Rail
Happy Labor Day from the TWU International!
Posted OnAugust 30, 2019 byThe entire TWU International Administrative Committee and staff wish our hardworking members and their families a very Happy Labor Day! This is our holiday – a day to celebrate all the progress the trade union movement has made. Whether you spend your weekend grilling with your family or on the job keeping America moving, take…Read More…
Rail Hazmat Chemical/Emergency Response Training Programs
Posted OnAugust 13, 2019 byClick here to view the flyer announcing the Chemical Emergency Response classes. The classes are posted on the website, www.railworkertrainingprogram.org, and attendees can start registering under the “Upcoming Classes” section.Read More…
The TWU Celebrates Our 20th Organizing Victory!
Posted OnJune 6, 2019 byThe TWU organizing machine is in full swing. Under this new leadership, the Transport Workers Union has just won our 20th new worker organizing drive. We continue to grow and thrive across the entire transport sector. Since 2017, our membership has increased from 137,000 to 151,000. The TWU is by far the fastest growing union in…Read More…
TWU Supports the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (H.R. 2739)
Posted OnJune 5, 2019 byOn June 5, the TWU International sent a letter to members of Congress, expressing our support for the Transit Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act (H.R. 2739). Click here to read the letter.Read More…
Working Women’s Committee Convenes in Dallas
Posted OnMay 29, 2019 byThe TWU Working Women’s Committee met in Dallas, Texas, May 20-22. The meeting was hosted by Local 513.Read More…
The TWU Wishes You a Safe & Happy Memorial Day
Posted OnMay 23, 2019 byThe TWU is always thankful for all the hard work our members perform every day. This weekend, we’re especially grateful for our members who have served in the military, and we will take a moment to honor the sacrifices they made. Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember our heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice….Read More…
2019 Michael J. Quill Scholarship Winners: 50th Anniversary Drawing
Posted OnMay 17, 2019 byEstablished in 1969, the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund provides 15 scholarships worth $4,800 to college-bound dependents of TWU members. It is paid out every year in the amount of $1,200 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four-year course of study. The money is paid directly to the recipient’s accredited college or…Read More…
Local 2054 Lobbies Against Keolis
Posted OnMarch 28, 2019 byTWU Local 2054 leadership, including President Tommy Murray, lobbied the Rhode Island and Massachusetts congressional delegation on March 27. They asked Congressmembers to investigate the crooked and corrupt French company, Keolis, as well as its ability to provide reliable service as a responsible commuter rail operator in the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.Read More…
Petition to Fire Amtrak President Richard Anderson
Posted OnFebruary 6, 2019 byThe TWU launched a petition to fire Amtrak President Richard Anderson. Since Amtrak President Richard Anderson took office, he has been hell-bent on privatizing our national rail network. This slash-and-burn CEO is busy gutting service and killing careers. On June 1, 2018, Anderson cut dining car service on two long-distance lines: the Capitol Limited and Lake…Read More…
Unions Demand Firing of Amtrak President Anderson
Posted OnDecember 18, 2018 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TWU Contact: John Feltz, 732-567-5262 UNITE HERE Contact: Donald Boyd, 312-404-3526 TCU/IAM Contact: Jack Dinsdale, 661-204-6909 Survey Says: Amtrak Passengers Prefer Skilled, Trained Onboard Service Workers Unions Call for Firing of Chief Executive Outsourcer Richard Anderson On Monday, December 17, members of the Amtrak Service Workers Council (ASWC), comprising the Transportation Workers Union of America (TWU), UNITE…Read More…