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Pittsburgh Bikeshare Workers Vote to Join the TWU, America’s Largest Bikeshare Union

10 Mar, 2026

Pittsburgh bikeshare workers with POGOH voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to join the Transport Workers Union of America, the largest union of bikeshare workers nationwide.

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2026 Michael J. Quill Scholarship Applications Are Now Open!

10 Mar, 2026

Applications for the 2026 Michael J. Quill Scholarship are now being accepted. Winners will receive fifteen (15) college-bound dependents of TWU members a scholarship worth $4800.00.

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Read the Winter 2025 Express!

10 Mar, 2026

The latest Express is Here. Read how the TWU is pushing to get the overtime tax deduction extended to all members, and updates from all divisions, including regaining firefighter jobs at Cape Canaveral, a new freight rail contract in Pennsylvania, and the ongoing threat from automation.

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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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TWU TUUS Leaders Hit the Road

31 Jul, 2024

Road Trip! 