If you work outside in the elements, do NOT remain outside unnecessarily to perform your job.Do whatever you need to do to stay warm and safe. Your health comes first. If any manager gives you an issue for taking steps to protect yourself from the cold, call me directly onRead more about Worker Safety Comes First: Do Not Stay Outside in This Cold
The Local 106 Executive Council has voted overwhelmingly to approve a new benefit to provide a legal service plan to active members in good standing. This benefit will extend to the spouse, domestic partner and children (with some parameter’s).We expect to have the plan fully in place in the firstRead more about Coming soon-Free Legal Services!
The full article is on page 3. The Chief did a great job covering this on going story, but the truth of the matter is that Transit leadership continues to lie to the public and keep their head in the sand as they refuse to acknowledge how bad the radioRead more about The Chief: Transit unions in dispute with MTA over bus operator radio outages
I asked if you to take pics while working during the storm that we would post them. Here are a few pics.
When the forecast called for a major snowstorm, transit workers did what they’ve always done — they showed up. Before dawn, in freezing temperatures and dangerous road conditions, bus operators, maintainers, dispatchers, cleaners, supervisors, and support staff reported for duty. They packed extra gloves. Extra socks. Some packed food becauseRead more about Changes Made by Transit Management for Snow Operations Causes Resentment and Anger!
Story below posted on Local 100 website https://www.twulocal100.org/ JANUARY 28—Local 100 and other members of the newly formed inter-union Safety Alliance held a press conference at the Union Hall this afternoon about the ongoing danger of bus radio outages, which have left Bus Operators unable to reach command during theirRead more about Transit Unions Join Together at Local 100 Headquarters to bring Attention to the Malfunctioning Bus Radio System
For the first time in the history of the Transit Authority, every NYC Transit union has united to form a single alliance — the NYC Transit Union Alliance. This unprecedented coalition was created in direct response to the dangerous and reckless decisions being made by new Transit leadership, particularly withinRead more about NYC Transit Union Alliance Sends Letter to Transit President Crichlow
As employees of New York City Transit, we take great pride in the work we do to keep buses and subways running under every condition imaginable. With the first major snow and ice storm moving into our area this weekend, many of us will be reporting to work as usualRead more about Work Safe During The Upcoming Snow & Ice Storm
On Monday January 19th, we honor and celebrate the life and extraordinary legacy of a true American hero, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As Dr. King so powerfully reminded us, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Those words continue to guide and inspireRead more about Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The TWU International’s Annual Scholarships filing has started. The International will be awarding 15, four year scholarships of $1200 a year totaling $4800. See the link imbedded in the attached Memorandum. Good Luck!