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Transit Support Coordinator Benefits
The below attachments are a summary of benefits for TSC titles I and II.
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Michael J. Quill Scholarships Starting
Click on link to be directed to the TWU International to get the Application and Rules.
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Jose DeJesus Appointed to TWU International Executive Council
We are proud to announce that Local 106 Recording Secretary/Senior Legislative Director Jose DeJesus (third from left) was appointed to the TWU International Executive Council. Jose was sworn in at the Annual Executive Council meeting on January 23rd in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is the first time in many years Read more…
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“The Death Gamble”. The Greatest Injustice NYC Transit Workers Don’t Even Know About.
If you’re not familiar with what the Death Gamble is, you’re not alone. Many NYC Transit employees who choose to work beyond the point of their eligible retirement are unaware that they are placing their hard-earned pensions into a danger zone. If tragedy were to strike and you were to Read more…
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Passing of Former OA Chairman Thomas (Tommy) Burke
We are extremely sad to inform you that former OA Transportation Chairman Tommy Burke passed away. Wake: Thursday Feb 1, 2024 Hours 2PM-4PM and 7PM-9PM at the Dalton Funeral Home 125 Hillside Ave New Hyde Park, New York, Phone (516) 354-0634. Funeral Services: Friday February 2, 2024 10:45AM at Saint Read more…
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MTA Bus Retroactive Pay Date Has Been Set
We learned today that the tentative date that you will receive your retro from the previous three raises will be on April 18, 2024. You will be able to rollover a portion of that retro into your 401 or 457 accounts but keep in mind the information on the amount Read more…
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Trip to Albany Day One of the 2024 NY Legislative Session For Death Gamble Bill
The TSO/TWU Local 106 and the NY/NJ TWU State Legislative Conference wasted no time. We were up in Albany working with our brothers and sister from other TWU Locals working hard pushing our Death Gamble Bill. The trip was a huge success in the sense that we walked away with Read more…
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The TSO Helping out at the Bronx 3 Kings Event
Pictured left to right, TWU International Rep Patrick Flannery, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and TSO General Recording Secretary Jose DeJesus were all working hard for the kids at the Bronx Annual 3 Kings event. They gave away Toys which came from the donations of the TWU NY/NJ State Read more…
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Medicare Advantage and the Problems that Come with it
Disclaimer: The TSO DOES NOT have any retirees in Medicare Advantage nor do we plan to move our current and future retirees into that plan anytime in the future. We are posting this video for the sole purpose of educating the membership as we expect this issue to come up Read more…