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The TWU Supports the Reintroduction of the PRO Act

The TWU Strongly Endorses the Reintroduction of the PRO Act

The Transport Workers Union of America strongly supports the introduction of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which strengthens the collective bargaining rights of workers.   

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Assaults continue to be a problem on transit systems nationwide.

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

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

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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SEPTA Buses

TWU International Strongly Supports Local 234 in Contract Fight with SEPTA

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

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

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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