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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!

We are very proud to announce that the Transportation Columbia Association will be honoring our Vice President, Joseph Betancourt with a Special Recognition Award at this years Columbia Association Dinner. The Transportation Columbia Association of New York is a fraternal organization representing Italian -American professionals in the transit industry promotingRead more about Vice President Joe Betancourt being Honored by Transit Columbia Association

We are very sorry to announce the passing of MSII (Lighting) Daniel Kouamenan.

For the first time ever, TWU Local 106 sent representatives to the TWU Annual Working Women’s Committee held in Philadelphia. Michelle Gonzalez and Renita Horton did an outstanding job representing our Local and the hardworking women Transit Supervisors of New York. Their participation ensures that the voices, experiences, and leadershipRead more about TWU INTERNATIONAL WORKING WOMEN’S COMMITTEE ANNUAL MEETING IN PHILA

We still have not received the draft MSII contract proposal due to President Crichlow requesting a full briefing on all contracts before any unions negotiations move forward. On March 13th I along with the SSSA met with President Crichlow and his team to hear his proposal of changes to theRead more about Contracts Update

As Transit management tries to move the Bus Command Center to model the Rail Control Center, some very basic but extremely important differences are not being realized. Here is what is being overlooked. At New York City Transit, the New York City Transit Rail Control Center and the New YorkRead more about “The reason the rail model cannot simply be copied to buses”