The TSO has recently become aware that Dentists that were accepting the CIGNA DHMO plan are no longer doing so but they are accepting the CIGNA PPO plan. This is a problem and we need to know how wide spread this issue is so please contact your Division Chairman ifRead more about CIGNA Dental Problems
As per Article VI of the TSO by-laws, “The Vice President shall be elected by the Executive Council from amongst the members of the Executive Council at the first Executive Council Meeting following the General Elections”. Joe’s experience and ability is an asset to the organization and he will takeRead more about TSO Executive Council Elects Joseph Betancourt as the new TSO Vice President!
On March 31, 2022 President Vincent Modafferi (Vinny) marked the end of a 35 year career, 25 of which has been serving the TSO in some capacity. A total of Thirteen years as our Local’s Secretary Treasurer and the last twelve years as the TSO President. In 2010 Vinny becameRead more about Vincent Modafferi the Legend Retires!
Reminder, displaying any kind of parking placard in your windshield is a violation of MTA policy. Apparently it’s also a violation of the law. Unfortunately and allegedly on March 18th a Subway Conductor was arrested by the NYPD, immediately suspended and his vehicle towed away for doing just that (asRead more about Unauthorized and Fake Parking Placards
As of April 1, 2012 all new employees that join the New York City Transit workforce go into the Tier 6 pension plan. The Tier 6 pension plan is a degraded pension plan and it needs to be changed. The TSO along with all other unions that are affected byRead more about Tier 6 Pension Fix
Certified Election Results On behalf of the TSO Executive Council and the Elections Committee we would like to congratulate all of the winners and all those that participated in this democratic process. Now is the time to come together as one to support our team of leaders as they faceRead more about TSO Elections Results 2022-2026
The 41st Annual – Sholarship Winners # Name of Winner Member’s Name 1 Kristin Swabby Michael Swabby MS2 2 Vito Valentino Joseph Valentino MS2 3 Caitlin Wilson Thomas Wilson OT 4 RachelRead more about 2022 Scholarship Winners!
Today July 2, 2021 is Mike Lawson’s last day of work. Mike has held many positions in the local and he has always proven himself to be a dedicated, loyal and hard working officer. Mike put the needs of the workers before his own which is what you want andRead more about OA Transportation Chairman Michael Lawson Retires After 39 Years.
This month FEMA began providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020 for deaths related to COVID-19. See attached for more information regarding this new FEMA policy.
MABSTOA Dispatcher Maximo Martinez for his work as an Essential Worker. Maximo was chosen by the NYC Transit Authority as one of the dedicated employees that worked throughout the Pandemic and he was given free tickets to the New York Knicks game on March 4, 2021 at Madison Square Garden.Read more about MTA Honors