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Happy Labor Day to Our Frontline Heroes!

The leadership and staff of the TWU International wish our frontline heroes and their families a very safe and happy Labor Day! The past few months have been filled with tragedy. In the midst of these hardships and sacrifices, we deserve to pause for one day to revel in our holiday. Labor Day celebrates all…

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RELEASE: TWU Amtrak Workers Under Attack, Facing Job Cuts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2020 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org TWU Amtrak Workers Under Attack, Facing Job Cuts Despite safeguarding the public throughout the pandemic, 700 On-Board Service workers will be furloughed by Amtrak beginning October 1, 2020. Not only do these workers interface with the riding public, they are trained to be first responders…

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The TWU Will ‘Fight Like Hell’ to Preserve Railroad Careers

When Amtrak announced it might cut nearly 2,000 On-Board Service careers back in 2018, the TWU Railroad Division immediately started a campaign to halt the attack on our members. We held press conferences and rallies in Washington, DC, New York City, Boston and Chicago, demanding that Amtrak stop the cuts. The events garnered enough headlines…

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NEW AIR DIVISION PODCAST: American Airlines Announces Employee Reductions

Click here to listen to the New TWU Air Division Podcast episode – American Airlines Announces Employee Reductions. Click here to view all TWU Podcast episodes.

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