Philip Valenti

Local 106 is proud to be the first Union in the country to extend the scholarship program to those that attend a Trade School or complete basic training in the United States Military. Local 106 has been giving college scholarships to members and children of members for over 40 yearsRead more about Local 106 still first and only Union to give 00 Scholarships to members and family for Military, Trade School or College!

As Transit Workers, we work to serve the people of New York and at the same time we are getting ticketed for doing our jobs, which is a disgrace, and now we have as organization, Reinvent Albany seeking to hurt us and hold us back from getting the justice weRead more about Reinvent Albany-Urges Governor to Veto Bus Lane Enforcement Bill

Follow the Bill https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6815 In the beginning of 2025 our Union had the Bill known as “Bus Lane Enforcement” drafted and sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and Assemblyman Brian Cunningham. That Bill A8292/S6815 gained tremendous support in both houses and on December 9th the Bus Lane Enforcement Bill was deliveredRead more about Local 106 Bus Lane Enforcement Bill A8292/S6815 Moved to Governor’s Desk!

The Hispanic Transit Society celebrated their 58 year anniversary with a gala honoring four outstanding leaders in the Hispanic community, and we were proud and happy to see our own General Recording Secretary and Senior Legislative Director Jose DeJesus, honored for all that he has accomplished in his career withRead more about Hispanic Transit Society Honors Jose DeJesus

After several hours in the office, followed by train rides and 8 tough hours of fighting in Arbitration, Queens Division Chairman/Political Director, Todd Napoletano still finds the time to show up at an event for Queens Senator and friend of Local 106 Toby Stavisky. Long day, tired, it doesn’t matter,Read more about Team 106 working non-stop

Attention, all Bus Command Center Dispatchers, please keep the below tracking sheet with you at all times when you are working at your desk at the BCC. We need you to take a few seconds to document every time you experience problems with the radio or bus trek equipment. ThenRead more about TSO-Bus Command Center Radio and Bus Trek Problem Tracking Sheet

Last week we met with the Authority on the MSII and MaBSTOA and Queens contracts. We have had several meeting so far on the MSII contract since this contract expired before the others, and we have made significant progress on mostly all of our MSII contract demands. This contract isRead more about Contract Update for all Units Without a Signed Agreement

This is just one of many complaints we heard on Friday November 12th, when we were out in the streets at locations the Transit Authority designated for elimination and reassignment to the Bus Command Center. The public were rightfully angry about the planned cuts the Authority plans on making inRead more about Bus Riders Speaking Out About Dispatcher Cuts

MTA Dispatcher Reassignments Threaten Bus Service and Rider Safety The Transit Authority is moving forward with a plan to eliminate 26 Bus Dispatcher positions from the streets and reassign these supervisors to the Bus Command Center. While the agency claims this move will “improve efficiency,” the reality for riders andRead more about Local 106 members and officers joined by City Council Member Amanda Farias to educate Bus Riders of the MTA’s dangerous plan to reassign Road Supervisors

December 18th 11:00am thru 7:00pm American Turners Club  748 Clarence Avenue Bronx, NY 10465-Parking Lot on Philip Ave We welcome all of our current members in good standing and TSO retirees to join us for our annual Holiday Christmas party. 2025 Retiree Recognition and Jacket Raffle will take place atRead more about 2025 Annual Holiday Christmas Party