Local 106 has secured a major victory in the New York State Supreme Court. The court ruled that the MTA cannot require operators of MTA vehicles responding to emergencies and/or disabled buses in restricted bus lanes to pay fines connected to Notices of Liability issued to the MTA. This decisionRead more about Local 106 Scores Major Victory in New York State Supreme Court!
Local 106 President Phil Valenti took the stage alongside representatives from TWU Locals 225 and 1400, proudly representing both the TWU International and the TWU New York State Conference at a highly energized and well-attended re-election event in Nanuet. Standing before a packed and enthusiastic crowd, President Valenti joined aRead more about President Valenti Delivers Endorsement for United States Representative Mike Lawler on Behalf of TWU International and NYS Conference
TWU Local 106 President Philip Valenti, Vice President Joseph Betancourt, and Recording Secretary Jose DeJesus recently met with Nassau County Executive and candidate for Governor, Bruce Blakeman, to discuss the issues currently facing our members within the MTA. During the meeting, Local 106 leadership spoke about the challenges impacting transitRead more about TWU Local 106 Meets with Gubernatorial Candidate Bruce Blakeman
TWU Local 252 recently took to the streets to protest their employer, Transdev—formerly known as Long Island Bus—due to stagnant contract negotiations and the union’s demand for improved working conditions. Standing in solidarity with Local 252 were TWU Local 106 President Philip Valenti and Recording Secretary/Senior Legislative Director Jose DeJesus,Read more about TWU Leaders Stand with Local 252 in Fight for Fair Contract at Transdev
Each Special Event Ticket includes: – A New York Yankees Union Hoodie – $15 New York Yankees Food & Beverage Voucher* Item Pickup: Instructions for item pickup will be sent to buyers prior to the event. Ticket price displayed includes a Sales and Use Tax of 8.875 percent. Offer valid forRead more about Union Nights at Yankee Stadium May 18-24
We are very sorry to announce the passing of MSII (Lighting) Daniel Kouamenan.
As Transit management tries to move the Bus Command Center to model the Rail Control Center, some very basic but extremely important differences are not being realized. Here is what is being overlooked. At New York City Transit, the New York City Transit Rail Control Center and the New YorkRead more about “The reason the rail model cannot simply be copied to buses”
ALL EYES ON HOCHUL: The New York Times reports that Gov. Kathy Hochul’s move to quash a Waymo robotaxi expansion in New York is due to her desire to get labor backing for her unrelated proposal to lower car insurance premiums. But Transport Workers Union International President John Samuelsen warned that HochulRead more about TWU Tech Newsletter: Don’t Trust NY Gov. Kathy Hochul on Autonomous Vehicles
President Valenti was out at the Castleton Depot on Staten Island for an early morning meeting with members of the NYC Transit Alliance, represented today by Local 100, ATU Locals 726 and 1056, and the UTLO.