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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…
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…
TWU Locals 250-A, 502 & 505 Endorse Clinton
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byTWU Locals 250-A, 502 & 505 Endorse Clinton Published 03 Jun, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2016 CONTACT: Chris Donnelly (732) 280-9600 Transport Workers Union of America Locals 250-A, 502 & 505 Endorse Hillary Clinton for President California – The Transport Workers Union of America Locals 250-A, 502 and 505 today endorsed Hillary Clinton…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…
Pres. Lombardo Honored for Commitment to Labor
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 08 Jun, 2016 TWU International President Harry Lombardo was recently honored for his outstanding leadership by Labor Press, New York’s leading source for daily labor news and industry information, at a celebration in New York. The event, held June 1, was also attended by a delegation from the AFL-CIO, led by Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Shuler…Read More…
TWU on the Events in Orlando
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 12 Jun, 2016 The Transport Workers Union of America stands in solidarity with the victims of the Orlando massacre and all of the families, loved ones, workers, and community members affected by this tragedy. We are reminded of the words of Martin Niemöller, who wrote: First they came for the Socialists, and I did…Read More…
TWU Endorses Hillary Clinton
Posted OnOctober 31, 2016 byPublished 14 Jun, 2016 Brothers and Sisters: The International Administrative Committee is proud to announce TWU’s endorsement of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for President. As Election 2016 nears, we hope each and every one of you will consider this endorsement and the great privilege that comes with voting. We hear from many of…Read More…