The NYC Transit Bus Radio System Disaster Continues, as the Transit Unions Alliance Responds

After filing grievances, raising complaints before the MTA Board, and holding multiple meetings with management, it has become abundantly clear that the Transit Authority refuses to acknowledge the serious problems with the $90 million bus radio system. Even more troubling, they have dismissed the concerns raised by the Presidents of Read more

By Philip Valenti, ago

NY POST- Transit union balks at endorsing Gov. Hochul’s 2026 re-election bid: ‘Disaster for blue collar New York’

https://nypost.com/2026/02/10/us-news/transit-union-balks-at-endorsing-gov-hochul New York Post Story, Stand clear of the closing doors, Governor. John Samuelsen, president of the International Transport Workers Union representing 60,000 subway, rail, bus and airline workers in New York, said Tuesday that his union will not back Gov. Kathy Hochul’s re-election bid amid disputes over labor issues. “She is Read more

By Philip Valenti, ago

Coming soon-Free Legal Services!

The Local 106 Executive Council has voted overwhelmingly to approve a new benefit to provide a legal service plan to active members in good standing. This benefit will extend to the spouse, domestic partner and children (with some parameter’s).We expect to have the plan fully in place in the first Read more

By Philip Valenti, ago

Changes Made by Transit Management for Snow Operations Causes Resentment and Anger!

When the forecast called for a major snowstorm, transit workers did what they’ve always done — they showed up. Before dawn, in freezing temperatures and dangerous road conditions, bus operators, maintainers, dispatchers, cleaners, supervisors, and support staff reported for duty. They packed extra gloves. Extra socks. Some packed food because Read more

By Philip Valenti, ago

Transit Unions Join Together at Local 100 Headquarters to bring Attention to the Malfunctioning Bus Radio System

Story below posted on Local 100 website https://www.twulocal100.org/ JANUARY 28—Local 100 and other members of the newly formed inter-union Safety Alliance held a press conference at the Union Hall this afternoon about the ongoing danger of bus radio outages, which have left Bus Operators unable to reach command during their Read more

By Philip Valenti, ago