The Transport Workers Union of America, representing more than 160,000 workers across all transport, utilities & service sectors
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The TWU fights every day for workgroups both large and small across the country, from 40 workers to 40,000 workers. We will FIGHT with every weapon we have to defend TWU livelihoods. @TwuSamuelsen
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Air travelers and airline workers have won the fight on aviation safety. The TWU led the charge on behalf of our members and the American families that travel by air. People must always come before profits. #GroundThe737Max cnb.cx/2u3DD24
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President Samuelsen asserts there is an incestuous relationship between the @FAANews and the airline industry which is potentially dangerous
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The Transport Workers Union wholeheartedly supports @ILAUnion dockworkers
and their right to strike to secure the wages and job security they deserve. They are taking a stand against corporate greed and we are with them 100%. @TwuSamuelsen
BREAKING: Dockworkers on East and Gulf coasts hit picket lines in strike that could bring higher prices and shortages of goods. apnews.com/article/port-stri…
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The unacceptable chaos at @southwestair is a reflection of SWA leadership. Bosses repeatedly fail to listen to TWU concerns, leaving our members w/out fair contracts & now they are stranding 1000s of passengers during the busy holiday season. Blame the bosses, not the workers.
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If @elonmusk can afford to buy #Twitter he can afford a unionized workforce. #43billion
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Thank you @BernieSanders for standing with us during this contract campaign and for always fighting for workers!
Congratulations to the members of @TransportWorker union and @MachinistsUnion for this great victory. In our administration, we will double union membership and help more workers win the dignity they deserve.
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To be clear, @lyft is choosing to suspend service in California rather than provide its workers with the protections and benefits they deserve under the law.
BREAKING: Lyft will suspend service in California after ordered to classify drivers as employees
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Thank you so much @SenSanders for your support of @AmericanAir workers in our fight to protect USA jobs and the safety of air travelers!
I support the Transport Workers Union in their struggle against American Airlines. This is what a strong union and strong union leadership is about:
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Public transit is meant to connect people to opportunities for advancement. @PeteButtigieg's plan to prioritize transit funding would help create good jobs and make safe and efficient public transit work for everyone. cnbc.com/2020/01/10/pete-but…
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🚂🚂🚂 TWU Amtrak on-board workers just won the largest raises in @Amtrak history, with wages rising 34%. “Amtrak workers are a critical part of our nation’s transportation system. This contract advances their economic security and includes quality-of-life wins” @twusamuelsen
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Congratulations to the more than 5,000 JetBlue Inflight crewmembers on their overwhelming vote for Transport Workers Union of America representation!
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Un-American Airlines disrespects all of their workers. Offshoring jet mechanic jobs to potentially dangerous foreign countries and degrading Flight Attendants are two glaring examples. forbes.com/sites/tedreed/201…
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Thank you to @SenSchumer and @RepAOC for leading the fight to get these benefits out to working families for nearly a year.
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Thank you @SenWarren for fighting to ensure frontline transit workers have the protective equipment they need during #COVID19.
We applaud the 21 Senators calling on @FTA_DOT to ensure transit agencies provide PPE and better safety protections for frontline workers during this crisis. TWU workers are putting their lives on the line to safely transport other frontline workers. They must be protected!
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TWU Local 234 wins a Massive victory for 5,000 TWU transit workers at SEPTA in Philadelphia - good raises, parental leave, compensation for the families of members lost to Covid. When workers lock arms and fight back, We Win! @twusamuelsen @aflcio
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Thank you @ewarren for standing up for rideshare workers. It’s time for California to pass AB5 and stop exploiting rideshare drivers. @_drivers_united sacbee.com/opinion/article23…
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“As of today, our @JetBlue IFCs are no longer ‘at-will’ employees of the carrier, but Union workers whose employment is secured by an enforceable collective bargaining agreement.” - TWU International President John Samuelsen @TwuSamuelsen
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The TWU is fighting to keep jet mechanic jobs on US soil. The airline industry is extremely profitable and this betrayal of America’s working families must stop.
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The TWU has first hand experience with anti-Union Bloomberg's true colors. Wannabe President Plutocrat belongs in the Republican primary, not with the Democrats @MikeBloomberg
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The TWU Applauds Nomination of Pete Buttigieg to be Secretary of Transportation @PeteButtigieg
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Transport workers deserve a Secretary of Transportation who fights on our behalf, not a corporate lackey. The battles we are facing are immense and we need an advocate, not an adversary.
