United Transportation Union

The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), AFL-CIO, represents over 155,000 members across various sectors, including airlines, railroads, transit, utilities, and service industries, as well as tourism and education-related roles. Founded in 1934 by Michael J. Quill and dedicated organizers, the TWU champions the rights and welfare of working people while addressing modern challenges posed by new technologies. Committed to advancing the livelihoods and quality of life for its diverse membership, the TWU actively engages in organizing campaigns and advocates for critical issues such as workplace safety, equitable funding for transit operations, and the reshoring of jobs. The union remains a vocal defender against violence towards frontline workers and continuously pushes for improved labor conditions within the transportation sector. Generated from the website

The SMART Transportation Division, formerly known as the United Transportation Union (UTU), is a prominent transportation labor union representing approximately 125,000 active and retired railroad, bus, and mass transit workers in the United States. Headquartered in the Cleveland suburbs, SMART advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence at work, and opportunities for all working families. As an AFL-CIO affiliate, SMART is part of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers, a dynamic and diverse union with 208,000 members across North America. Members of SMART play crucial roles in ensuring air quality, promoting energy efficiency, and providing essential services that move products and passengers efficiently to their destinations. Generated from the website