The Transport Employees Union will appoint a brand new president in February to succeed former union head Richard Davis, who has been accused of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate, the union mentioned Saturday.
Within the meantime, TWU Native 100‘s executive committee, consisting of top officers and department vice presidents, unanimously voted that John V. Chiarello, the organization’s present, elected monetary secretary-treasurer, will oversee the native’s day-to-day affairs on an interim foundation.
The chief committee will appoint a brand new TWU president at its subsequent scheduled assembly, to be held subsequent month.
“We are now moving forward and laser-focused on upholding the great legacy of this proud Union, restoring confidence within our membership and re-centering ‘fightback’ as the leadership mantra of Local 100,” TWU mentioned in an announcement.
“Based on the report, I have determined that you have conducted yourself in an appalling manner that is detrimental to the best interests of the Union,” TWU Worldwide President John Samuelsen wrote, informing Davis of his suspension.
“You are being charged with pressuring a woman employed by Local 100 into having sexual relations with you,” Samuelsen continued. “Sometime after the sexual relationship ended, you took adverse employment action against this person, allegedly in connection with the cessation of the sexual relationship.”
In reference to the allegations in opposition to Davis, the worldwide union filed “internal charges” in opposition to him, in accordance with the TWU.
Initially Revealed: January 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM EST
