The Transport Workers Union of America is proud to announce interns who will travel to Washington, DC for four weeks to learn more about the TWU International’s work and engage with key lawmakers and policy officials on critical issues that affect transport workers across the country.
The 2025 interns are Roy Soria, Local 556 Domicile Executive Board Member and Chicago-based Flight Attendant, Jesus Guerrero, Local 291 Rail/Mover Vice President, Tim Hughes, Local 507 President and International Executive Council member, Alex Kemp, Local 100 TA Surface Division Vice Chair, and Shalena Matlock, Local 514 Shop Steward.
Interns will work with Heather Laverty, the TWU’s Legislative and Political Representative, to gain first-hand experience with the TWU’s policy and political work in Washington, DC. Interns will work at the International headquarters with the Government Affairs and COPE Departments, with potential assignments assisting Research and Analysis, Communications, Division Directors, and the IAC.
International Executive Vice President Alex Garcia said the internship program, which was relaunched last year, was a success in 2024 and can provide critical experience for TWU leaders within their locals and the entire union.
“Bringing leaders from all divisions to Washington to gain critical experience and witness major changes from the new administration and Congress will serve them well in the future,” Garcia said. “The newest intern class will benefit immensely from learning first-hand about the TWU’s extensive political and legislative work in our nation’s capital.”
Laverty said last year’s interns played critical roles in TWU organizing campaigns, legislative work, administrative and organizational tasks, and communicating TWU wins with members. This year’s class will learn many of the same skills and take them back to their locals.
“Building the next generation of union activists and leaders is critical to the TWU’s success and we think the internship program is a key part of that development,” Laverty said.
Garcia and Laverty urged applicants who might not have been picked for this year’s internship class to apply next year.