International President of the Transport Workers Union John Samuelsen Joins United World Leaders
New York — International President of a union representing more than 150,000 workers in aviation, rail, transit, universities and utilities.
About John Samuelsen
John Samuelsen is International President of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), which represents more than 150,000 members in the airline, railroad, transit, university, utility and services sectors. He previously served as President of TWU Local 100 in New York City, the union’s largest local, and remains active in New York public life on behalf of TWU members.
He joined United World Leaders as a Member in March 2025.
About United World Leaders
United World Leaders is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit institution of former Presidents and Prime Ministers, ministers, ambassadors and leaders of enterprise and civil society, working to advance peace, international cooperation and socioeconomic prosperity. Members may lead Councils on the issues where they can contribute most, as Chairs or Co-Chairs.