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We are fighting to keep all transport workers healthy and employed during this crisis. Thank you @SenSchumer for your leadership to ensure that airline, transit, and railroad workers all have the resources they need to keep our country moving. #CARESAct twu.org/caresact/
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Despite @transportworker InFlight Crew members working tirelessly on the frontlines of the #COVID19 crisis, @jetblue is betraying the workforce by dragging its feet in contract talks. Enough betrayal. Contract now!
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The massive investments in our nation's infrastructure announced today by @POTUS & @SecretaryPete will change life for thousands of workers. The Hudson River Tunnel project specifically will dramatically improve workplace safety for TWU rail members & create good union jobs.
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The TWU stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters @IATSE. 60,000 film and television workers deserve a living wage, reasonable hours and break times, and a fair contract now! #1u #IASolidarity #IALivingWage #IAReasonableRest #IASustainableBenefits
We are fighting to ensure that the most powerful media corporations on the planet treat the film and tv workers who produce their content with basic human dignity.
RT if you stand with us in this fight.
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Tesla autopilot is a killer app. Literally.
Glad to see the feds are investigating Tesla Autopilot. It's time to clamp down on the tech bros and their deadly toys.
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NY @GovKathyHochul is a Disaster for Democrats, a Disaster for New York.
Right now, @GovKathyHochul is attacking @MTA TWU commuter rail workers pensions, health benefits, seniority rights, etc. She’s a backstabbing disaster, an electoral nightmare for @TheDemocrats, and for clarification, @transportworker never endorsed her, we endorsed @TishJames.
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Shame on @IDaneekMiller for not supporting congestion pricing. Daneek is allegedly a friend of transit workers, not an opponent. Daneek has forgotten his transit labor roots. Congestion pricing is the only sustainable solution to funding transit and protecting jobs.
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Thank you, @berniesanders, for supporting @facebook bike share workers in their quest for better wages
Bike share workers at @Facebook are fighting for economic improvements to secure their livelihoods. Tomorrow they will vote on whether to join a union. Unions work in improving the lives of workers. Good luck tomorrow.
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Regardless of the industry, corporate executives only care about one thing: $$. The only thing that's going stop them from replacing your job with a robot is the trade union movement. There's never been more clarity that ITS US AGAINST THEM. @TwuSamuelsen
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Total joke! Hochul is the most politically inept NY governor in modern history. She has no real politics, she has no moral fortitude, she is entirely beatable. Won’t a real trade union supporting Dem step up and primary her, before she gets crushed by a Republican? @TwuSamuelsen
We’re addressing affordability and the cost of living in New York.
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The NYS Taylor prohibiting public sector strikes is antiquated and skewed in favor of the employer. The law prevents good faith bargaining by the bosses and could actually trigger a strike by backing workers into a corner. @transportworker
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.@southwestair halt to contact tracing for #Covid-exposed employees is irresponsible and a complete abdication of their responsibly to provide safe work environments for their workers. @southwestair, now is not the time to shirk your responsibilities!
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TWU @MetroNorth workers call out @GovKathyHochul today as NY’s FAKE Democrat in charge at the NYS AFL-CIO convention today. Hochul is attacking commuter rail worker pensions, healthcare, seniority, wages, etc. She’s a disaster for @TheDemocrats @TwuSamuelsen
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5,000 workers @SEPTA have unanimously approved a @transportworker Local 234 strike action as soon as November 1, with the full backing of the TWU International. Philadelphia will be shut down if we don't get a fair contract. @twusamuelsen #Striketober
As its contract nears expiration, members of SEPTA’s largest labor union voted Sunday to authorize a strike should negotiations on a new contract break down. trib.al/YABUDOH
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American workers have been pushed aside, abandoned & taken for granted entirely too long. @UAW's fightback over wages, conditions and the future of their industry is everybody's fight, and their victory will resonate across every industry. The TWU stands with the UAW 👍
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The TWU is proud to endorse @JoeBiden for President!
VP Biden knows how to fight for transportation workers and how to win. He has been our strongest champion for decades and he will put that experience to work for our members starting on day one of his Presidency.
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We've repeatedly said a @JetBlue twice as big will be twice as bad. The acquisition of @SpiritAirlines by JetBlue would remove an ultra-low cost carrier from the market, creating a monopoly that will hurt workers & consumers. @MorePerfectUS breaks it down.
