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As you know, we made it our #1 priority to get the MTA-NYCT Death Gamble Bill Legislation passed in Albany. On this week’s trip to the State Capital, we met with many great Senators and Assembly members that have committed to sign on and Co-Sponsor Senate Bill S-7224 and AssemblyRead more about TSO/TWU Local 106 March Lobbying in Albany
Congestion Pricing and Crime Collision Course PROBLEM 1- The MTA is moving ahead with Congestion Pricing with the alleged goal of reducing cars off the road by forcing people to take Mass Transit or face fees at the same time there is no plan to increase service on Buses orRead more about Gov. Hochul sends National Guard to patrol NYC subway stations | NBC New York
Why you should not sign anything- When you sign that you accepted being handed a Bulletin, Directive, etc. Management goes into your Personal Action File (PAF) and enters that you received that information. You may not even look at the paper that they gave you because you’re busy working butRead more about Don’t Sign Anything!
Our Road Dispatchers have been getting hit hard with Bus lane tickets and if you drive, park, or stand in a Bus Lane during hours of operation you face fines ranging from $50 to $250. It may be your first time getting this fine and that fine may be theRead more about Stay out of Bus Lanes!
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/crime-in-nyc-transit-up-18-so-far-this-year-compared-to-last-year/ Whether it’s the Biden open borders policy, Mayor Adams come to our sanctuary city policy or no consequences for your crimes Alvin Bragg, we as New Yorkers are being assaulted and killed and you as New York City Transit Employees need to come to work in full alert mode!Read more about CBS News Story-Crime in NYC Transit up 18% so far this year compared to last year
We plan to have a By-Laws Amendment/General Membership meeting in June where we will be voting on changes to protect retirees from future Local 106 leadership teams from negotiating retiree benefits away. Especially the right to have traditional Medicare not Medicare advantage. https://oig.hhs.gov/newsroom/videos/medicare-advantage-denials-of-care/ Below- Is from the US Department ofRead more about Video: Medicare Advantage Denials of Care
Among the many contributions by African Americans to the country are their service and sacrifice in times of war. We pause to remember the Tuskegee Airmen. Breaking barriers and fighting Nazis, the proud pilots of the 99th Fighter Squadron earned the respect of their fellow pilots and wrote their names inRead more about We Honor the Accomplishments and Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen on this Black History Month
The TSO has partnered with New York Life Securities and going forward our retirees will be given an option to select from some great new investment opportunities that are available to you after you separate from the MTA. Retirees will be contacted by a New York Life Representative who willRead more about New York Life Securities and TSO Local 106
We urge all of our members working in the street and in the subway system to be extremely cautious while on and off duty as your safety is our #1 concern. Crime has skyrocketed in New York and lawlessness has taken over. You can see it everywhere with illegal aliensRead more about NYC Crime Out of Control!