January 28th 2025.
According to a report from CBS News, Richard Davis, the former president of TWU Local 100, has resigned from his position due to health concerns amidst allegations of sexual misconduct. This decision was made after Davis was suspended by TWU International President John Samuelsen following the discovery of these allegations. Additionally, Davis was also facing internal charges from the International Union regarding the accusations.
As the investigation into these allegations continues, John Chiarello, the secretary-treasurer of Local 100, will temporarily oversee the day-to-day operations until a new president is appointed. This appointment is set to take place during the next executive board meeting in February 2025. The union has made it clear that despite these changes, the elected leadership remains in control and has the full support and partnership of the International Transport Workers Union of America.
Before his resignation, Davis had served as the president of one of America's largest public transit worker unions for over two years. This union represents over 40,000 workers in New York City's subway, bus, and paratransit systems. According to The New York Daily News, Samuelsen condemned Davis' actions, stating that he had acted in an "appalling manner." In his report, Samuelsen cited Davis' alleged pressure on a female employee to engage in a sexual relationship with him, followed by adverse employment action after the relationship ended.
The report revealed that the female employee, who remains unidentified, claimed that Davis would make unwanted sexual comments to her after she was hired in 2022. These comments included explicit descriptions of how women could "control a man." Davis also allegedly requested one-on-one meetings with the woman before work hours on multiple occasions, and she noticed a picture of herself on his desk during one of these meetings.
In another incident in January 2023, the woman claimed that while accompanying Davis and other Local 100 members to Houston to celebrate Martin Luther King Day, Davis asked her to come to his hotel room. The report states that Davis asked her to talk about her past, and when she began crying, he kissed her and initiated a sexual encounter. The woman also admitted to having had sex with Davis two other times and stated that she felt he could end her career "with a click."
During this time of transition, the officials of Local 100 have expressed their determination to stay "laser-focused" on the future. They are committed to upholding the legacy of the union, restoring confidence within the membership, and making "fightback" the leadership mantra of Local 100 once again. In related news, the FDA has finally revoked the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and drugs.
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