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New Bill Would Extend No Tax on Overtime to All Transport Workers

A new, bipartisan bill introduced Thursday and backed by the Transport Workers Union of America would expand the No Tax on Overtime policy to include about three million workers who are currently ineligible for a tax deduction on overtime earnings. “Half of our membership is currently ineligible for this critical tax break and the TWU…

Honoring Mike Quill and the TWU’s Rich History: Convention Day Four Recap

The final day of the 27th Transport Workers Union Convention in Las Vegas concluded with a homage to the TWU’s historical roots and founder Mike Quill – who was born 120 years ago today.   TWU International President John Samuelsen told delegates that Quill was a fierce advocate for racial equality and spent years traveling…

A Spotlight on Safety: Convention Day 3 Recap

Workplace safety dominated the morning session of the 27th Constitutional Convention with International President John Samuelsen saying prosecutors need to “lock up” unhinged riders and passengers who assault TWU members.   “We need urban district attorneys to lock up violent people,” Samuelsen said. “We’re not the punching bags of freakin’ psychotic people.”  Samuelsen held up Brooklyn District…

Samuelsen and Slate Win Historic Reelection: Day Two Recap

Victory!

TWU International President John Samuelsen, Executive Vice President Alex Garcia, Secretary-Treasurer Jerome Lafragola, and Administrative Vice Presidents Curtis Tate and Mike Mayes, were reelected today, Wednesday, September 16, at the International Convention. It was an unprecedented victory – at the TWU’s largest convention ever.

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