We sadly announce the passing of MSII Eric Anderson. Eric worked for the Transit Authority for 32 years and was 59 years old. This is another tragic example of why we need the Death Gamble Bill passed by Albany. Eric could have retired but instead for good reasons he continuedRead more about TSO Mourns the Passing of Subways Maintenance Supervisor II Eric Anderson
TSO Recording Secretary, Jose DeJesus, TWU Int. President John Samuelson and TSO Queens Division Chairman, Todd Napoletano walk to the US Capital building. In DC for the TWU 2023 Legislative and Cope Conference.
Never forget that we live in the greatest country in the history of civilization.
OA and Queens General Wage Increases (GWI) will go into effect on July 20th. MSII GWI will go into effect on August 3rd. We don’t have a retro date yet but we expect that to be at the end of the year probably in November.
I want to remind everyone as the new bus radio systems come on line. You are to carry one radio not both old and new radios. The agreement that was made with the BCC a few years ago was that patrol cars would take two radios and they would communicateRead more about Foot Post Dispatchers carry one HH Radio!
On Saturday June 17th one of our Bronx Road Dispatcher’s was working at Westchester and Tremont Ave’s when a crazed pedestrian that was harassing a Bus Operator on a layover at the terminal punched the Dispatcher in the chest and face. The Dispatcher heard yelling and walked over to theRead more about Bronx Road Dispatcher Assaulted
We have been told that on Sunday June 11th, the 9th Precinct Detectives Squad made an arrest in the assault case on our brother. This person is being charged with Assault in the Second Degree. The TSO will be in court when information on the arraignment becomes available to us.Read more about Update on-Manhattan Road Dispatcher Viciously Assaulted
On Saturday June 10th one of our Manhattan Road Dispatchers was standing at 4th Avenue and Astor place when a unidentified male pedestrian sucker punched the Dispatcher in the face. The Dispatcher suffered a broken nose and lose of vision. This was a completely unprovoked attack! The Dispatcher was rushedRead more about Manhattan Road Dispatcher Viciously Assaulted
If you have not received the NYSHIP vs Aetna Medical Comparison Study already, you should soon. It was mailed out last week to all MSII, OA and Queens members in good standing. If you don’t receive it by the end of the week please call our office and we’ll mailRead more about NYSHIP vs Aetna Medical Comparison Mailed