This week we had one of our members dragged down to the MTA Office of Inspector General and questioned about not having a passenger (P) endorsement on his license. He was warned to get this done ASAP. But it’s the responsibility of the MTA to get their employees the proper Read more
In 2024 the MTA, New York City Transit Authority put the Dental Plans out for bid. President Valenti was on the voting panel that interviewed and chose the winning bidder for our dental coverage. Cigna dental won the bid retaining the PPO and DHMO plans. The one change you will Read more
In the last round of contract negotiations for the MaBSTOA, MSII, MTA Bus and Queens, we paid for the administration of New York Paid Family Leave (NYPFL) but it was not implemented. In lieu of NYPFL, we agreed to the extension of MAPA leave time. This resolves the outstanding issue Read more
Local 106 Recording Secretary and Senior Legislative Director Jose DeJesus attended events this weekend on behalf of the Local and the TWU.
When Baisley Park SLD John Jackman brought to our attention his Safety concerns when a Bus Operator turns in a bag that has to be logged into Lost and Found. He was concerned that while checking the bag he had no protections against being cut or stuck by a foreign Read more
Local 106 Recording Secretary Jose DeJesus and Queens Chairman Todd Napoletano both Legislative Directors for the local and retired MSII Thomas Yankow attended a meeting on September 11, 2024 at the New York City Central Labor Counsel, Hosted by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Yankow and DeJesus had both worked down at Read more
Today the Transit Authority categorized the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 as “unfortunate events”. This message was sent out on every bus radio in New York and in a mass text message. I called them out on it, and will not drop it as this is insulting and a Read more
It’s hard to not get angry when you think about how our friends, family and coworkers were killed on 9-11 but anger is not a healthy way to deal with any issue but we should never forget who did this to us and why. Every year on this day we Read more
If you would like a copy of the newly updated 3 ½ x 6 Constitution and By-Laws booklet mailed to you, email Jose DeJesus jdejesus@twu106.org to request a copy. Be sure to include your mailing address in that email. You may also request a copy through your division Chairman.
