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Happy Thanksgiving
Posted OnNovember 23, 2016 byHappy Thanksgiving to TWU members and their families From the leadership and international staff of TWU, we’d like to extend a heartfelt wish for a joyous Thanksgiving to all of our members. We know this is the busiest travel time of the year and many of you are working on Thanksgiving Day itself…Read More…
Breaking News: Local 234 Ratifies New Contract
Posted OnNovember 19, 2016 byTWU Local 234 has ratified its new contract with SEPTA in Philadelphia by a healthy majority. SEPTA Chairman Pasquale Deon has approved the ratification. Local 234 President Willie Brown called the contract “a big win for our members and for SEPTA passengers.” Read the Philadelphia Inquirer story. Read More…
Raucous Rally Opens Local 100 Negotiations
Posted OnNovember 17, 2016 byThousands of TWU Local 100 members, joined by representatives from TWU International leadership, flooded the streets of lower Manhattan Tuesday night, as the local prepares to open negotiations with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). President Lombardo addresses the crowd in New York An estimated 7,000 members armed with signs, songs and chants made…Read More…
Veterans Day 2016
Posted OnNovember 10, 2016 byThe Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO joins with millions of grateful Americans in recognizing the sacrifice and commitment of our veterans of the armed forces. On Veterans Day and every day, we are honored to count among TWU’s members thousands of veterans from all branches of the U.S. military who have protected this great…Read More…
TWU Local 100, NTSB Investigating Tragic Death of Member
Posted OnNovember 8, 2016 byTWU Local 100, NTSB Investigating Tragic Death of Member Published 08 Nov, 2016 Local 100 member Louis Gray was working on the subway tracks in the early morning hours of Nov. 3 when he was struck and killed by an oncoming train as he and another member, Jeffrey Fleming, tried to jump out…Read More…
As Americans, Voting Is Our Duty. TWU Vets Explain Why.
Posted OnNovember 7, 2016 byAs Americans, Voting Is Our Duty. TWU Vets Explain Why. Published 07 Nov, 2016 As union members, friends, and allies, we cannot sit on the sidelines while anti-labor politicians try to court union voters. It’s time to take action and stand up for the rights of all union members. TWU represents nearly 140,000 working people…Read More…
Know Your Rights on Election Day
Posted OnNovember 7, 2016 byKnow Your Rights on Election Day Published 07 Nov, 2016 Election Day is here. TWU has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, and we want to make sure our members know their rights before they go in the voting booth this year. Here’s what you need to know: Many states offer same-day voter registration. If you…Read More…
TWU Local 234 Ends Strike
Posted OnNovember 7, 2016 byTWU Local 234 Ends Strike Published 07 Nov, 2016 TWU Local 234 in Philadelphia and the city’s transit agency, SEPTA, came to an agreement early this morning to end the week-long strike in that city. The five-year deal is subject to ratification by the full membership. Read More…
TWU International Stands with Striking Members in Philadelphia
Posted OnNovember 1, 2016 byTWU International Stands with Striking Members in Philadelphia Published 01 Nov, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2016 CONTACT: Ori Korin TWU International Union Stands with Striking Members in Philadelphia Washington, D.C. – Nearly 5,000 SEPTA workers represented by TWU Local 234 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania have walked off the job and are headed…Read More…
TWU Mourns the Loss of Michael Conigliaro
Posted OnNovember 1, 2016 byTWU Mourns the Loss of Michael Conigliaro Published 01 Nov, 2016 It is with great sadness that we share the news that International Vice President and Local 101 President, Michael Conigliaro passed away suddenly early on November 1, 2016. Mike was a brother and friend to all of us, and his spirit,…Read More…