President Valenti was out at the Castleton Depot on Staten Island for an early morning meeting with members of the NYC Transit Alliance, represented today by Local 100, ATU Locals 726 and 1056, and the UTLO.
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?”
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
Whether you are Active or Retired, if you move, remember to call us @ (718) 601-7100 to let us know your new address so we can update our database.
The Leadership Team at the Transit Supervisors Organization – TWU Local 106 recognizes that the freedoms we enjoy as Americans were secured through the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of heroes like Eric Slover and Royce Williams, who were awarded the Medal of Honor last night. Their bravery, selflessness, and unwaveringRead more about With Pride and Gratitude, We Stand and Honor Our Medal of Honor Recipients
Transit management has decided they can simply cancel the Regular Days Off (RDO’s) of MSII’s due to the recent snow storm — without offering alternative days off. Simply put: that is a violation of our contract. We understand that severe weather requires proper staffing. No one is arguing that theRead more about Transit Management Cancels MSII RDO’s – A Clear Contract Violation
Yesterday, February 20th, marked the first time that the Union and Management formally sat down to begin discussions on the MTA Bus contract. Although the contract expired on December 31, 2024, there was no practical reason to meet sooner due to several significant obstacles that had to be resolved first.Read more about MTA Bus Contract Update
Local 106 Maintenance Chairman Antonio Serrano sounded the alarm on a serious safety issue at the MaBSTOA, Gun Hill Depot after in-service buses began appearing on AVM reports with dangerously low brake linings. Tony is not only a veteran of the United States Military, he is also a seasoned TransitRead more about Transit Union Alliance Working Together to Ensure Proper Bus Repairs
If it wasn’t bad enough that the Transit Authority has long struggled to attract and retain qualified Line Supervisors (LS) in the Bus Maintenance Department, management has now made a difficult job nearly impossible. Being a Line Supervisor today is like being a correction officer on Rikers Island. You reportRead more about You want to be a NYCT Transit Bus Maintenance Line Supervisor? DON’T DO IT!
I am proud to announce that the Free Legal Services Plan for our Local 106 members is officially in place and activated. This benefit is available to all eligible members and is another example of our commitment to protecting you and your family both on and off the job. SeeRead more about As Promised – The Free Legal Services Plan for Local 106 Members Is Now Active