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.

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TWU Transit Division Director Willie Brown in Akron, Ohio.

TWU Out in Force. Fightback Campaign Begins in Akron, Ohio

TWU Local 1 and the International demonstrated strength and solidarity in Akron, Ohio, on Thursday morning, honking horns and handing out flyers to bus riders that blast Metro for poor working conditions and delays in contract negotiations.

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TWU leadership poses with labor historian Lorcan Collins at the TWU International Convention.

Honoring Mike Quill and the TWU’s Rich History: Convention Day Four Recap

The final day of the 27th Transport Workers Union Convention in Las Vegas concluded with a homage to the TWU’s historical roots and founder Mike Quill – who was born 120 years ago today.  

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TWU Organizers in Texas.

Fort Bend Transit Operators, Facing Appalling Working Conditions, Vote to Join the TWU

Bus and Van Operators working for Fort Bend Transit in Rosenberg, Texas overwhelmingly voted to join the Transport Workers Union of America on Friday – sending a strong message to the operator Transdev that a complete lack of respect for workers is unacceptable.

 

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