MSII Contract Update

Yesterday, we received the first draft of the 2024–2027 MSII Contract Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). After reviewing the document, it is clear that what we received does not fully reflect the agreement that was negotiated at the bargaining table.

While we are pleased that the economic enhancements we negotiated remain intact, many of the important working conditions that were verbally agreed upon during negotiations were omitted from this first draft. Those provisions are important to our members, and we are not satisfied with the document in its current form.

Additional meetings with Management and Labor Relations will be necessary to ensure the final agreement accurately reflects the terms that were negotiated. At this time, we are not satisfied with this first draft and will continue working to secure a contract that fully protects the interests of our members.

As always, we will continue to work diligently to bring this contract to a successful conclusion as quickly as possible. However, members should keep in mind that there is no August MTA Board meeting, and the summer months are traditionally a period when many management officials are on vacation, which may impact the pace of the remaining negotiations.

We appreciate your continued patience and support. We remain committed to delivering the strongest contract possible for our MSII members and will keep you informed as negotiations progress.

Philip Valenti, President