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March is Women’s History Month: The TWU International Celebrates Our Working Women
Posted OnFebruary 28, 2021 byMarch 1 kicks off a month dedicated to celebrating Women’s History. The TWU International will be spending the next 31 days shining a bright spotlight on the incredible feats women accomplish each and every day. Before Covid-19 times and throughout this pandemic, they silently overcome obstacles while skillfully performing their day-to-day duties – whether they…Read More…
Press Release: Nation’s First Bikeshare Local Elects Executive Board
Posted OnFebruary 9, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Nation’s First Bikeshare Local Elects Executive Board Transport Workers Union Local 320 – the nation’s first organized bikeshare work group – has elected an executive board. The results are: Patrice Delva – President Sheldon Hall – Executive Vice President Stan Jones – Secretary-Treasurer Kimberly Griffin…Read More…
Press Release: The TWU Congratulates Pete Buttigieg Following Confirmation as Department of Transportation Secretary
Posted OnFebruary 2, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano at dromano@twu.org The TWU Congratulates Pete Buttigieg Following Confirmation as Department of Transportation Secretary The following statement can be attributed to Transport Workers Union of America International President John Samuelsen, following the confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary. “Secretary Pete Buttigieg is more…Read More…
Press Release: The TWU Opposes Decision to Eliminate Vaccine Prioritization for Transport Workers in California
Posted OnJanuary 28, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Opposes Decision to Eliminate Vaccine Prioritization for Transport Workers in California Following the announcement that California is going to eliminate job-classification as a criterion for vaccine prioritization going forward, the following statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union (TWU) President John Samuelsen: “This…Read More…
Press Release: The TWU Releases White Paper on New Technologies in Transit Systems
Posted OnJanuary 25, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org The TWU Releases White Paper on New Technologies in Transit Systems As companies continue to introduce new technologies onto our roads and into our cities, we must ensure that our communities are the ultimate beneficiaries of new technology. Since the Transport Workers Union of America…Read More…
Press Release: The TWU Looks Forward to Working with President Biden and Vice President Harris
Posted OnJanuary 20, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The TWU Looks Forward to Working with President Biden and Vice President Harris Following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the following statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union (TWU) President John Samuelsen: “The TWU is proud to congratulate…Read More…
Press Release: The Biden Administration’s Mask Mandate Will Save Lives
Posted OnJanuary 20, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org The Biden Administration’s Mask Mandate Will Save Lives In response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of a federal mask mandate, the following statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union (TWU) President John Samuelsen: “It’s about damn time our government lived up to its obligations…Read More…
The TWU Urges Caution Ahead of Presidential Inauguration
Posted OnJanuary 19, 2021 byTWU Members, As we prepare for the presidential inauguration on Wednesday, our top priority is ensuring the safety of all transport workers. We urge you to use caution in the coming days. The events of the past few weeks in Washington, DC and several state capitals, including the breaching of the United States Capitol, have…Read More…
Press Release: The TWU Applauds President-Elect Biden’s Covid-19 Relief Package
Posted OnJanuary 15, 2021 byFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org The TWU Applauds President-Elect Biden’s Covid-19 Relief Package WASHINGTON, DC – President Elect Joe Biden released a comprehensive $1.9 trillion stimulus plan on Jan 14. It includes a Covid-19 relief package designed to protect the health and safety of frontline workers, as well as prevent…Read More…
The TWU Honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Posted OnJanuary 15, 2021 byIn 1961, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at the TWU’s Constitutional Convention, “It is faith that keeps us going, and with this faith we will be able to adjourn the councils of despair and bring new light into the dark changers of pessimism, and then, on that new day, when that day comes,…Read More…