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January 28, 2017 at 6:32 PM

NYTWA STATEMENT ON MUSLIM BAN:

Professional drivers are over 20 times more likely to be murdered on the job than other workers. By sanctioning bigotry with his unconstitutional and inhumane executive order banning Muslim refugees from seven countries, the president is putting professional drivers in more danger than they have been in any time since 9/11 when hate crimes against immigrants skyrocketed.

Our 19,000-member-strong union stands firmly opposed to Donald Trump's Muslim ban. As an organization whose membership is largely Muslim, a workforce that's almost universally immigrant, and a working-class movement that is rooted in the defense of the oppressed, we say no to this inhumane and unconstitutional ban.

We know all too well that when government programs sanction outright Islamophobia, and the rhetoric of hate is spewed from the bully pulpit, hate crimes increase and drivers suffer gravely. Our Sikh and other non-Muslim brown and black members also suffer from anti-Muslim violence.

Today, drivers are joining the protest at JFK Airport in support of all those who are currently being detained at the airport because of Trump's unconstitutional executive order. Drivers stand in solidarity with refugees coming to America in search of peace and safety and with those who are simply trying to return to their homes here in America after traveling abroad. We stand in solidarity with all of our peace-loving neighbors against this inhumane, cruel, and unconstitutional act of pure bigotry.

Catherine Roselle van Nostrand

Good for you hard working Americans for standing up for your brothers and fellow human beings. We need you here to show us how to behave better!! Thank you!
Love my cabbies.

Gene Marsh

You're setting the standard for how all unions should respond to the Trump administration. Thank you.

Scarlett Wells

I hope that some of our Muslim friends will see this: As a retired combat veteran, I vow to stand strong with you. I vow to not back down. I vow to fight these injustices being done to you. and I am sorry. So terribly sorry that my country is doing this to you.

Helen Arias

We gave our taxi driver a very generous tip tonight for participating in today's protest. He was surprised and very grateful. Please do the same if you can. ✊🏾

Jeffrey Carlos Nunes

Thank you for your support NY Taxi Workers Alliance. From a carpenter to taxi drivers, we stand with you all the way.

Ron Janssen

You guys are great! We all owe you a huge thank you for standing up for decency against the horrible things coming from Washington.

Katy Cummins-Bakko

I had to have surgery in NYC twice. Every time I took a taxi to or from JFK, I felt so cared for and welcomed. One driver even bought me a coffee when I was upset by the treatment I received as a disabled woman and the airline wouldn't get my wheelchair for me. These drivers are ever grateful for the life they have been blessed with here and aren't embarrassed to show it. If we could all be so proud and happy as them! I support them and their boycott 1000000%. I'm so proud of their caring and compassion. They have honor and resolve like most groups of this size only dream of. Bless the drivers and their Union! You are loved! ✊🏼❤

Igor Polk

Guys, these countries are in the state of war. There are many terrorists there. Whom do you think they terror there? In Syria, Turkey, Iraq? They threaten with terror other muslims!!! They kill them! They behead them! They rape them! Now. Russians, Iranians, and Turks (yep, they are alies now), are getting rid of them. Where do you think those terrorists will go hiding? To Saudi Arabia ? No... They are smart. They will go here! To your neighourhood, dear fellow americans of different races and religion. And that what Mr. Trump is preventing.
Support Trump!

Igor Polk replied · 7 replies

George Nicholaou

This all maks so much sense! Take a cut in pay by not providing your service AND inconvenience the very prople who depend on you. That'll show 'em!

Niaṁ Ní Mháille

Well done! Solidarity with you. Greetings from workers in Ireland! Don't give up the fight. We are with you!

Malia Robinson

I love being in NY and riding with the amazing taxi drivers! Thank you.

Kathy Walker Zeeck

Make sure you call your Congressman/woman. Those that represent your state and those that do not! We are America! Do not yell do not use foul language, be direct and tell them this is United States of America! " Bring me your tried and your poor your udilled masses"

Kathy Walker Z... replied · 1 reply

Stephanie Ann

There is nothing in the world like NY Taxi drivers! And talk about diversity! Thank you for your wisdom and your commitment to protesting this heinous ban on refugees.

