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TWU International President Samueslen Blasts NY Gov. Kathy Hochul
Posted OnFebruary 29, 2024 byNY Gov. Kathy Hochul and her MTA have hit TWU members at the Metro-North Railroad with a litany of heavy-handed contract demands that will cause real economic harm on the blue-collar workforce.
TWU International President blasts Hochul for her treatment of TWU Local 2001 and 2055 members in this editorial published in the NY Daily News.Read More…
TWU vs. NY Gov. Hochul – Round 2
Posted OnFebruary 22, 2024 byHundreds of hardworking union workers at the Metro-North Railroad are again being attacked by the Hochul-controlled MTA. The NY authority wants to impose a litany of contract changes that will significantly reduce workers income, job security, and retirement security.
“It’s a brutal attack on blue-collar workers,” TWU International President John Samuelsen said, vowing a fierce fightback campaign,Read More…
22 Years Later: The TWU Remembers
Posted OnSeptember 11, 2023 byAs our nation marks the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the TWU pauses to remember those whose lives have been lost or forever altered by these horrific events—including many of our own members. Today we honor our union members across all of our industries who, in the face of uncertainty and adversity,…Read More…
Local Officers Network, Strategize, and ‘Seize the Moment’ at Joint President Council Meeting
Posted OnAugust 23, 2023 byHundreds of local officers representing all three divisions of the TWU gathered in Atlanta this week for the second annual Joint President Council Meeting. Hosted by Air Division Director Andre Sutton, Railroad Division Director John Feltz, and TUUS Division Director Willie Brown, the meeting allowed member leaders from across the union to network, celebrate victories,…Read More…
Press Release: The TWU Ramps Up Fight Against Metro-North Railroad
Posted OnAugust 8, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2023 Contact: Jonna Huseman, jhuseman@twu.org The TWU Ramps Up Fight Against Metro-North Railroad New Haven, CT — In the face of an intransigent NYS Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) is ramping up its contract campaign against America’s second-largest commuter railroad, Metro-North, warning that a…Read More…
Tentative Agreement with Amtrak
Posted OnMarch 24, 2023 byMarch 24, 2023 TWU as part of the Shop-Craft Coalition has Reached a Tentative Agreement with Amtrak. The unions are providing the following joint announcement: TWU & the Shop-Craft Coalition have reached a Tentative Agreement with Amtrak to settle each Organization’s respective section 6 notices for this round of bargaining. The specific terms of this…Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: BRIGHTLINE WEST INKS COMMITMENT WITH HIGH-SPEED RAIL LABOR COALITION
Posted OnFebruary 21, 2023 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRIGHTLINE WEST INKS COMMITMENT WITH HIGH-SPEED RAIL LABOR COALITION The Agreement Demonstrates Support of Union Labor to Operate and Maintain Brightline West’s Future System LAS VEGAS (Feb 21, 2023) — Brightline West, America’s first true high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas and Southern California, today, announced a landmark agreement, establishing a…Read More…
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Posted OnNovember 15, 2022 byStay Safe, Florida, As Hurricane Ian Approaches
Posted OnSeptember 28, 2022 byCategory 4 Hurricane Ian is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast today, September 28. Hurricane and tropical storm warning and watches are in effect on both coasts of the state. Many TWU members are Floridians and the International wants to ensure that we are ready to assist in any way possible, if need be. Please…Read More…
Remembering the 21st Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
Posted OnSeptember 11, 2022 byThis year marks the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The TWU honors the sacrifices made over two decades ago by Cabin Crews, Passengers, First Responders, and all the innocent victims of that day. The TWU also celebrates our members who played a crucial role in the following months, without hesitation, selflessly assisting with…Read More…