- Basic Info
- Financials
- Spending
- Political Spending
- Decertifi-cations
- Unfair Labor Practices
- Strikes
- Recent Contracts
Basic Information
Quick Facts
Members
139,993
Assets
$62,779,271
Employees
100
Primary Industry
Transportation
Address
TRANSPORT WORKERS
1220 19th STREET NW
Washington, DC 20036
Locals and Other Affiliated Organizations
Union | Unit Name/Location | Members |
---|---|---|
Transport Workers Local 100 | Brooklyn, NY | 40,622 |
Transport Workers Local 556 | Air Transport Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants / Dallas, TX | 18,569 |
Transport Workers Local 555 | Southwest Airlines Ramp Operations / Dallas, TX | 14,726 |
Transport Workers Local 504 | Local 504 / St. Marys, GA | 4,900 |
Transport Workers Local 591 | Twu / Colleyville, TX | 4,692 |
Transport Workers Local 252 | Islandia, NY | 4,167 |
Transport Workers Local 514 | Tulsa, OK | 4,008 |
Transport Workers Local 513 | Air Transport Division / Southlake, TX | 3,778 |
Transport Workers Local 250 | San Francisco, CA | 2,758 |
Transport Workers Local 568 | Miami, FL | 2,226 |
» See All Locals and Other Affiliated Organizations
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Year Covered: 2022 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Financial Information
The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), which is enforced by the Office of Labor-Management Standards, requires labor unions to file annual reports detailing their operations. Contained in those reports are breakdowns of each union's spending, income and other financial information.
Basic Financials
Total Assets | $62,779,271 |
Total Liabilities | $289,313 |
Total Income | $50,669,616 |
Total Spent | $49,120,479 |
» See Historical Financial Information
Total Assets Trend
Assets (Change from previous report)
Cash | $11,621,776 (+15.4%) |
Accounts Receivable | $15,256 (0.0%) |
Investments | $47,536,758 (-4.7%) |
Fixed Assets | $2,043,462 (-4.7%) |
Treasury Securities | $1,088,691 (-17.4%) |
Other Assets | $119,508 (0.0%) |
Loans Receivable | $353,820 (-7.1%) |
Liabilities
Loans Payable | $0 |
Accounts Payable | $0 |
Other Liabilities | $289,313 |
Mortgages | $0 |
Income
Dues | $0 |
Per Person Tax | $26,734,613 |
Investments | $994,450 |
Supplies | $0 |
Loan Repayment | $27,024 |
Interest | $66,215 |
Dividends | $1,640,167 |
Rents | $7,950 |
Fees and Fines | $0 |
Loans Obtained | $0 |
Other Receipts | $1,541,099 |
Affiliates | $19,631,403 |
Members | $26,695 |
Reinvestments | $17,976,704 |
All Others | $117,226 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2022 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Spending
The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) requires unions to report how they spent their money in a number of categories. For the first five, OLMS requires unions to provide detailed information on any recipient that received more than $5,000 per year.
Total Spent in 2022
$49,120,479
Spending Overview
Spending Breakdown
Representational | $10,079,984(20.52%) |
Political Activities and Lobbying | $2,464,455 (5.02%) |
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | $303,511 (0.62%) |
General Overhead | $3,407,558(6.94%) |
Union Administration | $6,817,752(13.88%) |
Strike Benefits | $0 (0.00%) |
To Union Officers | $2,492,873 (5.08%) |
To Union Employees | $3,037,415 (6.18%) |
Education | $0 (0.00%) |
Fees | $0 (0.00%) |
Search All Spending
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2022 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Membership
Total Members
139,993
Income per Member
$362
Dues (per MONTH)
2 HRS PAY
Membership Trend
Year | Members |
---|---|
2002 | 110,000 |
2003 | 110,000 |
2004 | 120,000 |
2005 | 125,398 |
2006 | 117,683 |
2007 | 115,145 |
2008 | 123,480 |
2009 | 119,663 |
2010 | 118,481 |
2011 | 117,822 |
2012 | 115,902 |
2013 | 115,261 |
2014 | 116,199 |
2015 | 116,691 |
2016 | 122,032 |
2017 | 131,844 |
2018 | 134,022 |
2019 | 140,352 |
2020 | 139,686 |
2021 | 131,223 |
2022 | 139,993 |
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2022 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Leaders & Salaries
Average Total Compensation
$81,781
Total Employees
100
Employees Making more than $75,000
39
Top Ten Highest Paid Leaders
Name | Title | Total Compensation |
---|---|---|
JOHN SAMUELSEN | PRESIDENT | $383,020 |
JEROME LAFRAGOLA | INT'L SECY/TREAS | $355,431 |
CARL MARTIN | INT'L REP TRANSIT | $339,206 |
ALEJANDRO GARCIA | INT'L EXEC VP | $338,861 |
CURTIS TATE | INT'L ADMIN VP | $282,912 |
JOHN O'DONNELL | CHIEF OF STAFF-AIR DIV | $279,701 |
MICHAEL MAYES | INT'L ADMIN VP | $276,951 |
THEOTIS JAMES | EXEC BOARD | $252,325 |
THOMAS MCDANIEL | VP | $248,537 |
JOHN FELTZ | VP | $243,145 |
» See All Employees' Compensation and Salary History
Source: Office of Labor Management Standards
Year Covered: 2022 • Last Updated: June 12th, 2023
Political Spending
Federal Election Donations, by Party
Donations to Democrats
$9,029,688 (95%)
Donations to Republicans
$408,325 (4%)
