President Utano's Statement on the War of Aggression Against Ukraine
With thousands of native-born Ukrainians and Russians in the transit workforce, this catastrophic war of aggression that has been perpetrated by one man, Vladimir Putin, is a difficult and stressful time for our Local 100 family.
I have personally met many Ukrainian and Russian brothers and sisters on the job, and I know that you are friends, not enemies.
As President of Local 100, I pray for the safety of your families back home, and I salute the incredible bravery of the citizen-soldiers who have taken up arms to defend their country.
In the interest of humanity, I hope for an immediate cease fire that will end the tragic loss of so many innocent lives, and the wanton destruction of Ukraine’s infrastructure.
Stay strong Brothers and Sisters. We are all transit workers and members of our great Local 100 family; and we are what makes America strong.