transit workers

This Day in Labor History: August 10, 1935

By Erik Loomis

On August 10, 2020

On August 10, 1935, members of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) descended on the New York courthouse to demand the release of their leaders after arrests they had been jumped by anti-union thugs. This moment helped vault the transit workers to be one of the...

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This Day in Labor History: February 19, 1910

By Erik Loomis

On February 19, 2020

On February 19, 1910, the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company fired 173 union members to bust a strike by its drivers, leading to a general strike and general uproar against this.

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Philly Transit Strike and the Election

By Erik Loomis

On November 3, 2016

The Transit Workers Union is on strike in Philadelphia. Their contract expired November 1 and the have many legitimate beefs, including over scheduling and health care. Some are worried that.