An energetic group of dozens of TWU Local 100 members danced and strutted their way down 5th Avenue as part of the big 2025 pride parade, led by RTO Tower Operator William Broome who carried a pride flag. Safety Director Celeste Kirkland and TUF Director Charles Jenkins carried the banner of the Union's Civil and Human Rights Committee, which Jenkins also co-chairs. Local 100 Recording Secretary Shirley Martin rode the length of the parade on our big float, backed up a great DJ and a score of members dancing and waving to the crowds that lined 5th Avenue.
President John V. Chiarello, who attended the event along with Administrative VP Alexander Kemp, said, "This parade celebrates diversity -- something which we at TWU Local 100 support. From the days of our Founder Mike Quill, we have safeguarded the right of every union member to have a workplace free from discrimination."
Chanting, "We Move New York," the TWU contingent got a great reception as the crowds got larger and larger on the parade route. A group of LGBTQ MTA employees also carried their own authorized banner, labeled "PRIDE EXPRESS." Thank you to Mustapha, our amazing Bus Operator, who drove the City bus and brought everyone together with infectious enthusiasm! He is known on TikTok as an LGBT ambassador.
