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Transport Workers Union Local 100, representing 44,000 members. #WEMOVENY
“My grandmother emigrated from Puerto Rico to the U.S. at 17. She worked long hours as a seamstress. She later became a union member, securing livable wages & benefits. I lost her in Oct. 2024, but she continues to inspires me." Sabrina Rosado, Local 100 Stations Section Vice Chair.
October 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"To celebrate Hispanic Heritage is to recognize the beauty of diversity and the power of community. Nuestra cultura vive en cada uno de nosotros (Our culture lives within each one of us)," Gary Rosario, VP of TA Surface. #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #WeMoveNY @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“TWU Local 100, which represents the 170 horse carriage riders and other industry workers — many of whom are immigrants — endorsed Adams’ successful 2021 bid for mayor”. Not this time.

Learn how we're fighting for Horse Carriage Drivers in Central Park at nypost.com/2025/09/24/u...

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September 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#ThrowbackThursday: In 2011, TWU Local 100 became the first union to endorse Occupy Wall Street. Our support influenced other labor unions to join in the movement. Read more about our involvement in the vintage Fall 2011 Transport Workers Bulletin magazine at www.twulocal100.org/sites/twuloc...
September 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
This week's #NewHireOrientation included Maintenance of Way (MoW), Transit Authority (TA) Surface, MTA Bus, and the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA). Union reps and officers explained the importance of safe work environments, union solidarity, and Weingarten Rights.
September 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Larry Vila, a MaBSTOA Maintainer and a shop steward from the Zerega Overhaul Shop, credits TWU Local 100 members who worked behind the scenes to prepare five vintage buses for the @nytransitmuseum.bsky.social's annual Bus Festival on Sunday. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/vintag...
September 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
On Sunday, TWU Local 100 members danced and celebrated at this year's African American Day Parade in Harlem, with house music, Go-go, and classic hip-hop being played from our float as it sailed proudly up Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/africa...
September 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Damaso Seda was TWU Local 100's first Hispanic President from 1993-1996. He was also an International Vice President. #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #WeMoveNY #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We continue to call out #NYCMayor Eric Adams — aka the wannabe Ambassador — for betraying his word to us and selling out the hardworking blue-collar horse carriage drivers, as highlighted in an ad placed in the @nypost.com today.
#UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
TWU Local 100 is proud to march in today’s African American Day Parade in Harlem! The leadership team joined our members as we honor their contributions, strength, and dedication to keeping New York moving. #TWULocal100 #AADP #wemoveny @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
TWU's 27th Constitutional Convention was held in Las Vegas from Sept. 15-19. Key moments included the reelection of International President John Samuelsen, passing resolutions for member protection and union growth, and guest speakers. Watch the recap: youtu.be/SbYHQKqgN2s

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TWU Constitutional Convention 2025
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September 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
TWU Local 100 mourns Eric Irizarry, a Collecting Agent with 19 years of service with NYC Transit, who died on September 15 after suffering a heart attack on his way to work, Division Vice Chair Pedro Rivera said.

To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/statio...

#TWULocal100
September 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
See our ad in the @nydailynews.com today, targeting backstabbing Mayor Eric Adams for betraying his word to us and selling out the hardworking blue-collar horse carriage drivers.

#WeMoveNY #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social #WhenWeFightWeWin #MayorEricAdams #NYCMayor
September 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
TWU Local 100 congratulates Gary Rosario, who has been promoted from Division Chair to Vice President of TA Surface.

To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/gary-r....

#WeMoveNY #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social #WhenWeFightWeWin #TWULocal100
September 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
TWU Local 100 salutes our brave and bold co-founder, Michael J. Quill, on what would have been his 120th birthday. The fighting spirit in him that spurred the start of our mighty union is more alive than ever with us.
#WhenWeFightWeWin @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity
September 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
#TWULocal100, along with other unions, joined Local 101, which represents workers at #NationalGridUS, at a rally for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE). #Local101 President Constance Bradley addressed the rally. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/node/108140

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September 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
International President John Samuelsen and his slate were reelected by acclamation for the second time at TWU’s 27th Constitutional Convention in Las Vegas yesterday, Sept. 16.

To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/john-s...

#UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @nyclabor.bsky.social @aflcio.org
September 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The TWU International 27th Constitutional Convention kicks off now in Las Vegas with video greetings from locals around the country, including one of our own Top Four. When we fight, we win!

#WeMoveNY #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social #WhenWeFightWeWin
September 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The 56th Annual #AfricanAmericanDayParade is Sun., Sept. 21, at 11 am, and TWU Local 100 members are invited to the party. Find us at W. 112th St. & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. in Harlem. Registration is open at twulocal100.info/aadayparade

#WeMoveNY @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social #TWULocal100
September 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
In today’s @nydailynews.com, TWU Local 100 President John Chiarello and International TWU President honor the many members of the local and the international who served and made sacrifices after the World Trade Center was attacked on 9/11. #WeMoveNY #UnionStrong @nyclabor.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
24 years ago, NYC changed forever after the 9/11 attacks. Our 3,500 transit workers cleared debris and established vital services, but many now suffer health issues from toxin exposure. Photos capture their response, including support from Elizabeth Taylor. #WeMoveNY @nyclabor.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Officers and reps from Stations, MTA Bus/Private Bus Lines, Maintenance of Way (MoW), Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA), Transit Authority (TA) Surface, and Car Equipment Department (CED) shared welcoming advice during a #NewHireOrientation. @nyclabor.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Veteran Union Officer and Training and Special Projects Coordinator Joseph Campbell conducts training for new officers at the Union hall. We encourage new members to be union soldiers in the fight for workers' rights -- and it takes education to do it. #WhenWeFightWeWin #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity
September 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Backpack Drive Helps 40 Needy TWU Families. “The backpacks are to help our TWU families start the school year strong and prepared. Solidarity means showing up for each other, not just on the job...,” said Aimie Thomas, a CTA for Car Equipment. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/backpa...
September 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
#ThrowbackThursday: Present-day Int'l TWU President Samuelsen marches with members in the 2011 @nyclabor.bsky.social Parade early in his first term as Local 100 President. This year's Labor Day Parade is this Sat., at 9am at W. 44th St., btw 5th and 6th Ave. Register at twulocal100.info/laborparade.
September 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM