The Transport Workers Union is shocked by the reported allegations of airplane sabotage by an employee," John Samuelsen, the union's International president said in a statement. "If these allegations of sabotage are true, they are outrageous and indefensible, and we fully condemn such actions. Our
Date: Sep 06, 2019
Category: Headlines
Source: Google
New York Set to Acquire the Next Generation of Subway Cars
Were thrilled, said John Samuelsen, international president of Transport Workers Union, which fought for the jobs component of the agreement. The billions of dollars that transit agencies spend every year on new rail cars and equipment should to every extent possible be used to create jobs for A
Date: Jan 19, 2018
Category: Business
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Mayor de Blasio thinks proposed tax on wealthy to fix subway has a chance: 'There's an urgency here'
TWU likes the idea of taxing millionaires to sustain the subway, but that is a long-term solution. Riders are suffering right now! They can't wait for legislation, said TWU president John Samuelsen. The mayor must address the immediate subway crisis immediately and he can.
Date: Aug 07, 2017
Category: Business
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Union head: Blame MTA, not workers, for subway derailment
Just because nothing happened all these years doesnt mean that it couldnt happen, said Carrube, who agreed with Transport Workers Union Local 100 president John Samuelsen that the incident happened because vibrations from passing trains shook the secured sections of rail loose.
Date: Jun 28, 2017
Category: U.S.
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MTA, Transit Workers Union reach deal on raises, TWU says
We won a tentative contract with solid raises and other strong economic gains, moving transit workers well ahead of inflation and greatly improving their quality of life, John Samuelsen, president of the Transport Workers Union Local 100, said in a statement.
Date: Jan 16, 2017
Category: Business
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MTA contract negotiations with TWU workers: Agreement not met by deadline
"We have been bargaining in good faith with the MTA all day in an effort to reach a new contract for our TA-OA and MTA Bus members,"union president John Samuelsen said in a statement."We have made some progress but are still not where we need to be."
Date: Jan 16, 2017
Category: Business
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Official: Subway escape alcoves a focus in NYC transit death
"This tragedy highlights the extreme danger transit workers are in every time they step on the tracks," said John Samuelsen, president of the workers' union, who met with his members after the fatality.
Date: Nov 03, 2016
Category: U.S.
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DE BLASIO's stubborn streak -- AIRBNB goes to court after Cuomo signs regs -- Art Commission overhaul?
CUOMO ALLY HITS MAYOR -- TWUs John Samuelsens op-ed in the Daily News: It's all about Bill, but it shouldn't be. When announcing his first run for office, Mayor de Blasio promised to be a mayor for our neighborhoods. He would take on the elites on behalf of residents who felt ignored and price