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Sneak Preview: TWU Express Winter 2015 Issue
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 28 Jan, 2015 The latest issue of the TWU Express is hot off the presses and en route to TWU members across America. But you can get an advance look at the digital version of the issue right now! Read the full issue Read and download previous issues …ReturnRead More…
TWU Concludes Annual IEC and IEB Meeting in New Orleans
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 18 Feb, 2015 </div></p> <p style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”>The TWU International concluded its annual meeting of the International Executive Council (IEC) and International Executive Board (IEB) last week. This critical meeting brings together the TWU International Administrative Committee, our union’s Executive Council Vice Presidents, the Executive Council and…Read More…
State Conferences Work to Build Relationships With Local Officials
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 27 Feb, 2015 </div></p> <div><strong style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”>WHY THE STATE CONFERENCES’ “TWU DISTRICT DAYS” CAMPAIGN IS SO IMPORTANT IN OUR FIGHT TO PROTECT WORKING FAMILIES</strong></div> <div>By TWU COPE Field Staff Representatives Gwen York and Terry Daniels</div> <div> <div>One of the main goals of our State Conference program…Read More…
Transportation Legislation Training Conference
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 13 Mar, 2015 </div></p> <p style=”color: rgb(74, 74, 74);text-decoration: none;text-transform: none;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);”>The Transit, Universities, Utilities and Services Division held the first ever Transit Reauthorization Legislation Education and Training Conference on March 9 and 10 in New Jersey. </p> <div>There were over 80 participants representing Transit, Air and Rail Divisions from across the…Read More…
TWU International Membership Survey
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 01 Apr, 2015 All members should have received at their home address an official TWU Membership Survey, along with an important communication from International President Harry Lombardo. Your union is requesting that you fill out the survey in its entirety and return it to TWU. If you have not yet received your survey or…Read More…
President Lombardo to Testify Before Congress
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 22 Apr, 2015 TWU International President Harry Lombardo will be testifying before Congress this Thursday, April 23, on the importance of reauthorizing MAP-21, the federal surface transportation funding legislation. This is the first time a president of TWU has been asked to testify before Congress in recent memory. President Lombardo will take advantage…Read More…
Watch President Lombardo’s Testimony on Transit Funding
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 23 Apr, 2015 HEARING: Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Building on the Successes of MAP-21 to Deliver Safe, Efficient and Effective Public Transportation Services and Projects [April 23, 2015] [VIDEO] Watch the full hearing: President Lombardo’s testimony begins at 37:33. [READ THE FULL WRITTEN TESTIMONY] Read and download the full text of TWU International President Harry…Read More…
Keolis Deputy GM Dodges Questions on Commuter Rail Issues
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 21 Apr, 2015 …ReturnRead More…
Local 2017 Reaches Agreement for Union Tank Car Members
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 25 Jun, 2015 Railroad Division Local 2017 President Matt Conway and his team have reached an agreement for members employed at Union Tank Car in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The five-year agreement provides for 3 percent annual wage increases in the first four years and a 3-1/2 percent wage increase in year five. The agreement also…Read More…
TWU Members: We Need Your Help!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 02 Dec, 2015 UPDATE: Both the House and Senate have passed the bill. This week, Congress reached agreement on a transit and Amtrak bill that includes numerous provisions supported by TWU. For the last two years, we have fought for federal legislation that protects labor rights, increases transit funding, preserves Amtrak jobs, provides a…Read More…