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TWU Transit Division Director Willie Brown in Akron, Ohio.

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

02 Dec, 2025

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

02 Dec, 2025

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

02 Dec, 2025

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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23 Jul, 2025

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TWU-Backed Bill Provides Billions for Transit

23 Jul, 2025

A bill backed by the Transport Workers Union of America that was reintroduced Friday would provide billions of dollars annually to help transit agencies increase bus and rail service.

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Local 234 Rallies for Funding

23 Jul, 2025

To prevent crippling cuts to public transit – as well as layoffs – hundreds of transit workers rallied at Pennsylvania’s Capitol Building in Harrisburg in May to support Gov. Shapiro’s plan for additional Commonwealth funding.

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Local 248 Contract News: Transit Workers in North Carolina Advance on Wages in New Contract

11 Apr, 2025

TWU Local 248 members at the Winston-Salem Transit Authority recently ratified a new three-year contract that provides significant wage increases and keeps intact existing contract language despite a recent change in operators.