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TWU members make voices heard in Washington during 2023 COPE and Legislative Conference
Posted OnJuly 12, 2023 byTWU members and activists from across the country left their mark on Washington, D.C. yesterday when they collectively visited the offices of more than 150 members of Congress during the 2023 COPE and Legislative Conference, held July 9 – 12 in Washington, D.C. Armed with the skills, confidence and know-how to effectively make change and…Read More…
TWU Members Hone Lobbying Skills During First Day of 2023 COPE and Legislative Conference
Posted OnJuly 10, 2023 byFor the first time in nearly five years, 150 members of the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (TWU), descended on Washington, D.C. for the 2023 COPE and Legislative Conference, taking place this week between July 9 – 12. During the first day of the conference, TWU members from across the country and across…Read More…
Happy Fourth of July from the TWU
Posted OnJuly 4, 2023 byThe land of the free and the home of the brave. We move America. Happy 4th of July from the Transport Workers Union of America.Read More…
Senate FAA Reauthorization will return jobs to U.S. and save lives
Posted OnJune 14, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Senate FAA Reauthorization will return jobs to U.S. and save lives Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), issues this statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration: “The bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill, offered by the…Read More…
The TWU Endorses the House FAA Reauthorization Bill
Posted OnJune 13, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Endorses the House FAA Reauthorization Bill Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), issues this statement in support of H.R. 3935, as amended, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act: “The…Read More…
The TWU Supports Polly Trottenberg to Temporarily Lead the FAA
Posted OnJune 9, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Supports Polly Trottenberg to Temporarily Lead the FAA Washington, DC – John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union, issues this statement in support of U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg as the FAA’s Interim Leader: “Polly Trottenberg has a long…Read More…
Statement on Supreme Court Ruling: Glacier Northwest Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Posted OnJune 1, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org WASHINGTON, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) issues this statement in response to today’s Supreme Court Ruling in favor of a company seeking to bypass federal labor law and sue a union in state court for the destruction of property caused by…Read More…
Support for the Air PUMP Act
Posted OnMay 19, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Support for the Air PUMP Act Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) issues this statement in support of the Air PUMP Act, which would give flight crews workplace protections afforded to other nursing mothers: “Flight crews are the…Read More…
The TWU Encourages Wholistic Approach to Micromobility Industry Best Practices
Posted OnMay 19, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Encourages Wholistic Approach to Micromobility Industry Best Practices Washington, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), issues this statement in response to the North America Micromobility Industry Best Practices framework issued by Lime, Superpedestrian, Bird, and Spin:…Read More…
TWU Transportation Technology Campaign Newsletter: May 2023
Posted OnMay 16, 2023 byIf you see or hear about new technologies or services, please send us an email, TransportationTech@twu.org Memo to Transit Agencies: Carnegie Mellon Bus Automation Research Throws Cold Water on Driverless Transit City and state transportation officials are experimenting with unproven autonomous transportation systems – from robo taxis and driverless buses and shuttles to various configurations of…Read More…