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
All of our outstanding contracts are now officially in a holding pattern after management introduced a highly controversial proposal just as negotiations were nearing completion. As a result of this development, management has also chosen to withhold the MSII contract—despite it being unrelated to the three Bus contracts currently underRead more about ALL TSO Contracts Held Up by Management
TWU Local 106 President Philip Valenti, Vice President Joseph Betancourt, and Recording Secretary Jose DeJesus recently met with Nassau County Executive and candidate for Governor, Bruce Blakeman, to discuss the issues currently facing our members within the MTA. During the meeting, Local 106 leadership spoke about the challenges impacting transitRead more about TWU Local 106 Meets with Gubernatorial Candidate Bruce Blakeman
TWU Local 252 recently took to the streets to protest their employer, Transdev—formerly known as Long Island Bus—due to stagnant contract negotiations and the union’s demand for improved working conditions. Standing in solidarity with Local 252 were TWU Local 106 President Philip Valenti and Recording Secretary/Senior Legislative Director Jose DeJesus,Read more about TWU Leaders Stand with Local 252 in Fight for Fair Contract at Transdev
For the first time in the 58-year history of the New York City Bus Command Center, a Superintendent has taken it upon himself to make adjustments to buses operating on the road—work that has always been the exclusive responsibility of Bus Command Center Dispatchers. The individual involved, a BCC SuperintendentRead more about Historic Violation of Dispatcher Work at the NYC Bus Command Center
New from Attorney Jordan Ziegler, his third book in the series of what benefits might be available if injured at work or if you are disabled from working. The Red Book, on Social Security Disability, could apply to all workers, regardless of access to Workers Compensation or Civil Service PublicRead more about New Little Txt Book Social Security Disability
Each Special Event Ticket includes: – A New York Yankees Union Hoodie – $15 New York Yankees Food & Beverage Voucher* Item Pickup: Instructions for item pickup will be sent to buyers prior to the event. Ticket price displayed includes a Sales and Use Tax of 8.875 percent. Offer valid forRead more about Union Nights at Yankee Stadium May 18-24
Executive Council Approves CT Body Scan Benefit for Active Members 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. The TSO has been successful in negotiating a deeply discounted priceRead more about COMING SOON!