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The Leadership Team at the Transit Supervisors Organization – TWU Local 106 recognizes that the freedoms we enjoy as Americans were secured through the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of heroes like Eric Slover and Royce Williams, who were awarded the Medal of Honor last night. Their bravery, selflessness, and unwaveringRead more about With Pride and Gratitude, We Stand and Honor Our Medal of Honor Recipients

Transit management has decided they can simply cancel the Regular Days Off (RDO’s) of MSII’s due to the recent snow storm — without offering alternative days off. Simply put: that is a violation of our contract. We understand that severe weather requires proper staffing. No one is arguing that theRead more about Transit Management Cancels MSII RDO’s – A Clear Contract Violation

Yesterday, February 20th, marked the first time that the Union and Management formally sat down to begin discussions on the MTA Bus contract. Although the contract expired on December 31, 2024, there was no practical reason to meet sooner due to several significant obstacles that had to be resolved first.Read more about MTA Bus Contract Update

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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