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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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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! 

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TWU veterans in Suffolk County are honored with new patch.

TWU Local 252 Honors Veterans With New Patch

31 Jul, 2024

Transport Workers Union Local 252 announced that Suffolk County Transit Operators who served in the armed services will be honored with a special patch on their uniform.

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TWU Wins Largest Wage Increase for On-Board Workers in Amtrak History, With Paid Family Leave

31 Jul, 2024

The Transport Workers Union of America secured the largest wage increase for Amtrak workers in the agency’s 53-year history after on-board service workers overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new seven-year contract on Tuesday.

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Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Workers Win Raises, Reduced Healthcare Costs in New Contract

31 Jul, 2024

Workers on New Jersey Transit’s Hudson-Bergen Light Rail represented by the Transport Workers Union voted to ratify a new three-year contract. The new deal includes raises and reductions in healthcare costs that will save workers thousands of dollars.

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TWU FLOC Committee meets in Washington, DC.

Future Leaders and Working Women’s Committees Spend the Summer Sharpening Up Skills

21 Jun, 2024

The Transport Workers Union’s Future Leaders Organizing Committee and Working Women’s Committee both held meetings this month and the gatherings included critical lessons for budding TWU leaders around the country.