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic: “The TWU worked hard to ensure this package…Read More…
Holiday Hawk: Local 2001 Member Saves Injured Raptor from PATH Tracks
Posted OnDecember 21, 2020 byA Railroad Division member saved an injured hawk from PATH train tracks on the E platform heading towards Grove Street during the early morning hours of Friday, December 18. Local 2001 member Kevin Ronan said he was with his inspection partner and fellow TWU member Giuseppe Rosado, walking and inspecting the areas they were assigned…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: TWU Applauds Nomination of Pete Buttigieg to be Secretary of Transportation
Posted OnDecember 15, 2020 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2020 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org TWU Applauds Nomination of Pete Buttigieg to be Secretary of Transportation Following the nomination of Pete Buttigieg to be Transportation Secretary, the following statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen: “Pete Buttigieg is committed to transformational infrastructure investment that creates…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: The TWU Congratulates President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris
Posted OnNovember 7, 2020 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2020| Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Congratulates President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris The below statement should be attributed to the Transport Workers Union (TWU) International Administrative Council: Thanks to historic levels of voter turnout, this country is going to get a President in Joe Biden who believes in…Read More…
Press Release: Hypocritical DOT Refuses to Mandate Masks
Posted OnOctober 6, 2020 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2020 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Hypocritical DOT Refuses to Mandate Masks On Friday, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) rejected a petition from the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO to require masks for passengers on commercial passenger transportation. TWU International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement in response: “It’s downright dangerous for…Read More…
LAST PUSH FOR Congress to Fund Amtrak and Save TWU AMTRAK MEMBERS’ Jobs!
Posted OnSeptember 28, 2020 byIt is time to act! It is time to ensure that our North East Corridor and National Network of Long-Distance trains continues to function at current frequency. Call your Members of Congress today and ask for Amtrak funding in the next relief package. Let Congress know that Amtrak workers have been deemed essential workers and…Read More…
The TWU Honors the 19th Anniversary of 9/11
Posted OnSeptember 11, 2020 byToday marks the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The TWU honors the sacrifices made by Cabin Crews, Passengers, First Responders and all the innocent victims who perished that day. The TWU also celebrates all of our members who played a significant role in the following months selflessly assisting with response, transportation, rescue, recovery and…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: TWU Local 1460 President Testifies at House T&I Subcommittee Hearing
Posted OnSeptember 9, 2020 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2020 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Amtrak’s Proposed Cuts ‘Like a Slap in the Face’ TWU Local 1460 President Testifies at House T&I Subcommittee Hearing WASHINGTON, DC – TWU Local 1460 President Amy Griffin testified before the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials about…Read More…