Source: Federal Elections Commission by way of the Center for Responsive Politics
Last Updated: November 5th, 2016
Political Action Committees
Political Action Committee | Total Contributed |
---|---|
Transport Workers Union | $9,475,998 |
Transport Workers Union Local 100 | $39,490 |
527 Spending
A union's 527 committee makes contributions to political candidates and other organizations for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election. Unlike Political Action Committees, which are strictly regulated by the Federal Election Commission, 527s are regulated by the IRS. These committees are often considered a form of "soft money."
Total 527 Expenditures
$30,848
527 Committee | Total Spent |
---|---|
Transport Workers Union Local 234 | $30,848 |
Source: Internal Revenue Service by way of the Center for Responsive Politics
Last Updated: November 15th, 2016
Lobbying
Federal Lobbying
Total Spent Lobbying
$10,674,878
Lobbying Expenditures Trend
Lobbying Groups
Client | Total Spent Lobbying |
---|---|
Transport Workers Union | $10,674,878 |
Transport Workers Union Local 234 | $0 |
Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Last Updated: November 15th, 2016
Crime, Corruption & Racketeering
The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) conducts investigations to determine if violations of the Labor-Management Relations and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) provisions have occurred.
Investigations are initiated based on various sources such as complaints from union members; information developed by OLMS as a result of reviewing reports filed; information developed during an OLMS audit of a union’s books and records; and information obtained from other government agencies. Investigations may involve civil matters (such as an election of union officers) or criminal matters (such as embezzlement of union funds).
Corruption and Embezzlement Charges
Type of Criminal Activity | Number of Incidents |
---|---|
criminal charges | 13 |
embezzlement charges | 11 |
Guilty Pleas | 14 |
Indictments | 6 |
Officials Sentenced | 9 |
Some incidents may be accounted for in multiple categories.
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Last Updated: April 8th, 2021
Financial Audits
The Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) has responsibility under the Labor-Management Relations and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) to conduct audits to determine if unions are complying with the law.
OLMS uses a streamlined audit approach called the Compliance Audit Program (CAP) to audit local unions which utilizes specialized records review and investigative techniques to verify LMRDA compliance.
Local | Date | View Audit |
---|---|---|
TWU Local 571 | September 17, 2015 | Full Audit Text |
TWU Local 541 | April 30, 2015 | Full Audit Text |
TWU Local 241 | February 25, 2015 | Full Audit Text |
TWU Local 226 | April 20, 2012 | Full Audit Text |
TWU Local 556 | July 19, 2011 | Full Audit Text |
TWU Local 507 | August 19, 2009 | Full Audit Text |
TWU Local 700 | September 24, 2008 | Full Audit Text |
TWU Local 525 | July 1, 2008 | Full Audit Text |
TWU Local 2020 | June 20, 2008 | Full Audit Text |
TWU Local 502 | March 24, 2008 | Full Audit Text |
TWU Local 2005 | February 1, 2008 | Full Audit Text |
TWU Local 561 | January 31, 2008 | Full Audit Text |
TWU Local 2035 | May 26, 2005 | Full Audit Text |
Source: Office of Labor-Management Standards
Last Updated: November 15th, 2016
Union Decertifications
Unionized employees can elect to revoke a union's right to represent them through a process called a decertification. In order to decertify a union, a majority of the unionized employees must vote to remove the union in an election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Total Decertification Petitions
12
Recent Decertification Petitions
Case Number | Name/Union | Date Filed |
---|---|---|
14-RD-138115 | The Hertz Corporation | October 3rd, 2014 |
29-RD-127302 | Quality Transportation Corp. and Brothers Transportation Corp., Joint Employers | April 25th, 2014 |
02-RD-116818 | Miles Square Transportation Company | November 13th, 2013 |
12-RD-100505 | Allied Medical Transport, Inc. | March 15th, 2013 |
29-RD-098008 | Quality Brothers Transportation | February 11th, 2013 |
02-RD-093095 | First Transit Incorporated | November 13th, 2012 |
02-RD-087196 | Ardsley Bus, LLC | August 14th, 2012 |
28-RD-001004 | Wynn Las Vegas, LLC | August 27th, 2010 |
10-RD-001499 | BALFOUR BEATTY COMMUNITIES | June 9th, 2010 |
02-RD-001582 | Ardsley Bus Corp./Gene's Bus Service | October 28th, 2009 |
» See All Decertifications
Source: National Labor Relations Board
Case Activity Tracking System
Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Allegations
Unionized employees, business owners, managers, and others often bring labor law charges against unions. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) oversees the porcess of determining if the union violated the National Labor Relations Act.
