The Long Island Rail Road strike did not happen overnight. It is the direct result of failed leadership from Kathy Hochul and an MTA administration that has allowed labor disputes across New York to spiral out of control. For years, hardworking transit employees have continued to move this state whileRead more about Governor Hochul Owns This Labor Crisis
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The TSO/TWU Local 106 Executive Council would like to wish a very Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms! Without all of you none of us would be here! We know the great sacrifices you all make for your families and on this special day we send our love andRead more about Happy Mothers Day!
The man who wears multiple hats, Jose DeJesus — Local 106 Recording Secretary/Senior Political Director and TWU New York State Conference Chairman — was down in Washington, DC meeting with U.S. Senators and Members of Congress from New York and across the country to discuss the needs of transit workers,Read more about FROM NEW YORK TO DC — JOSE DEJESUS GETS THE JOB DONE!
After the Executive Council and Membership voted to approve the purchase of a second TSO Building in Queens, and following a two-year search for the right location, we found it in Flushing. This investment in the future of our union will make it easier for members to access our officesRead more about Coming Soon to Queens- The New TSO Building!
We know that being a Bus Maintenance Supervisor is one of the toughest jobs in the Transit Authority. We also know that if you send a bus into service that was previously redlined, or if there is any question about whether that bus is truly serviceable, and that bus isRead more about Hold that Bus!
Major Arbitration Win (MSII Pay): The union won a significant arbitration case ensuring an MSII (Maintenance Supervisor II) receives the correct rate of pay, including full back pay owed since the date of promotion Supreme Court Bus Lane Fine Win: The New York State Supreme Court ruled that the MTARead more about TSO Recent Legal Victories (April and May 2026)
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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