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
Although there is not much to really tell you, I do feel obligated to give you a quick update as to where we are at the moment on all the outstanding contracts. The MSII contract is being held by the Transit Authority because they say it is being reviewed byRead more about Contracts Update
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
Whether you are Active or Retired, if you move, remember to call us @ (718) 601-7100 to let us know your new address so we can update our database.
Local 106 partner New York Life will be hosting the first in a series of webinars on April 30th at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. New York Life Financial Services Professional Vincent Giannivilgini has sent a five-minute video explaining what he will be discussing on April 30th. You must registerRead more about Register for April 30th New York Life Retirement Webinar for Local 106 Members
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!
The Executive Council has approved a new health benefit for all active members in good standing. Members will be eligible to receive a CT body scan through Inner Imaging starting May 1, 2026! The TSO has been successful in negotiating a deeply discounted price for a “body scan” — anRead more about Inner Imaging Body Scans for Active Members
If you are 55 years old and have already worked 25 years for the Transit Authority, then YES you are gambling with your pension. If you reach those two markers and die before retiring, your spouse will not get your pension for the rest of his/her life. Your spouse willRead more about Are you gambling with your pension?
I want to reinforce something I have made clear many times over the years: management has zero tolerance for anyone caught sleeping while on duty. This is especially an issue during the overnight hours between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM. As supervisors, we are often not the ones engaging inRead more about Zero Tolerance
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