No robot is going to drive your kid to school.
As #AV tech spreads, legislation introduced in Washington D.C. last night requires #school buses of the future to have human drivers. It also sets AV rules & parameters - the first such federal guardrails - to protect transit Bus Operators' employment and keep them on board for decades - @TwuSamuelsen For full release: https://t.co/dmvTkJANKw
Within hours of hearing @jetblue dispatchers have filed for a union election to join the TWU, company bosses began the “modus operandi” union busting they specialize in. The workers are tired of JetBlue’s empty promises and are ready for real change with our fightback union.
Outrageously, transit workers go to work worried that they may wind up in the emergency room - or worse. They are harassed, spit upon, attacked or threatened daily. We appreciate the federal focus on this shameful situation.@TwuSamuelsen
“This isn’t about how safe the system looks on a spreadsheet. It’s about how safe it feels on the platform.” In a new op-ed, FTA Senior Advisor Marc Molinaro challenges New York’s misleading crime stats and calls for honesty, enforcement, and accountability on @MTA subways. Read more: https://t.co/56XbYM0p1c
Thousands of dedicated transit workers, including members of @TWULocal100, are being forced to grapple with senseless crime, homelessness, and trash. It’s not right.
@USDOT appreciates their support in our fight to making communities safe again.
.@BankingGOP and @SenateBanking just sent Marc Molinaro's @FTA_DOT nomination to the full Senate with a strong, bipartisan vote. "The Senate should swiftly confirm Trump's pro-labor FTA nominee so he can get to work on improving transit nationwide." @TwuSamuelsen
Labor Secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer is a “labor champion” who deserves support from both Dems and Republicans.
Workers must come before politics. @TwuSamuelsen
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I’ve directed @PennDOTNews to immediately begin the process of transferring $153 million in federal highway money to @SEPTA.
That funding will prevent service cuts, delay dramatic fare hikes until at least next July, and ensure the good people of southeastern Pennsylvania can rely on SEPTA to get where they need to go.
Four years ago, we faced unprecedented crises. President Biden understood the magnitude of the challenge and used the tools of government to meet the moment—including an infrastructure package that is transforming our nation. It will be remembered as this century's Big Deal.
NEWS: The TWU is victorious over @GoBrightline! 🚅🚅🚅 “The NMB correctly ruled that Brightline IS a railroad and MUST move forward with an election. Onboard Workers want a voice at the table and Brightline's delay tactics failed." @TWUSamuelsen
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In Congress, I’ve led the fight to hold big railroads accountable for derailments like the one in East Palestine—working across the aisle for rail safety legislation.
I won’t let corporations put their profits over our families’ safety.
🚄 🚄 🚄 Workers @GoBrightline are organizing with the TWU. An overwhelming majority have filed cards with the National Mediation Board today! The future of high-speed rail will be driven by organized labor 💪.
Kelly’s police union story is diminished by his refusal to support the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, which reverses Janus & grants all public sector workers the right to organize & bargain contracts. Combine this with his Pro-Act refusal & a pattern becomes undeniable.
Electric exchange between @SecretaryPete and @RepScottPerry: "Given time is limited, I will confine myself to addressing the factually incorrect portions of what you have said, beginning with the assertion that EV sales are going down. They are in fact going up..."