COMING SOON!

Executive Council Approves CT Body Scan Benefit for Active Members The Executive Council has approved a new health benefit for all active members in good standing. Members will be eligible to receive a CT body scan through Inner Imaging. The TSO has been successful in negotiating a deeply discounted priceRead more about COMING SOON!

By Philip Valenti, ago

Vice President Joe Betancourt being Honored by Transit Columbia Association

We are very proud to announce that the Transportation Columbia Association will be honoring our Vice President, Joseph Betancourt with a Special Recognition Award at this years Columbia Association Dinner. The Transportation Columbia Association of New York is a fraternal organization representing Italian -American professionals in the transit industry promotingRead more about Vice President Joe Betancourt being Honored by Transit Columbia Association

By Philip Valenti, ago

TWU INTERNATIONAL WORKING WOMEN’S COMMITTEE ANNUAL MEETING IN PHILA

For the first time ever, TWU Local 106 sent representatives to the TWU Annual Working Women’s Committee held in Philadelphia. Michelle Gonzalez and Renita Horton did an outstanding job representing our Local and the hardworking women Transit Supervisors of New York. Their participation ensures that the voices, experiences, and leadershipRead more about TWU INTERNATIONAL WORKING WOMEN’S COMMITTEE ANNUAL MEETING IN PHILA

By Philip Valenti, ago

Trump Appointed Presidential Emergency Board Sides with LIRR Unions in Contract Dispute

In a significant development for rail workers, a Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) appointed under the authority of President Donald Trump has issued findings supporting key positions put forward by the unions representing employees of the Long Island Rail Road. The Presidential Emergency Board, established under the Railway Labor Act toRead more about Trump Appointed Presidential Emergency Board Sides with LIRR Unions in Contract Dispute

By Philip Valenti, ago

Assemblyman John Mikulin, son of a NYC Transit Worker and friend of TWU Local 106

Assemblyman John Mikulin, Republican representative of New York State Assembly District 17, recently stopped by our office to discuss the needs of our members and how he can help support them. Assemblyman Mikulin’s father drove a bus out of Jamaica Depot for 25 years. As the son of a NewRead more about Assemblyman John Mikulin, son of a NYC Transit Worker and friend of TWU Local 106

By Philip Valenti, ago

“Transit’s Only Supervisor Job Open to the Public — What Does That Tell You?”

The MTA just doesn’t get it! Instead of addressing and fixing the real issues that make the Maintenance Line Supervisor position so tough and undesirable, management continues to take the easy way out — repeatedly opening the job to the public — instead of making the necessary changes to makeRead more about “Transit’s Only Supervisor Job Open to the Public — What Does That Tell You?”

By Philip Valenti, ago

Assemblymember George Alvarez District 78 Coming to Local 106

On Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM, we will be welcoming George Alvarez, Assemblymember representing the 78th District in the Bronx, to our offices for a meet and greet with our officers and members. Assemblymember Alvarez serves on several key committees in the New York State Assembly, most notablyRead more about Assemblymember George Alvarez District 78 Coming to Local 106

By Philip Valenti, ago