Transit Blog
America’s Largest Transit Worker Unions Vow “Aggressive Action”
Posted OnApril 3, 2020 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2020 America’s Largest Transit Worker Unions Vow “Aggressive Action” If Transit Systems Don’t Protect Frontline Workers We are not cannon fodder. Dying is no way to make a living. ATU Contact: David Roscow, (202)487-4990 TWU Contact: Pete Donohue, (917)796-8176 WASHINGTON, DC: Two unions representing the overwhelming majority of U.S. transit…Read More…
The TWU Opposes the Senate Republican Stimulus Proposal and Demands Immediate Relief for Workers
Posted OnMarch 22, 2020 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2020 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Opposes the Senate Republican Stimulus Proposal and Demands Immediate Relief for Workers In response to the Senate Republican stimulus proposal, the following statement should be attributed to John Samuelsen, International President, Transport Workers Union of America (TWU): “The Senate Republican stimulus proposal is…Read More…
COVID-19 Update from the TWU International Administrative Council
Posted OnMarch 20, 2020 byMarch 19, 2020 Dear TWU local leaders and members, As we all continue to grapple with the unprecedented public health and economic crises caused by the coronavirus, I wanted to reach out to brief you on the efforts which the International has been making on behalf of our members’ health, safety, and economic welfare. I…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: The TWU Supports House Moving Forward Infrastructure Framework
Posted OnJanuary 29, 2020 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2020 Contact: Denise Romano, 202-719-3837 The TWU Supports House Moving Forward Infrastructure Framework The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) supports the Moving Forward Framework for infrastructure investment introduced today by House leaders today. The plan will increase infrastructure investment to $760 billion over five years, prioritizing public transit funding,…Read More…
Apply for the 2020 Michael J. Quill Scholarship
Posted OnJanuary 13, 2020 byApplications are now being accepted for the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund. This scholarship will offer fifteen (15) college-bound dependents of TWU members with a scholarship worth $4800.00. This scholarship will be paid out, per year in the amount of $1200.00 to winners who continue to be eligible over their four (4) year course. We…Read More…
Happy Holidays & New Year from the TUUS Division
Posted OnDecember 23, 2019 byThe Transport Workers Union International Transit, Universities, Utilities and Services Division wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Joyous Kwanzaa and a happy and healthy New Year! TUUS Director Curtis Tate and TUUS Staff Shavon Gibson Carl Martin Theotis James Jose CruzRead More…
Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours from the TWU International!
Posted OnNovember 26, 2019 byThe entire leadership and staff at the TWU International extends their warmest wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday to all of our hardworking, dedicated members. We know this is the busiest travel time of the year, and we recognize each and every one of you for keeping everyone safe as they journey to their loved…Read More…
San Francisco Motivate Workers Ratify TWU Contract Extension with 91-6 Vote
Posted OnNovember 26, 2019 byMotivate bike share workers in San Francisco ratified their one-year contract extension with the TWU in a crushing 91-6 vote on November 21. The one-year extension is a local supplement to the national contract they adopted. The contract settlement includes significant raises, strong safety language and fair access to training opportunities. “I strongly believe that…Read More…
TWU, Leading Unions, Associations, Announce ‘Moving America Forward’ Presidential Candidate Forum on Infrastructure at UNLV
Posted OnNovember 25, 2019 byOn Nov. 20, a group of leading labor unions associations announced “Moving America Forward: a 2020 Presidential Candidate Forum on Infrastructure,” convened by United for Infrastructure, to be held over President’s Day Weekend 2020 on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). President’s Day Weekend marks the start of early voting in…Read More…
Happy Veterans Day from the TWU International
Posted OnNovember 11, 2019 byThe TWU is honored to serve the thousands of our members who are veterans from all branches of the U.S. military, especially on Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.Read More…