Tag: Health

Fraud Alert – Facemasks

A company has used the TWU’s logo to sell facemasks that do not meet federal respiratory standards and are not union made. The Transport Workers Union of America does not sanction the sale of these products and we are fighting to stop it. A fly-by-night non-union company, which goes by various names including Mercury Tee,…

Red Cross Blood Drive Guidelines

The American Red Cross is so grateful to all our partners that continue to stand with us through the evolution of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). We are committed to providing you with the most up-to-date information as we continue to organize upcoming blood drives across the country. At each blood drive, we follow extensive…

Pandemic Leave of Absence

How to Request a Leave of Absence Required documentation Impacted team members will need to provide written documentation from their doctor, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and/or a local public health department professional that states they are required to be quarantined or they have a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19. If you don’t…

Covid-19 Crisis Update Video with TWU International President John Samuelsen

Covid-19 Crisis Update Video with TWU International President John Samuelsen   City by city, industry by industry, TWU members are on the frontlines of the Covid-19 fight nationwide. Please watch today’s video message from TWU International President John Samuelsen on our union’s tireless efforts to support our members in this global crisis. Please continue to…

Contract Vote information As of March 19, 2020 UPDATE!!!

We have changed to en Electronic VOTE: Please review this link for details:Electronic Ratification Voting   Brothers and Sisters, Due to all the circumstances revolving around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we are providing this information update to the membership regarding the upcoming TWU Contract Ratification Vote. We are fully aware of the current recommendations from the…

TWU Call to ACTION CALL YOUR SENATORS and DEMAND a coronavirus (COVID-19) relief package for air, rail and transit workers.

The rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID 19) has sparked alarm worldwide and within the labor movement. In response to this pandemic, the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 which covers medical costs and supports the economic security of working families. But we need the U.S. Senate to act quickly…

COVID-19 Response Bill Update

Just after midnight this morning (March 14, 2020), the U.S. House of Representatives passed important legislation to protect workers and their families from the negative effects of the coronavirus. TWU staff have fiercely advocated for this measure and will continue to do so until it also passes the Senate and is signed into law by…