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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…

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…

We are pleased to inform you that effective January 1, 2020 our New Vision Plan will go into effect and both our current dental and new vision plans will be extending coverage for your dependent child(ren) up to the end of the month they attain age 26, regardless of their Read more…

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…

I am proud to announce that our partner M3 Technology has increased their scholarship sponsorships to five (5) one thousand dollar awards.  I am also happy to announce that our new partners, Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP and Central Medical Services of Westrock, will be continuing their Read more…

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…)

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.

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…

***UPDATE***

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

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…)