It's official: The Justice Department is suing to block the $3.8 billion JetBlue-Spirit merger.
Before 1978 the government used to regulate airlines heavily, even setting ticket prices.
It's time for the government to step in and regulate the industry again.
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Congrats to all the workers who had the courage to stand up to their employers and join the TWU.
As we celebrate our 20th organizing victory, we promise to continue to fight for the economic justice of transport sector workers everywhere!
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"This contract is a big win for @SEPTA workers, providing a 5% raise, with pension and safety improvements. Zero Concessions. The fight now shifts to Harrisburg where we will work with @GovernorShapiro to win dedicated transit funding." @TwuSamuelsen
#BREAKING: SEPTA and its largest union have announced a tentative deal that will ensure continued operation of bus, trolley, subway, and elevated train lines around Philadelphia.
Hundreds of thousands of riders rely on public transportation in the city.
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The TWU stands lockstep with our sisters & brothers at @UAW as they fight for a fair shake amid unbridled corporate greed. UAW strike actions will be felt across our economy & should act as a wakeup call to bosses that workers are fed up & we’re ready to fight back.
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It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our friend and colleague TWU Communications Director Denise Romano. We ask that you keep Denise's family in your thoughts and prayers during this extraordinarily difficult time.
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COMPLETE VICTORY!
PrimeFlight Fuelers at Orlando Intl. Airport @MCO voted UNANIMOUSLY to join The TWU. They are treated miserably by PrimeFlight Aviation Services. No more. We immediately commence the fight for the 1st contract w better wages & working conditions. @TwuSamuelsen
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.@TWU556 @SouthwestAir flight attendants have been railing against technological failures at the airline for years. The $LUV meltdown was avoidable. Instead of paying out huge dividends, they should have invested in their passengers & workers. #BlameTheBossesNotTheWorkers
“We have been just the victims, along with our passengers, of horrific technological failures that have created chaos throughout our personal lives,” TWU Local 556 President @LynMontgomery2 says on $LUV working conditions. “We’re just really needing to see some changes.”
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Thank you @SenSanders! #UnitedInvincible
I stand with @transportworker fighting to keep us safe and to keep airline mechanics jobs in America.
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If you live in NYC or CT and ride @MetroNorth call @MTA CEO Janno Lieber & tell him to bargain fairly w/@TWU2001_2055. The proposal offered to these workers is a disgrace and will result in the railroad being shutdown by strike action. 212-878-7000.
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American Airlines makes an insane amount of money off the backs of their workers. They are the poster child for corporate greed and their behavior is anything but American.
American Airlines made $1.9 billion in profits last year. Their workers should not have to rely on public assistance programs like food stamps and Medicaid to try to get by.
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TWU flight attendants, gate agents, mechanics & other airline workers are experiencing extreme stress and horrible working conditions since travel has been returning to pre-pandemic levels. We will be sharing member testimonials of these nightmarish conditions #EnoughIsEnough
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Worker perseverance and solidarity has paid off, we have a contract victory at American Airlines!
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The purpose of cars is to serve the needs of people, not the other way around. Our policies should reflect that #SXSW
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Transport workers are the circulatory system that delivers essential workers to the #frontlines of the war against #Covid19. We embrace our duty, but government has a reciprocal obligation to protect us with #PPE and all sensible measures to reduce our exposure #PPENow
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Un-American Airlines disrespects all of their workers. Offshoring jet mechanic jobs to potentially dangerous foreign counties and degrading Flight Attendants are two glaring examples. forbes.com/sites/tedreed/201…
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“We’re proud of the contract that the TWU and @TWU556 fought and won for Southwest Flight Attendants, who are now the highest-paid in the industry. This also benefits Flight Attendants at other airlines as they continue to negotiate.” @twusamuelsen
The union of Southwest Airlines flight attendants has ratified a new contract that includes a 22.3% raise starting tomorrow and $364 million in back pay.
They're now the highest paid attendants in the industry.
This deal will change thousands of lives.
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The TWU strongly backs the Faster Labor Contracts Act, requiring contract talks within 10 days of a union vote. "This new bill would eliminate a frequent anti-worker tactic used by the bosses and give workers more collective power to secure and improve their jobs." @TwuSamuelsen
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Workers united, collectively fighting back achieve great victories. The TWU proudly stands with @UAW in their fight for better jobs, better wages and a better life
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@Facebook HQ bike share workers have just voted to join the TWU. They now join their fellow trade union brothers & sisters at one of the world's tech giants. Congrats for advancing your economic security!
