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…)

Early Voting Comes to NY

For the first time in New York state history, you will be able to vote early for the November 5, 2019 general election.  Early voting starts on October 26, and runs until November 3. Click HERE to find your polling place.

MTA’s Fabricated Overtime Crisis

TWU International President, John Samuelsen responses to the fabricated overtime crisis at the Emergency MTA Board Meeting on Friday, May 10th.  https://youtu.be/P9Jd7Mxb9sA We fully support our fellow labor leaders on the MTA Board for calling out MTA Chairman and CEO Patrick Foye and Board Member Laryy Schwartz for thier total Read more…

General Recording Secretary Election


***UPDATE***

At 10AM this morning the ballots were counted and the results are as follows:

Transit Supervisors Organization
General Recording Secretary
Jose DeJesus 198 (39.84 %)
Mike Rodriguez 136 (27.36 %)
Roderick Bailey 85 (17.1 %)
Steven Lopez 57 (11.47 %)
Nurul Zahangir 21 (4.23 %)

We would like to congratulate Jose on being elected to the position of TSO General Recording Secretary.  We would like to also thank all of the candidates who participated in the election.  Jose will assume the position effective immediately. (more…)

Don’t Lose Your Tax Break! Enroll in FSA Before It’s Too Late


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…)