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TWU Letter of Support for Marc Molinaro
Posted OnMarch 25, 2025 byMarch 24, 2025 The Honorable Tim Scott Chair U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs The Honorable Elizabeth Warren Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Dear Chair Scott and Ranking Member Warren, On behalf of more than 160,000 members of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), I…Read More…
The TWU Congratulates New Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Posted OnMarch 11, 2025 byThe Transport Workers Union of America supports the U.S. Senate confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as President Donald Trump’s Labor Secretary – ensuring that a strong leader for workers will lead the Labor Department. “Lori Chavez-DeRemer has a strong track record of standing up for working people. The TWU congratulates and looks forward to working with…Read More…
The TWU Strongly Endorses the Reintroduction of the PRO Act
Posted OnMarch 5, 2025 byThe Transport Workers Union of America strongly supports the introduction of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which strengthens the collective bargaining rights of workers. “It is time for Congress to step up and support workers,” said TWU International President John Samuelsen. “Republicans and Democrats alike talk a good…Read More…
Op-Ed from John Samuelsen: Why Democrats Should Support Trump’s Labor Secretary Pick
Posted OnFebruary 11, 2025 byThis op-ed from TWU International President John Samuelsen appeared in the New York Daily News.
There is a new reality in play in the White House and his name is Donald Trump. And like it or not, many unionized workers voted for himRead More…
An Election Night Victory for Transit Workers in Ohio
Posted OnNovember 8, 2024 byVoters in Columbus, Ohio voted this week to massively expand bus service and install bus rapid transit – a major win for Transport Workers Union Local 208, which represents workers at the Central Ohio Transit Authority, or COTA. TWU Local 208 actively campaigned for the ballot measure, which passed with nearly 57% support, knocking…Read More…
American Airlines Aircraft Maintenance and Fleet Service Contracts Overwhelmingly Ratified
Posted OnOctober 30, 2024 byMore than 23,000 Transport Workers Union of America members at American Airlines will see immediate wage increases ranging from 12 to 15% after Aircraft Maintenance, Material Logistics Specialist, and Fleet Service workers voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new two-year contract extension. The new contract, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, will also…Read More…
The TWU Applauds the FAA’s Interpretation Requiring In-Person Repair Supervision
Posted OnOctober 9, 2024 byThe Transport Workers Union of America strongly supports a recent interpretation memo from the Federal Aviation Administration that requires the holder of a mechanic or repairman certificate to be physically present to supervise while aircraft maintenance work is being conducted by uncertified persons working under the certificate holder. This interpretation, laid out in a September…Read More…
Workers at Weill Cornell Medicine File to Form a Union with the TWU
Posted OnOctober 8, 2024 byThe Transport Workers Union of America is organizing Custodians, Receiving Clerks and Housekeepers at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City after an overwhelming majority of workers filed for union recognition with the National Labor Relations Board this week. TWU International is working in conjunction with TWU Local 241 on the organizing effort. “The TWU is…Read More…
Florida Elected Officials Support Brightline Workers Organizing With the TWU
Posted OnSeptember 30, 2024 byEight members of Congress representing Florida’s entire Democratic U.S. House delegation sent a statement of support for Brightline Florida workers’ right to organize. The statement comes as the company continues to fight an ongoing unionization effort among on-board attendants and lead attendants to join the Transport Workers Union. The lawmakers, led by Rep. Debbie Wasserman…Read More…
TWU Hails the FTA’s First-Ever Final General Directive on Assaults
Posted OnSeptember 24, 2024 byTransport Workers Union International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement on the Federal Transit Administration’s Final Directive on Assaults to transit agencies across the country. The Final General Directive will publish in the federal register on Wednesday and is available on the public inspection docket today. Transit agencies must conduct a safety risk assessment, identify safety risk…Read More…