After delays due to COVID, a pause in all contract negotiations due to the ATU Locals being forced to arbitration to fight off the Authority’s demand to only negotiate two year contracts and then dealing with an Agency that does everything a snails pace we finally have contracts for threeRead more about Tentative Contract Agreements for the Subway MSIIs and the MaBSTOA and Queens Divisions!
It has come to our attention that NY state tax may be coming out of your MaBSTOA pension check. If that’s the case we request that you call the BSC (646) 376-0123 for a ticket #, give them a few days and they will correct it. If the problem persistsRead more about MaBSTOA Pensioners Living in NY
Over the last two weeks we received the first drafts of the MSII, MaBSTOA and Queens contracts. We have been going back and forth with changes that we requested and other issues that we have raised. Once we get all of the language to where we feel is satisfactory, weRead more about Contract Bargaining Update
If you had performed training for new, or a first time Dispatcher picking into a depot, you will receive retro pay based on the agreement reached between the Union and the Authority. Division Chairmans have the retro pay list. If you want that information call your Chairman.
Due to the staff shortage at the BSC, retroactive wage increases for the SSII and TSC groups will not arrive until June 22, 2023. You should be receiving notice by mail notifying you of the option to rollover most or part of the retro money into your 401k/457 accounts. ARead more about Station Supervisors and Traffic Support Coordinators I & II Retro Date Set for June 22, 2023
This morning we met with Labor Relations on all four of the outstanding contracts and this is where as of today; MSII Contract- We are basically done and have an agreement in principle with everything resolved. There were two minor items that needed to be checked on their end, butRead more about Contract Bargaining Update
We are looking into the delay as to why some retirees have not yet received their 1099 for 2022. In the mean time, if you are one of the retirees that have not received your 1099 for 2022, you should call the BSC @ (646) 376-0123 and get a ticketRead more about MaBSTOA Retiree 1099 Form Delays
I am happy to announce that next week we will continue contract negotiations with the MTA in all units with outstanding contracts.
Last week, Transport Workers Union International President John Samuelson sent a letter to all TWU Local Presidents in negotiations with the MTA-New York City Transit Authority calling into question the Authority’s truthfulness in this round of negotiations. Samuelson stated that the Authority is lying about a cost savings that wasRead more about Pause on All TSO/TWU Local 106 Contract Negotiations with the MTA
Jackets will be issued in a five year cycle.