I want to reinforce something I have made clear many times over the years: management has zero tolerance for anyone caught sleeping while on duty. This is especially an issue during the overnight hours between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM. As supervisors, we are often not the ones engaging inRead more about Zero Tolerance
All of our outstanding contracts are now officially in a holding pattern after management introduced a highly controversial proposal just as negotiations were nearing completion. As a result of this development, management has also chosen to withhold the MSII contract—despite it being unrelated to the three Bus contracts currently underRead more about ALL TSO Contracts Held Up by Management
For the first time in the 58-year history of the New York City Bus Command Center, a Superintendent has taken it upon himself to make adjustments to buses operating on the road—work that has always been the exclusive responsibility of Bus Command Center Dispatchers. The individual involved, a BCC SuperintendentRead more about Historic Violation of Dispatcher Work at the NYC Bus Command Center
New from Attorney Jordan Ziegler, his third book in the series of what benefits might be available if injured at work or if you are disabled from working. The Red Book, on Social Security Disability, could apply to all workers, regardless of access to Workers Compensation or Civil Service PublicRead more about New Little Txt Book Social Security Disability
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!
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
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
We still have not received the draft MSII contract proposal due to President Crichlow requesting a full briefing on all contracts before any unions negotiations move forward. On March 13th I along with the SSSA met with President Crichlow and his team to hear his proposal of changes to theRead more about Contracts Update
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
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