Let’s be Thankful for the Amazing Work that Transit Workers Do Every Day

By James C. Little

“Some of what they’re doing,” said Gene Russianoff of New York City’s Straphangers Campaign, “borders on the edge of magic.”

Russianoff, a consumer advocate, is a frequent critic of New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) executives.  Right now, he’s joining other New Yorkers who are amazed by the efforts of the region’s transit workers – including members of TWU Locals 501, 504, 562, 101, 252, 2001, 106, 1400, Local 100, Locals 225 and 229 in New Jersey, and well at State Conferences throughout our union  – in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Obama vs. Romney: What’s Their Track Record on Air, Rail and Transit?

by James C. Little
International President, Transport Workers Union

Did you catch the exchanges in the first and second presidential debates where President Obama and Governor Romney discussed their plans for improving our nation’s airports, roads, rails and bridges, mass transit and commercial airlines?

Time to Stand Up for the Middle Class

By James C. Little
International President, Transport Workers Union

According to a newly released book by Daniel L. Barlett and James B. Steele, “The Betrayal of the American Dream,” since 1985, corporations have killed 84,350 pension plans – plans that were designed to bring retirement security to millions of Americans.