Joseph Betancourt

See attached letter of support from Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson to Governor Kathy Hochul.

It is with deep sorrow that we have to announce the passing of another TSO brother, retired MTA Bus Dispatcher Antoine Farmer. See attached service information.

On Friday September 29th, the Transportation Columbia Association honored TSO President Phil Valenti with their 2023 “Man-of-the-Year” award in recognition of all Phil’s accomplishments. Many of the TSO Officers attended the ceremony despite the historic rain and flooding that took place throughout the course of the day.

MTA Bus contract ratification voting is currently underway. Please remember to cast your vote on this historic contract before the deadline on September 29th at 11:00am when the polling closes. If you have ANY issues with casting your ballot and/or if you did not receive a ballot in the mail,Read more about MTA Bus Contract Ratification Voting

Last week, Transport Workers Union International President John Samuelson sent a letter to all TWU Local Presidents in negotiations with the MTA-New York City Transit Authority calling into question the Authority’s truthfulness in this round of negotiations.  Samuelson stated that the Authority is lying about a cost savings that wasRead more about Pause on All TSO/TWU Local 106 Contract Negotiations with the MTA

As we witness the exodus of those people who worked at 2 Broadway and the BSC it’s obvious to see we are headed toward a crisis situation. Why should you care you may ask? If you have a problem that needs a manager or labor relations person to deal withRead more about MTA Headed for Staff Shortage Crisis