Allegation | Cases Filed |
---|---|
8(b)(1)(A) Duty of Fair Representation, incl'g Superseniority, denial of access | 93 |
8(a)(3) Discharge (Including Layoff and Refusal to Hire (not salting)) | 89 |
8(a)(1) Coercive Actions (Surveillance, etc) | 84 |
8(a)(5) Refusal to Bargain/Bad Faith Bargaining (incl'g surface bargaining/direct dealing) | 76 |
8(a)(3) Changes in Terms and Conditions of Employment | 70 |
8(a)(5) Repudiation/Modification of Contract [Sec 8(d)/Unilateral Changes] | 57 |
8(a)(1) Coercive Statements (Threats, Promises of Benefits, etc.) | 53 |
8(a)(1) Concerted Activities (Retaliation, Discharge, Discipline) | 47 |
8(a)(5) Refusal to Furnish Information | 47 |
8(a)(3) Discipline | 43 |
8(a)(5) Repudiation/Modification of Contract[Sec 8(d)/Unilateral Changes] | 39 |
8(b)(1)(A) Coercion, incl'g Statements and Violence | 19 |
8(a)(1) Interrogation (including Polling) | 16 |
8(a)(2) Assistance | 12 |
8(a)(5) Refusal to Recognize | 8 |
8(a)(5) Shutdown or Relocate (e.g. First National Maint.).Subcontract Work | 8 |
8(a)(1) Coercive Rules | 7 |
8(b)(1)(A) Union Dues and/or Membership Related (including excessive fees) | 7 |
8(a)(4) Changes in Terms and Conditions of Employment | 7 |
8(b)(2) Union Security Related Actions | 7 |
Please note that a single case may fall into multiple allegation categories.
Source: National Labor Relations Board; Case Activity Tracking System
Recent Strikes
Employer/Location | Union | Days on Strike | Employees on Strike |
---|---|---|---|
HUDSON TRANSIT CORPORATION Mahwah, NJ | TWU Local 225 | 70 | |
Edens Corporation/RTS Philadelphia, PA | TWU Local | 100 | |
Triboro Coach Corp East Elmhurst, NY | TWU Local | 490 | |
Jamaica Bus Co Jamaica, NY | TWU Local | 217 | |
Liberty Lines Transit Inc. Yonkers, NY | TWU Local | 570 | |
Base Services of Athens Inc. Kings Bay, GA | TWU Local 526 | 33 | |
Pittsburgh Opera Pittsburgh, PA | TWU Local | 1 | |
The Jewish Museum New York, NY | TWU Local | 25 | |
The Transit Authority of the City of Omaha dba Metro Omaha, NE | TWU Local | 200 | |
Royal Coach Lines, Inc. Briarcliff Manor, NY | TWU Local | 112 |
» See all strikes
Recent Contract Negotiations
Industry | Contracts |
---|---|
Transportation | 53 |
Transportation and Warehousing | 40 |
Not Provided | 13 |
Educational Services | 9 |
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation | 6 |
Higher Education | 5 |
Utilities | 5 |
Service | 5 |
Other | 4 |
Local Government | 3 |
Manufacturing | 3 |
Accommodation and Food Services | 2 |
Construction | 2 |
2 | |
Health Care | 1 |
County Government | 1 |
Retail Trade | 1 |
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