I am proud to announce that our partner M3 Technology has increased their scholarship sponsorships to five (5) one thousand dollar awards. I am also happy to announce that our new partners, Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP and Central Medical Services of Westrock, will be continuing their Read more…
It’s that time again – when the FSA enrollment period rolls around and you should start thinking about your eligible expenses.
Sponsored by the MTA, the FSA is a pre-tax benefit plan that enables workers to save federal, state and social security (FICA) taxes on money used to pay for medical and certain other expenses and dependent or elder care. The bottom line is that by using an FSA, you get your tax break upfront, parceled out over the year in the form of lower tax withholdings on each paycheck. (more…)
For the first time in New York state history, you will be able to vote early for the November 5, 2019 general election. Early voting starts on October 26, and runs until November 3. Click HERE to find your polling place.
TWU International President, John Samuelsen responses to the fabricated overtime crisis at the Emergency MTA Board Meeting on Friday, May 10th. https://youtu.be/P9Jd7Mxb9sA We fully support our fellow labor leaders on the MTA Board for calling out MTA Chairman and CEO Patrick Foye and Board Member Laryy Schwartz for thier total Read more…
***UPDATE***
At 10AM this morning the ballots were counted and the results are as follows:
| Transit Supervisors Organization General Recording Secretary |
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| Jose DeJesus | 198 | (39.84 %) |
| Mike Rodriguez | 136 | (27.36 %) |
| Roderick Bailey | 85 | (17.1 %) |
| Steven Lopez | 57 | (11.47 %) |
| Nurul Zahangir | 21 | (4.23 %) |
We would like to congratulate Jose on being elected to the position of TSO General Recording Secretary. We would like to also thank all of the candidates who participated in the election. Jose will assume the position effective immediately. (more…)
During the Annual Open Enrollement Period it might a good time for you the check that your beneficiary information on your Pension and Life Insurance are up to date. You can access this information through the BSC self-service portal or you can download the forms below. If your a member Read more…
It’s that time again – when the FSA enrollment period rolls around and you should start thinking about your eligible expenses.
Sponsored by the MTA, the FSA is a pre-tax benefit plan that enables workers to save federal, state and social security (FICA) taxes on money used to pay for medical and certain other expenses and dependent or elder care. The bottom line is that by using an FSA, you get your tax break upfront, parceled out over the year in the form of lower tax withholdings on each paycheck. (more…)
On June 22, 2017 the members approved an amendment to General Elections Section IX (a) of the Local’s Constitution and by-laws. Section IX (a) will now read as follows: “All Officers and Executive Council members shall be elected every four (4) years, in a secret ballot election.” This change will Read more…
*** UP DATE *** Last week we received two (2) denial letters from JCOPE regarding our exemption filings for OA Line Supervisors and OA Revenue Supervisors. If you haven’t filed a financial disclosure statement for 2106 yet we urge you to do so as soon as possible. We are reviewing Read more…
*** UP-DATE *** We were recently notified by JCOPE that the Maintenance Supervisor (Surface) Level I will be EXEMPT from filing Financial Disclosure Statements. We are working with the Authority on determining and filing for exemptions for the MSII titles that we believe should be exempt from filing based on Read more…