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https://nypost.com/2026/02/10/us-news/transit-union-balks-at-endorsing-gov-hochul New York Post Story, Stand clear of the closing doors, Governor. John Samuelsen, president of the International Transport Workers Union representing 60,000 subway, rail, bus and airline workers in New York, said Tuesday that his union will not back Gov. Kathy Hochul’s re-election bid amid disputes over labor issues. “She isRead more about NY POST- Transit union balks at endorsing Gov. Hochul’s 2026 re-election bid: ‘Disaster for blue collar New York’

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has appointed Local 106 Recording Secretary Jose DeJesus to represent him on the September 11th Worker Protection Task Force. Jose was a track worker on September 11, 2001 operating heavy equipment at ground zero. Jose worked for several weeks at the site helping inRead more about NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, taps Local 106 Recording Secretary to the September 11th Workers Protection Task Force

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