Published 30 Oct, 2013 </div> <div>On October 29th, one year to the day after Hurricane Sandy barreled through New York City, TWU International President Harry Lombardo delivered a rousing call to action at Local 100’s Rally for a Fair Contract. Approximately 5,000 Local 100 members converged outside of MTA headquarters at 2 Broadway, shutting down…
Published 30 Oct, 2013 Contact: Roger Kerson, roger.kerson@gmail.com, 734.645.0535 Amy Shenker, askpr2011@gmail.com, 301.412.2616 Transport Workers Union to Leaflet Allegiant Passengers on Halloween at Punta Gorda Airport Workers ask “Is Allegiant’s Proposed Expansion at Punta Gorda a Trick or a Treat?” Discount carrier has track record of canceling routes and abandoning entire communities PUNTA GORDA, FL…
Published 30 Oct, 2013 The new TWU administration’s first weeks have been devoted to hearing from locals in every division. In the past, the expertise and on-the-ground knowledge of ATD locals in particular was often overlooked. Moving forward, the International will seek the input of local leadership at every step in negotiations with employers. To…
Published 30 Oct, 2013 Too often, our nation’s intercity bus drivers face unique health and safety challenges that are not being addressed by employers and policymakers at all levels. Bus driver assaults are on the rise, causing unacceptably high rates of injury and worker anxiety. Making this work even more stressful, many bus drivers are…