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Contract contract! Make it right! That is why we choose to fight!
Southwest Airlines flight attendants are joined by @TWUFLOC in Chicago fighting for a fair contract with @SouthwestAir @TWU556 #makeitrightswa
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Our very own Jeff Mitchell, International Rep with TWU's Transit Division, rode Brightline, Florida's new high-speed rail system, with @SecretaryPete today where they spoke about the future of transportation and how to create good, union jobs in rail and transit industries.
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Assaulting a flight attendant or TSA officer must be prosecuted criminally, to the fullest extent of the law. Flight attendants, like all frontline transportation workers, deserve to be protected on the job. Thank you @SenJackReed for addressing this threat to worker safety.
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JetBlue "Disappointed" As 66% Of Flight Attendants Vote To Join Transport Workers Union via @forbes forbes.com/sites/tedreed/201…
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We appreciate @JoeBiden's commitment to raise the level of safety at aircraft repair stations abroad. Airlines are offshoring work onto a lower safety standard, endangering lives. Thank you, Joe, for fighting back! joebiden.com/infrastructure/
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Air travelers would be far safer if the airline industry would stop utilizing cheap labor in foreign countries to conduct aircraft maintenance. The pursuit of profits means more to them then passenger safety and that is a travesty. nydailynews.com/news/nationa…
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Congrats to TWU Executive Director Brendan Danaher on being named Labor Policy Advisor @USDOT, where he will bring decades of experience in the labor movement and continue to fight for transportation workers! We thank Brendan for his dedication and hard work on behalf of the TWU.
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In a nearly unanimous vote, the members of the TWU from both our Locals have voted to approve STRIKE action in NY/CT upon release from the NMB against @MetroNorth. Make no mistake, @MTA is on a strike trajectory at the nation's 2nd largest commuter rail system. @TwuSamuelsen
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Bikeshare workers in Columbus, Ohio @CoGoBikeShare just won @transportworker recognition with @twulocal320! We continue plowing ahead in micromobility with industry-standard contracts in 12 municipalities coast to coast!
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.@TwuSamuelsen met with @RMTunion Senior Assistant General Secretary Eddie Dempsey and RMT's Network Rail Negotiating Committee at Unity House in London.
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The TWU applauds @USDOT requiring two-person crews on every freight train. TWU Rail Division Representative Brian DeLucia and Political & Legislative Rep Heather Laverty joined @SecretaryPete. @twusamuelsen said the "Final rule is essential for safety and is long overdue."
ALT TWU Rail Representative Brian DeLucia and TWU Political and Legislative Representative Heather Laverty meet with DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg and FRA Administrator Amit Bose to applaud the final rule mandating two-person crews on freight trains.
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Presidents from @TWULocal512, 571, and 572 met with @USDOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg yesterday to discuss the pressing needs of airlines workers. While he was at O’Hare, @SecretaryPete greeted TWU members and thanked them for their efforts. #WeMoveAmerica
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The TWU and other unions met with @SecretaryPete and @RepMalinowski to discuss the need for pro-worker infrastructure and urge them to continue keeping workers first in everything they do.
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Nearly 60 Members of the House of Representatives called on the White House and Congressional leadership to ensure transit is treated equitably in any infrastructure deal. @RepHankJohnson @RepChuyGarcia are leading the fight for transit workers everywhere!
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Billionaire leopards cannot change their spots. @MikeBloomberg is an anti-worker phony and all the money in the world can't change that.
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Pay attention @MTA. @TWU2001_2055 are in DC today with @TwuSamuelsen. Lawmakers will know about your deceit and epic failure to bargain in good faith, and your desire for strike action against @MetroNorth Railroad.
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Last week, @SecretaryPete met with the TWU Air Division and other aviation unions. He spoke about the importance of essential workers, our industry’s recovery from the pandemic, and his commitment to making sure that your voice is heard in Washington.
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Congratulations to UPS @Teamsters drivers who won a game-changing historic agreement, and in doing so showed the world the power of workers unified and fighting back!
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We urge all TWU members to exercise caution in the coming days. We call for added protection for transport workers as we move America in the midst of this current turbulence, and we condemn all acts of political violence.
