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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Would Provide Historic Funding for Public Transit and Passenger Rail
Posted OnAugust 10, 2021 byAugust 10, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Would Provide Historic Funding for Public Transit and Passenger Rail TWU urges House of Representatives to pass bill prior to September 30th expiration of Surface Transportation Bill Following Senate passage of the bipartisan infrastructure deal, this statement should be attributed to Transport Workers…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: Liz Shuler for AFL-CIO President
Posted OnAugust 10, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Liz Shuler for AFL-CIO President Transport Workers of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) International President John Samuelsen released the following statement: “Last week, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka passed away unexpectedly. Even as we continue to mourn his sudden death, the federation’s constitution mandates the swift election of…Read More…
Statement: The TWU Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Posted OnAugust 5, 2021 byAugust 5, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org Statement: The TWU Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Following the news of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka’s passing, this statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen: “The thoughts of TWU members today are with the family and loved ones…Read More…
NS furloughs 86 at Juniata shop, Rail carrier cuts additional 14 jobs through attrition
Posted OnJuly 12, 2021 byBy William Kibler Altoona Mirror July 10, 2021 Norfolk Southern furloughed 86 employees at the Juniata Locomotive Shop of Friday, with the jobs of 14 additional jobs eliminated by attrition. The layoffs drew the ire of state Rep. Lou Schmitt, R-Altoona. “I think Norfolk Southern is nothing but a bunch of southern-fried asset strippers,” he said. “These…Read More…
As the TWU Celebrates Juneteenth, We Envision a Future Where We Are All Treated Equally, Everywhere
Posted OnJune 17, 2021 byJuneteenth, or June 19, is now a Federal Holiday. It marks the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States: June 19, 1865.
President Joe Biden signed legislation on June 17, 2021, making it the 11th national holiday recognized annually by the federal government. Federal offices will be closed in observance on June 18. This year, as the country slowly opens after being shut down for over a year due to a deadly pandemic, Juneteenth can be properly celebrated in streets from coast to coast.Read More…
Press Release: Rail Unions Endorse the INVEST in America Act
Posted OnJune 9, 2021 byJune 8, 2021 Dear Representative: On behalf of the undersigned rail labor organizations, we write today to express our strong support for H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act. This legislation would have transformative impacts across the rail industry and the nation, benefiting rail workers, consumers, travelers, and the broader economy. We applaud Chair DeFazio…Read More…
2021 Scholarship Winners
Posted OnMay 28, 2021 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…
The TWU International Wishes You a Safe Memorial Day Weekend
Posted OnMay 28, 2021 byMemorial Day honors those who died while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. This weekend, the officers and staff of the TWU International will take a moment to reflect and honor our members who served in the military and the sacrifices they made. With the summer season unofficially kicking off and many…Read More…
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN SAVES THOUSANDS OF TWU JOBS
Posted OnApril 1, 2021 byTWU members, Last week, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law – the fifth Covid-19 emergency response bill since the beginning of the pandemic. The TWU played a major role in getting this bill passed, and it includes significant funding that will go directly into your pockets. Over the past year, we have…Read More…
THE TWU IS ENCOURAGED BY EARLY DETAILS FROM PRESIDENT BIDEN’S INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN
Posted OnMarch 31, 2021 byMarch 31, 2021 Transport Workers Union of America International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement after President Biden released his American Jobs Plan today: “ The TWU looks forward to working with the Biden administration on the creation of union jobs through the American Jobs Plan. The TWU will continue to partner with the…Read More…