Janice Silva

Kudos to NY taxi drivers! While they could be out charging fares, they stand in solidarity with others who, like many of them, aspire to settlling into a life that represents promise for them and their families. I, along with members of my family, have worked directly with recently arrived immigrants and visa holders. They are proud to have been permitted entry to the US. I recall working with green-card holders who had been professors in their countries of origin accepting jobs as janitors (or taxi drivers) in the US. They left family and friends in the hope of living in a country where, if they worked hard in any available job, they and their children would prosper. And in doing so, they have contributed to the prosperity of all Americans.

Mike Harris

Obama did it as well. Did you Protest him ? While Americans of all religion are still being beheaded in those countries, proper vetting is definitely a priority. I'm good with it.

Arnie Berheim

NLT Bible. Job 5
[3]I have seen that fools may be successful for the moment, but then comes sudden disaster.

Trump is on his way to self distruction....

Karen Bryant

Being a former union member and organiser of AFSCME at Rutgers in NJ back in the 80s and 90s, I must stand in solidarity of your decision. I am an UBER driver in Virginia but was unaware of Uber CEO becoming a member on Trumps Advisory Board. In light of this information and that I did feel a since of subtle discrimination, I will be terminating my partnership with Uber. Lyft is in Virginia. I'll seek employment with their company. Thank you for keeping people informed so we can make better life choices.

Karen Bryant replied · 2 replies

Margaret Karpel

Don't ever give up! Thank you for standing up for each other! I was in Washington last weekend for the women's march to stand up for all of us I will be there on April 15 to demand he release his taxes!!

Kristin Milano

✊🏼 I stand with you in Louisiana. Thank you for fighting the good fight. God bless and be safe!

Mary Beth King

Donald Trump should be held personally responsible for any acts of hate and criminally prosecuted.

Kate Kunberger

Stand up for what you believe in; stand up for your fellow members; stand up for hard-working immigrants!
Go TAXI DRIVERS!

SK Starr

If the administration wants to tighten up vetting, they need to be aware of how it's done and who is here. A review isn't a monumental issue, but the way this has been impleimented is. The executive order was so badly executed that it's another embarrassment to the administration and to the country as a whole. Persons who had all of their identification, passports and visas in order, got stuck in this mess with no notification prior to embarking had little recourse to modify scheduled travels prior to arrival. This is a justified complaint.

Jade Gomez-Lopez

Having witnessed a Sikh Taxi-Driver friend of the family being harassed after 9/11, I FULLY SUPPORT THIS DECISION.

I stand will all the people this document will negatively impact.

Rachel Snow

Yes. I am scared for these cab drivers especially in NYC where ignorant Americans come through and think they can abuse them. They are amazing.

James S Gagliardi replied · 2 replies

Kathy Parker

Taxi drivers the best, what a wonderful reminder of how strong America really is, people believe in democracy and boldly stand together. Thank you to all the drivers, for all your kindness

Sami Lester

You guys are amazing! This is the United States founded by immigrants and all people are welcome in the US.
No bans on Muslims!

Chuck Cotner

In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, perhaps a less goofy choice for Prez than the current, "WooHoo!!" Couldn't appreciate this organization more, right now . .

Ashley Odell

Reminder to everyone that Uber has tried profiting off this strike. If you have the app, delete it and let the company know you won't give your business to companies that support oppression.

Ashley Odell replied · 3 replies

Mona Awad

These guys don't have much and are willing to risk it anyway. Thank you.

Nick Hopson

All the Power to the People! Time to fight the brown shirt madness! We need MORE immigrants allowed into this country so the intelligence level of the U.S. can rise up above these borderline IQ, xenophobic, scared little "oppressed white" racist, red cap wearing morons who cheer on this bloated orange circus peanut and his cabal of angry isolationists.

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