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The TWU has settled our outstanding @TWU2001_2055 contract w/ @MTA @metronorth. As we conclude this campaign we thank everyone for the solidarity & support which drove us to victory, and delivered very favorable economic terms for TWU commuter rail workers in NY. @TwuSamuelsen
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Today, @USDOT is updating its definition of assault, a move that will give the American public and the federal government a more comprehensive understanding of the violence frontline transit workers experience while on duty. @TwuSamuelsen
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TWU Reaches Historic Tentative Agreement with @JetBlue Airways "Bringing 5000+ Crewmembers under the protection of a trade union contract, right smack in the middle of #Covid_19 is a Herculean achievement” said TWU International President John Samuelsen
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@transportworker is proud to get @NYCMayor Eric Adams to work, whether it be on @twulocal100 subways or buses, or on a @twulocal320 Citibike! The Transport Workers Union Moves NY and We Move America.
On the road again!
@NYCMayor Adams hops on a @CitiBikeNYC en route to #GetStuffDone!
Tune in to @ThisWeekABC and @TheSundayShow on @MSNBC later this morning.
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Santa is a union man. A card carrying member of The Transport Workers Union of America. #Santa #Christmas #HappyHolidays
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.@Uber, @lyft, and @DoorDash spent hundreds of millions of dollars to pass #Prop22. But this decision affirms what we knew all along: Big Tech gig companies are unfairly and illegally denying drivers their most basic labor rights.
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We're thrilled to see so many TWU members recognized by @SecretaryPete and @USDOT on #LaborDay. We keep America moving!
On this #LaborDay, we are grateful for the workers who continue to keep our nation's transportation system moving day in and day out.
Thank you!
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CONGRATULATIONS to the workers @BikeMetro who have overwhelmingly voted to form a union with the TWU! This is another major step forward for bikeshare workers nationwide.
We look forward to good faith contract negotiations and making sure workers have a real voice on the job.
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These vicious assaults must stop NOW. The TWU International passed a resolution last week calling for an industry-wide, permanent, no-fly list for passengers like this! We're also calling for harsher penalties & preventative measures @twusamuelsen @aflcio
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The Transport Workers Union moves NY, and America: airlines, mass transit, railroads, tour buses, bikeshare, even the iconic NYC Central Park horse carriages. @twusamuelsen walking the lines in midtown Manhattan today, talking to TWU members @TWULocal100 @TWULocal320 & Local 106
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“Brightline Workers Prevail! @GoBrightline bosses ran a super ugly anti-union campaign against their own workforce but workers voted overwhelmingly to join the TWU. We will work towards success for both the company and workers. It’s a great start to the year.”@TwuSamuelsen
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Today @TWUSamuelsen & John Costa, president of @AtuComm, joined @POTUS & @SecretaryPete in NY as they announced historic investments in America's transportation system that will put workers first. Together these two Int'l union presidents represent 350,000 transport workers.
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Corporate greed has got to go. TWU members across the country are rallying for better contracts during today’s Flight Attendant Day of Action. @twusamuelsen
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Underpaid Coach Cleaners @MBTA clean up with 5-year contract TWU secured from Keolis with a FIGHTBACK campaign. Wages rising from $19 hr to approx. $32. 1st-ever paid sick days. Better wages, better quality of life. This is why we fight! @TwuSamuelsen
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Our @rmtunion UK brothers & sisters have taken epic strike action at the London Underground. They're fighting for survival against a government who has openly called for their demise. Demonstrate TWU solidarity & donate to their strike fund @TwuSamuelsen
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Flight Attendants are Taking Off with The TWU!
New contract @SouthwestAir - Immediate 22% raises. Wages rising 34% by 2027!
New contract @Allegiant - Immediate 25% raises on avg. Wages going up 41% on by 2028!
Updated agreement @Jetblue wages up 17% by Jan. 2025. @TwuSamuelsen
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Sixty years later, we continue to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by doing everything possible to defend the livelihoods of the women and men of the Transport Workers Union.
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#MartinLutherKing #MLKDay #MLKDay2021
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Thank you @BernieSanders for always standing with the trade union movement. Unfortunately, not every democrat does!
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It is excellent that @PeteButtigieg was confirmed as @USDOT Secretary. Now we can get back to the business of protecting transport workers!
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. @transportworker @twulocal2054 are fired up & taking on @KeolisBoston. Keolis rail workers are the lowest paid in the Northeast. Hey,
@MassDems @MBTA, support blue-collar #Boston, not corporate French carpetbaggers @TwuSamuelsen
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