Transit Union Alliance Working Together to Ensure Proper Bus Repairs

Local 106 Maintenance Chairman Antonio Serrano sounded the alarm on a serious safety issue at the MaBSTOA, Gun Hill Depot after in-service buses began appearing on AVM reports with dangerously low brake linings. Tony is not only a veteran of the United States Military, he is also a seasoned TransitRead more about Transit Union Alliance Working Together to Ensure Proper Bus Repairs

By Philip Valenti, ago

You want to be a NYCT Transit Bus Maintenance Line Supervisor? DON’T DO IT!

If it wasn’t bad enough that the Transit Authority has long struggled to attract and retain qualified Line Supervisors (LS) in the Bus Maintenance Department, management has now made a difficult job nearly impossible. Being a Line Supervisor today is like being a correction officer on Rikers Island. You reportRead more about You want to be a NYCT Transit Bus Maintenance Line Supervisor? DON’T DO IT!

By Philip Valenti, ago

As Promised – The Free Legal Services Plan for Local 106 Members Is Now Active

I am proud to announce that the Free Legal Services Plan for our Local 106 members is officially in place and activated. This benefit is available to all eligible members and is another example of our commitment to protecting you and your family both on and off the job. SeeRead more about As Promised – The Free Legal Services Plan for Local 106 Members Is Now Active

By Philip Valenti, ago

Mamdani Threatens to Raid NYC Employee Pension Reserves

YOU GET WHAT YOU VOTE FOR! By  Brecca Stoll• Feb 17, 2026   DailyWire.com Mamdani’s $127B Budget Plan Relies On Property Tax Increases And ‘Raiding’ Rainy Day Fund New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned that his preliminary budget would be a tax on working- and middle-class New Yorkers on Tuesday. “Property taxesRead more about Mamdani Threatens to Raid NYC Employee Pension Reserves

By Philip Valenti, ago

The Chief-TWU Local 106 leadership reelected unopposed

First sweep in union’s 72-year history BY CARTER MYERS-BROWN In a first for the Transit Supervisors Organization, the union’s entire leadership has been reelected without opposition, union officials announced following nominations held Feb. 12. All 21 officers on Transport Workers Union Local 106’s executive board secured another term after noRead more about The Chief-TWU Local 106 leadership reelected unopposed

By Philip Valenti, ago

MTA Doubles Down on a Failed Strategy — “Pay Before Boarding” Brings Creation of the Ever Expanding EAGLE Team

It is astonishing how badly the Transit Authority is being run. Several years ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority implemented pay-before-boarding for Select Bus Service (SBS). Riders were required to pay at machines on the sidewalk and then board through the rear doors. The stated goal was to speed up serviceRead more about MTA Doubles Down on a Failed Strategy — “Pay Before Boarding” Brings Creation of the Ever Expanding EAGLE Team

By Philip Valenti, ago

The NYC Transit Bus Radio System Disaster Continues, as the Transit Unions Alliance Responds

After filing grievances, raising complaints before the MTA Board, and holding multiple meetings with management, it has become abundantly clear that the Transit Authority refuses to acknowledge the serious problems with the $90 million bus radio system. Even more troubling, they have dismissed the concerns raised by the Presidents ofRead more about The NYC Transit Bus Radio System Disaster Continues, as the Transit Unions Alliance Responds

By Philip Valenti, ago

In a Historic First, All 21 TSO/TWU Local 106 Officers Re-Elected Unopposed

For the first time in our 72-year history of the Transit Supervisors Organization, now proudly known as TWU Local 106, the entire leadership team of 21 officers has been re-elected without opposition. At the February 12th nominations meeting, not a single challenge was brought forward against our current Executive Board.Read more about In a Historic First, All 21 TSO/TWU Local 106 Officers Re-Elected Unopposed

By Philip Valenti, ago

NY POST- Transit union balks at endorsing Gov. Hochul’s 2026 re-election bid: ‘Disaster for blue collar New York’

https://nypost.com/2026/02/10/us-news/transit-union-balks-at-endorsing-gov-hochul New York Post Story, Stand clear of the closing doors, Governor. John Samuelsen, president of the International Transport Workers Union representing 60,000 subway, rail, bus and airline workers in New York, said Tuesday that his union will not back Gov. Kathy Hochul’s re-election bid amid disputes over labor issues. “She isRead more about NY POST- Transit union balks at endorsing Gov. Hochul’s 2026 re-election bid: ‘Disaster for blue collar New York’

By Philip Valenti, ago