Regional Enrichment Centers

SEE REVISED INFORMATION for Counties outside of NYC New York City has launched a new program that will provide all MTA employees who reside in NYC, and whose children attend school in the city, with free childcare at Department of Education locations.  Program details are below. Attached is a Q&A from the Read more…

COVID19 Information and Updates

Please see the latest updates and information regarding the steps the Authority is taking in response to the spread of the Coronavirus. Corona Update 3-16-2020 NYS Dept Of Health Guidance Update Contact Info Memo FAQ’s Coronavirus Update Triage Procedure Leave and Exposure Protocol Temporary Suspension of Biometric Finger Scan The Read more…

2020 Census Jobs

America takes a census of its people once every ten years — and the number of people in each state counts for a lot. It is the basis for federal grants as well as political power. Census workers receive excellent pay, from $28 per hour, and those hours are flexible.  Read more…

Labor & Energy Research Survey

Drexel University is conducting a study regarding union members’ views about energy in the US. Given the significance of energy to society more widely and the labor movement specifically, they are speaking with a wide range of union members, including those actively involved in energy industries and those who are Read more…

2020 Flexibile Spending Account Enrollment Period


It’s that time again – when the FSA enrollment period rolls around and you should start thinking about your eligible expenses.

Sponsored by the MTA, the FSA is a pre-tax benefit plan that enables workers to save federal, state and social security (FICA) taxes on money used to pay for medical and certain other expenses and dependent or elder care. The bottom line is that by using an FSA, you get your tax break upfront, parceled out over the year in the form of lower tax withholdings on each paycheck. (more…)