Transport Workers Union Local 248

Transport Local 248. We are the men and women who provide Winston-Salem Transit Authority bus and paratransit service in Winston-Salem and the other communities of Forsythe County. We are Bus Operators, Paratransit Drivers, and Mechanics, and proud members of The Transport Workers Union of America.

Recent News

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Assaults continue to be a problem on transit systems nationwide.

TWU responds to federal report on the ‘plague’ of assaults

14 Feb, 2025

The Federal Transit Administration on Thursday released an initial analysis of transit agency responses to a General Directive regard

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TWU International President John Samuelsen visits Brightline HQ.

The TWU Beats Brightline as National Mediation Board Rejects Brightline Delay Tactics

12 Nov, 2024

The Transport Workers Union of America won a significant victory on Tuesday over Brightline’s attempt to delay a union election for Onboard Service Workers at the Florida railroad.

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TWU International Strongly Supports Local 234 in Contract Fight with SEPTA

06 Nov, 2024

TWU International President John Samuelsen pledged the International’s full support to Local 234 transit workers who may strike in their fight for a fair contract.

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TWU members from Local 100, Local 106 and Local 1400 meet with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

TWU Keeps Fighting for 9/11 First Responders

13 Sep, 2024

On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, TWU members and officers in New York City continued their years-long fight to get first responders the recognition and compensation they deserve.

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TWU members meet with Sen. Laphonza Butler's office.

TWU Firefighters Fight Staffing Cuts in Washington

13 Sep, 2024

The TWU is working with members of Congress in both parties to fix misguided firefighting staffing cuts at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida – and a group of TWU members recently took their concerns to senators to ensure higher staffing levels are includ

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Brightline Florida Workers File for a Union – Starting the Path for a Voice on the Job

22 Aug, 2024

The Transport Workers Union of America is helping to organize on-board rail workers at Brightline Florida, with an overwhelming majority filing for recognition on Thursday with the National Mediation Board.

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Recent News

TWU responds to federal report on the ‘plague’ of assaults

The TWU Beats Brightline as National Mediation Board Rejects Brightline Delay Tactics

TWU International Strongly Supports Local 234 in Contract Fight with SEPTA

TWU Keeps Fighting for 9/11 First Responders

What is COPE?

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In the news

TWU Firefighters Fight Staffing Cuts in Washington

Brightline Florida Workers File for a Union – Starting the Path for a Voice on the Job

TWU TUUS Leaders Hit the Road