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Local 100 Defies MTA to Honor Firefighter, TWU Locals Show Solidarity
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 29 Sep, 2016 When a first responder falls in the line of duty, communities often lower flags to half-staff as a sign of respect. So earlier this week when a firefighter lost his life battling a fire in the Bronx, members of Local 100 at the Kingsbridge Depot in New York lowered the facility’s…Read More…
Happy Independence Day from International President Harry Lombardo
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 01 Jul, 2016 July 4, 2016 In a year more noted for its sharp political divides, it is important that we come together as a union to celebrate what ties us together at TWU and what binds us as a nation. This weekend while we celebrate our country’s birth, TWU International President Harry Lombardo…Read More…
The Power of TWU: Local 208 celebrates 75 years
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 21 Jul, 2016 It was a nostalgic and joyful evening for Local 208 on July 16 as it celebrated 75 years of working on behalf of transit workers in Columbus, Ohio. Local 208 President Andrew Jordan and his executive board were hosts for the evening that brought together representatives of the International union as…Read More…
Stand With American Airlines Workers By Posting a #SolidaritySelfie
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 22 Jul, 2016 Negotiations at American Airlines have dragged on long enough. We want to hold the company accountable to the promises they make at the bargaining table — but we need your help. That’s why we’re asking you to tweet, Instagram, and Facebook a #SolidaritySelfie to show you’re with us. We’re fighting for thousands…Read More…
Local 525 Takes On Contractor
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 17 Aug, 2016 For nearly four years, TWU Local 525 in Florida has been fighting for proper vacation and severance pay for nine members who lost their jobs when their company’s contract with the U.S. Air Force ended. Like Local 526 and Local 527, Local 525 represents civilian employees under contract at military bases….Read More…
Happy Labor Day from TWU!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 02 Sep, 2016 Happy Labor Day from TWU! This holiday represents an important opportunity to reflect on the labor movement’s rich history. Whether you spend the weekend grilling with your family or on the job keeping America moving, take a moment to remember what unions have fought for: workplace safety, retirement security, a living wage,…Read More…
2015 Quill Scholarship Recipients Announced
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 28 May, 2015 The idea for the scholarship program began at the 13th Constitutional Convention as a memorial to our first International President and other deceased members of our union. The fund provides 15 college scholarships of $1,200 each, annually renewable for four consecutive years. The scholarship money is paid directly to the college…Read More…
Welcome, TWU’s Newest Members!
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 15 Sep, 2016 Nearly 200 employees at Orlando International Airport now have the benefits of workplace protection, courtesy of TWU. In an overwhelming victory, ramp workers employed by Swissport voted for TWU representation on Sept. 9 and will become part of Local 525. The workers approached TWU after years of struggling with low…Read More…
Workers Vote “YES” for TWU in First Test of New Workplace Rules
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 28 May, 2015 Jon Bradford is president of Transport Workers (TWU) Local 226, representing some 800 bus drivers and social service workers in New Jersey. The local is about to grow by 100 members, thanks to a successful organizing campaign by bus driver Luis Del Toro and his co-workers who work for Trans-Ed, a…Read More…
Sec. Clinton Responds to TWU CA Locals’ Endorsement
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 04 Jun, 2016 Hillary Clinton Statement on Endorsements from Three California TWU Locals Hillary Clinton issued a statement following the endorsement of Transport Workers Union of America Locals 502, 505, and 250-A, three California-based local chapters that fight for transit workers statewide: “I am honored and grateful to have earned the endorsement of the Transport Workers…Read More…