The TWU Strongly Supports Marc Molinaro’s Nomination to Lead the FTA

The Transport Workers Union of America – which represents tens of thousands of transit workers across the country – strongly supports the nomination of Marc Molinaro to lead the Federal Transit Administration.

“Marc Molinaro was a strong advocate for public transit in downstate New York while serving in Congress, and his experience will be essential for navigating transit issues nationwide,” said TWU International President John Samuelsen. “He has demonstrated a willingness to work with everyone – including trade unions – and he understands the challenges and issues the FTA will face. The TWU strongly supports Marc Molinaro’s nomination and urges his swift confirmation.”  

Molinaro defended existing federal transit worker protections while in Congress from 2023 to 2025, arguing that the current rules enabled more productive contract negotiations with TWU members in New York while he served as the County Executive of Dutchess County. He said in congressional hearings that efforts to gut a section of federal law known as 13c were “offensive” because they ultimately seek to cut jobs in favor of increased automation. 

In addition to transit efforts, Molinaro fought for airline workers. He introduced legislation that would create global safety standards for U.S. aircraft repairs to prevent airlines from sending aircraft maintenance jobs to foreign countries and eventually got the legislation signed into law as part of the FAA reauthorization.  

The TWU worked extensively with Molinaro during his time in Congress as the union includes tens of thousands of transit and rail workers in New York State who work for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.