Transit Blog
President Samuelsen Appointed to International Transport Worker Federation’s Urban Transport Committee
Posted OnFebruary 6, 2019 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Denise Romano at 202-719-3837 February 6, 2019 Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) International President John Samuelsen was appointed to the International Transport Worker Federation’s (ITF) Urban Transport Committee (UTC). The UTC is a joint activity of the ITF Railway Workers’ Section and the ITF Road Transport Workers’ Section on…Read More…
TWU Urges FTA to Uphold FAST Act Transit Worker Protections
Posted OnDecember 6, 2018 byOn Nov. 13, the TWU sent a letter to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) urging them to uphold the worker protections that the TWU fought for during the FAST Act. As you recall, Congress enacted the FAST Act in 2015, which renewed public transportation programs (and Amtrak). The TWU successfully fought hard against schemes to…Read More…
TWU Files Comments to DOT Document, “Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicles 3.0”
Posted OnDecember 6, 2018 byOn Dec. 3, the TWU filed comments to a Department of Transportation (DOT) document called “Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicles 3.0” (AV 3.0). This DOT guidance document seeks to rush the use of driverless transit buses without much consideration for how it could harm workers and public safety. The TWU’s comments urge…Read More…
Join the 2018 TWU Transit Division Holiday Challenge
Posted OnNovember 27, 2018 byFrom Transit Division Director Curtis Tate: As we enter this holiday season, we have much to be grateful for. The good feelings that come from being grateful can help us connect with both our members and the communities we serve by uplifting each other and renewing the faith that we are not alone in our…Read More…
Happy Thanksgiving from the TWU!
Posted OnNovember 19, 2018 byThe entire leadership and staff at the TWU International extends their warmest wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday to all of our 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 ones. You…Read More…
New York City Central Labor Council Adopts Resolution Against Autonomous Vehicles
Posted OnNovember 16, 2018 byOn Nov. 15, members of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO adopted the resolution “Protecting the Public Safety and Jobs in the Age of Autonomous Vehicles in the New York City Public Transit System.” “If autonomous buses are introduced in New York City that introduction will occur only if and when these vehicles are…Read More…
A Message from Administrative Vice President and Transit Director Curtis Tate
Posted OnNovember 9, 2018 byA special edition of FTA’s Drug and Alcohol Regulation Updates newsletter, including information about the upcoming random drug testing rate increase, is now available. The newsletter provides guidance for multi-modal employers on how to test at the higher rate, including how to calculate the number of required random drug test. Links: FTA Drug and Alcohol Regulation…Read More…
TWU Submits Comments on DOT OST Scope of the Study on the Impact of Automated Vehicle Technologies on the Workforce
Posted OnNovember 6, 2018 byOn Nov. 5, the TWU provided feedback on a study proposed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) that will look at how driverless technology could hurt today’s bus driver workforce. While the TWU believes driverless vehicles are not safe for use, we asked the DOT to carefully study how workers’ jobs and wages could be…Read More…
FYI from Transit Division Director Curtis Tate
Posted OnOctober 17, 2018 byTransit Industry Random Drug Testing Rate to Increase January 1, 2019 On October 17, 2018, the Federal Transit Administration issued a “Dear Colleague” letter announcing that effective January 1, 2019, the minimum rate of random drug testing will increase from 25 percent to 50 percent of covered employees for employers subject to FTA’s drug and alcohol…Read More…
NY & NJ State Conference Letter of Support for Local 208
Posted OnSeptember 24, 2018 byOn Sept. 21, the TWU New York and New Jersey State Conference wrote a letter to TWU Local 208, expressing support for the campaign against autonomous vehicles. Click here to read the full letter.Read More…