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Transport Workers Union Warns South Carolina Democrats about NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “Fauxgressivism”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 8, 2019 CONTACT: Denise Romano dromano@twu.org 202-826-7072 Washington, D.C. – Transport Workers Union, AFL-CIO (TWU) is engaging in an intensive paid media effort warning South Carolina Democrats not to believe New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “fauxgressivism” while the Mayor is visiting this weekend. TWU International President John Samuelsen issued the following statement today on New York…

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The TWU was recently featured in this article by Bob Hennelly on Salon.com

“I think he is a fauxgressive, not a progressive,” Mr. Samuelsen said in a phone interview. “He’s the exact kind of Democrat that got Trump elected, and he’s exactly the kind of candidate that if he gets traction in the primary will get Trump re-elected.” To read the full text click here or see below. New…

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Putting Brakes on Toxic School Buses in Augusta, GA

The TWU is fighting back against environmental hazards that are plaguing school bus drivers, mechanics, monitors and school children in Augusta, GA. The International and TWU Local 239 hosted a Citizen’s Town Hall: Augusta School Buses in Crisis on March 7. Students, parents, teachers and bus operators packed the room discussing the health and safety…

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Everyday Heroes: Local 291 Member Elijah Saleem

The evening of President’s Day, Feb. 18, Saleem was driving his bus north on NW 155th Street and 27th Avenue when he saw a car go into a canal. He immediately and safely stopped the bus and waded into the water to rescue the occupants – a man in his 20s, his sister and his…

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