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It is astonishing how badly the Transit Authority is being run. Several years ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority implemented pay-before-boarding for Select Bus Service (SBS). Riders were required to pay at machines on the sidewalk and then board through the rear doors. The stated goal was to speed up serviceRead more about MTA Doubles Down on a Failed Strategy — “Pay Before Boarding” Brings Creation of the Ever Expanding EAGLE Team

After filing grievances, raising complaints before the MTA Board, and holding multiple meetings with management, it has become abundantly clear that the Transit Authority refuses to acknowledge the serious problems with the $90 million bus radio system. Even more troubling, they have dismissed the concerns raised by the Presidents ofRead more about The NYC Transit Bus Radio System Disaster Continues, as the Transit Unions Alliance Responds

For the first time in our 72-year history of the Transit Supervisors Organization, now proudly known as TWU Local 106, the entire leadership team of 21 officers has been re-elected without opposition. At the February 12th nominations meeting, not a single challenge was brought forward against our current Executive Board.Read more about In a Historic First, All 21 TSO/TWU Local 106 Officers Re-Elected Unopposed

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!