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Labor Day 2014: “United-Invincible” After 80 Years
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 01 Sep, 2014 On Labor Day, we celebrate our nation’s proud tradition of labor activism and the determination and fighting spirit of the American worker. Brothers and Sisters, we — the working class — built this country and are responsible for its continued prosperity. It is a fact that industrial trade unions, including the…Read More…
Veterans Committee Mobilizes for Midterm Elections
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 05 Sep, 2014 </div></p> <div>At its last summit meeting in August, held at the TWU Local 100 union hall in Brooklyn, NY, the TWU Veterans Committee (TWUVC) established a focused plan of action to make national strides on veterans’ issues. The midterm elections are upon us, and the TWUVC is in a position to…Read More…
Education & Training Workshops Build Stewards’ Expertise
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byEducation & Training Workshops Build Stewards’ Expertise Published 10 Sep, 2014 Over the past few months, TWU has rolled out a program of intensive education and training workshops at our locals across the country. Coordinated and overseen by Education Consultant Robert Wechsler, Ph.D., these focused sessions are tailored to the needs of specific union representatives…Read More…
State Conference Makes a Difference Through Community Service
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 10 Sep, 2014 By TWU Texas/Oklahoma State Conference Chair LaTonia Benoit On Saturday, August 23, 2014, the TWU Texas/Oklahoma State Conference went to the Houston Food Bank (HFB) to volunteer as a part of our commitment to making a difference in our community through community service. As a State Conference, it is important to…Read More…
Honoring TWU Members Who Aided in 9/11 Emergency Response
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 11 Sep, 2014 Today, on the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we pay tribute to those who lost their lives and to the resilience and power of the American spirit. At this morning’s moving ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial, President Obama said these words in recognition of the men and women who displayed…Read More…
Members Make A Big Improvement to Car Shop
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 06 Oct, 2014 REPORT FROM THE LOCAL: TWU Local 2019 members and military veterans Robert Barnes and Dave Cunningham donated flags for each branch of the military — as well as the American flag — to Macedonia Car shop. Local 2019 represents railroad workers of the Carman Craft for Norfolk Southern Corporation and CSX…Read More…
TWU Convenes Leadership Summit on Ebola Safety
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 20 Oct, 2014 </div></p> <p style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”><em style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”>Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014: TWU International President (at left) and International Vice President Sean Doyle (right) discuss strategy for ensuring member safety on the job with International Reps, Local Presidents, and…Read More…
TWU Ebola Safety and Preparedness Info Hub
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 28 Oct, 2014 LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2015 Brothers and Sisters: As the situation develops, TWU will be posting the most current and useful safety and health informational resources on this page, in addition to hand-distributing them in the field and via individual locals’ unique means of communications with members. Please bookmark this page and check…Read More…
Election 2014 Results
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 03 Nov, 2014 </div></p> <div> <div><strong style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”>Voters Raise Minimum Wage in Five States, Pro-Labor Candidates Win Key Races, Other Gains</strong></div> <div>It’s no secret that the 2014 midterm elections did not yield a pro-labor sea change in American politics. But you won’t get a full picture…Read More…
TWU IAC and TWU Veterans Committee Veterans Day Statement
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 10 Nov, 2014 Dear Brothers and Sisters, [November 11, 2014] Today, the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO honors all veterans for their extraordinary service. We thank our veterans for the safety and security that we enjoy every day, and for their many sacrifices in protecting the American way of life. TWU is proud…Read More…