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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…
TWU Local 570 Member Honors Brother During National Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Posted OnApril 28, 2023 byIn 1989, April 28 was designated by the labor movement as Workers Memorial Day, a day to honor and remember fallen workers, double down on efforts to improve workplace safety and hold unscrupulous employers accountable. More than 30 years later, Workers Memorial Day is more poignant and necessary than ever. It continues to be recognized…Read More…
Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act Will End the Scourge of Offshoring Aircraft Maintenance, Overhaul and Repair Work
Posted OnApril 25, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act Will End the Scourge of Offshoring Aircraft Maintenance, Overhaul and Repair Work WASHINGTON, DC—John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America, issues this statement in response to the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act, introduced…Read More…
The TWU Proudly Supports Julie Su for Secretary of Labor
Posted OnApril 20, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Proudly Supports Julie Su for Secretary of Labor Washington, DC—Ahead of her Senate confirmation hearing today, John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) issues this statement in support of Julie Su for Secretary of Labor: “Working people…Read More…
TWU Transportation Technology Campaign Newsletter: April 2023
Posted OnApril 12, 2023 byIf you see or hear about new technologies or services, please send us an email, TransportationTech@twu.org Gizmodo Reports “Cruise and Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Terrorizing Transit Operators” in SF Muni It turns out that robotaxi companies are creating havoc in – or as Gizmodo reports, “terrorizing” – San Francisco’s Muni transit system where TWU operators work. Widespread…Read More…