In this last round of contract negotiations (In most of our contracts) we were able to achieve the ability for our members to be able to move part or all of their OTO or AVA balances into a 401/457 account. This can be done annually and it gives you the Read more…
Today the MTA Board voted on and approved the MTA Bus contract which makes it fully ratified. This was the final step we were waiting for and now it’s officially done! It usually takes about two months from the date of full ratification to see the wage increases in your Read more…
Please find the pre-registration links information for the live Zoom sessions taking place on November 1st and November 8th. below. Union Date & Time Link Webinar ID # NYCT SSSA/TSO-OP/TSO MSII/MTAB TSO L106 – Info Session Nov 1st – 10:00am – 1:00pm Info Session Nov 1st NYCT SSSA/TSO-OP/TSO MSII/MTAB TSO Read more…
It was a great night for the proud Hispanic community and for the TSO as we had the privilege to join OA Transportation Chairman Mike Rodriguez and his beautiful family as he accepted one of the honors from the Hispanic Transit Society. We would like to congratulate Mike and the Read more…
Open Enrollment for retirees is the same this year as it has been in years past and that is from November 1st through November 30th. The option to change from NYSHIP to Aetna or Aetna to NYSHIP is not available to retirees. If we do that in the future it Read more…
If you are currently in the Aetna Medical plan and want to switch providers to NYSHIP or switch between the PPO and DMO Dental plans you have one month to get it done! The option to change Medical providers is being offered this one time and all changes are final. Read more…
After weeks of wrestling over a couple of minor issues we finally have the information that should help you make an educated decision on which Medical provider you want for you and your family. This information is in addition to the NYSHIP/Aetna Comparison that we paid for and mailed to Read more…
As Bus lanes and Busways are expanded we’ve seen an increase in tickets coming from the DOT. We know this is not the ideal way to do the job but we are telling you to park your Transit Vehicle legally on a street without a Bus lane and outside the Read more…
What we know right now for MaBSTOA, MSII and Queens members only, Aetna– If you are currently enrolled in Aetna and want to make changes like switching to NYSHIP or changing your dental, open enrollment is from October 15-November 15. If you go beyond November 15th, don’t worry you WILL Read more…
TWU International President John Samuelson called on all of the TWU Locals to come out to 30 Rockefeller Plaza today and join the striking workers of SAG-AFTRA at their rally. And of course many of our Local 106 officers came out and walked the picket line in show of support. Read more…