Philip Valenti

We will never forget how terrorist attacked and killed thousands of innocent Americans on September 11, 2001 and we will never forget the role NYC Transit workers played in the rescue, clean up and rebuild efforts afterwards. Local 106 members were there and we did all that was asked ofRead more about An amazing documentary video of the role NYC Transit workers played in the after effects of the 911 Terrorist Attacks

We are very proud to announce that the Hispanic Transit Society will be honoring TSO/TWU Local 106 Recording Secretary/Senior Political Director Jose DeJesus at the 58th Annual Dinner Gala on November 21, 2025, 7pm-12am at the Eastwood Manor 3371 Eastchester Road Bronx, 10469. Jose is not only the Local 106Read more about Recording Secretary/Senior Political Director Jose DeJesus Being Honored by Hispanic Transit Society

Last week our attorneys filed a motion with the New York State Supreme Court asking the judge in our lawsuit against the Department of Finance and the New York City Transit Authority to issue a default judgment against the Department of Finance. The Department of Finance in conjunction with theRead more about Local 106 Fighting for you in the Courts!

As lead New York Mayoral candidate Zorhan Mamdani talks about free New York City Buses if he wins the November election, those of us that work for the Transit Authority know that that would be disastrous to the workers and the riding public. In the early 1980s New York CityRead more about Free NYC Buses is Crime and Chaos

What an incredible job Michele Gonzalez and Renita Horton have done collecting school supplies with the help of many of the great ladies from the TSO/TWU Local 106 Working Womens Committee along with a boost from our Local 106 and many Bus Operators from TWU Local 100. This week theRead more about Local 106 Womens Committee Come Through with Major Delivery of School Supplies for Kids at PS 161 in the South Bronx!

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of former OA Transportation Vice Chairwoman   Gladys Arroyo-Benitez. Gladys passed away Sunday 08/31/25. Gladys is the mother of our sister, Dispatcher Leona Babilonia. Gladys was a loyal and dedicated supporter of the TSO/TWU Local 106 and was someone you canRead more about Passing of former OA Transportation Vice Chairwoman Gladys Arroyo

WE DO NOT WORK FOR FREE! This is a firm reminder. Unless you are being compensated, no work iPad, cellphone or any other type of work related piece of equipment should be going home with you! If you were promoted to a supervisor position within the last year you areRead more about Work iPad and Cell Phones Stay on Transit Property at the End of the Day!

A special thanks to all of you that will be on the job September 1, 2025 working for the NYC Transit Authority, MaBSTOA and MTA Bus. Everyone knows, in the city that never sleeps it’s the Transit system and Transit employees that never stops working. To those of you thatRead more about Happy Labor Day

United States Congressman Tom Suozzi celebrated his birthday at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville on Long Island, and Local 106 reps Joe Betancourt, Jose DeJesus and Todd Napoletano along with many other TWU New York and New Jersey Locals were on hand at the fund raising event.

The Local 106 Working Women’s Committee, working in a joint effort to assist TWU Local 252, has been collecting school supplies for some less fortunate kids in our area. If you would like to contribute, see the flyer below for details.