Philip Valenti

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

We want to thank all of you that took the time out of your day to come to the General Membership meeting. Many of us believe this was the biggest membership turnout we ever had at a regular membership meeting. The Local 106 membership was rightfully angry and concerned aboutRead more about Standing room only at 11-12-25 Gen Membership Meeting in Queens

We acknowledge everyday not just Veteran Day, the pride we have in our TSO Brothers and Sisters that have served, with a slideshow of some of our members on our home page. Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service. Veterans Day restaurant deals 2025: More than 80 discounts,Read more about We thank all of those that served in our Great United States Armed Forces!