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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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The TWU Supports the Reintroduction of the PRO Act

The TWU Strongly Endorses the Reintroduction of the PRO Act

11 Apr, 2025

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

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