Current issues

Everyone has a right to a safe workplace. But there is an ongoing and unacceptable plague of assaults and abuse being inflicted upon Transit Workers, Flight Attendants, and other frontline transportation workers. Strong government intervention is needed to prevent this violence.

The federal government provides billions of dollars annually for transit agencies to buy new equipment, such as buses and trains, but does not help cover the operating costs of providing riders with the actual day-to-day service, including fuel and wages. This makes no sense; change is needed.

The federal government has provided U.S. airlines with economic incentives to have their aircraft repaired and maintained abroad for far too long. The TWU is fighting back against flawed policies that have cost Americans jobs and undermined airline safety.

Freight railroad companies continually put communities and workers at risk by cutting corners on inspections, staffing, and other measures that are needed to prevent accidents. Congress must impose new regulations to keep our communities and workers safe. It’s time to pass the Rail Safety Act to prevent incidents like the February 2023 East Palestine derailment from occurring again.