The man who wears multiple hats, Jose DeJesus — Local 106 Recording Secretary/Senior Political Director and TWU New York State Conference Chairman — was down in Washington, DC meeting with U.S. Senators and Members of Congress from New York and across the country to discuss the needs of transit workers,Read more about FROM NEW YORK TO DC — JOSE DEJESUS GETS THE JOB DONE!
Major Arbitration Win (MSII Pay): The union won a significant arbitration case ensuring an MSII (Maintenance Supervisor II) receives the correct rate of pay, including full back pay owed since the date of promotion Supreme Court Bus Lane Fine Win: The New York State Supreme Court ruled that the MTARead more about TSO Recent Legal Victories (April and May 2026)
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TWU Local 106 proudly stood shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters of Local 100 at their contract rally. Local 106 President Phil Valenti addressed the crowd, delivering a clear message: when one of us fights, we all fight. The strength of our union has always been rooted inRead more about Local 106 Standing in Solidarity with Local 100
TWU Local 100, the union that sets the contract bargaining patterns for all other NYC transit unions is holding a rally tomorrow 5pm in front of 2 Broadway in Manhattan. We are going to be there and I am expecting to speak as well. If anybody should be pissed offRead more about TWU Local 100 Rally
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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