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It is with deep regret that we announce to passing of MSII Salvatore Amato. Please click on below flyer for funeral information.

This week NY State Attorneys General Letitia James released the results of her investigation into the allegations of sexual misconduct by Governor Cuomo.  The findings in the report are devastating and conclusive.  The actions of the Governor were reprehensible and demeaning to women and we call on him to resignRead more about Attorney General Letitia James Findings

Last week the Director of the CDC made it plain – 97% of new COVID-19 hospitalizations are people who are unvaccinated, making COVID-19 a “pandemic of the unvaccinated.” The Delta Variant is spreading and the Union recommends that everyone get vaccinated right away. More than 65% of eligible adults inRead more about Get Vaccinated Now — the Delta Variant is Spreading

Starting June 23, 2021, New York State Essential Workers will be eligible for $25 Million — available for Child Care Scholarships  EligibilityAll essential workers: health care providers, law enforcement, pharmaceutical staff, firefighters, transportation workers, food delivery workers, grocery store employees, child care staff and others are eligible. (No. 202.6)• EssentialRead more about Child Care Scholarships

As per our new contracts, members who live within the 5 Boroughs are now eligible for either a LIRR or Metro North commuter pass. All eligible members should fill-out the attached application and return to the NYC Transit Pass office as soon as possible.

Today July 2, 2021 is Mike Lawson’s last day of work. Mike has held many positions in the local and he has always proven himself to be a dedicated, loyal and hard working officer. Mike put the needs of the workers before his own which is what you want andRead more about OA Transportation Chairman Michael Lawson Retires After 39 Years.

Revised on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 – Today, the OA, TA Queens and MTA Bus contracts were ratified by the MTA Board. We are already in discussions with Labor Relations on an implementation schedule. We will post all implementation information on the website as soon as it becomes available. OnRead more about All Contracts are Fully Ratified

The polls are now open to cast your vote on the 28 month contracts. Each Unit OA, TA and MTA Bus will vote separately to ratify their agreements. The polls will remain open until 12 noon on Thursday, June 17th. If the contracts are ratified they will go to theRead more about Polls are Open

I am happy to announce that the Union has reached tentative agreements on the OA, TA Queens and MTA Bus 28-month contracts. The contracts are available below. We have scheduled OA and MTA Bus meetings. Please check the events calendar  The contract ratification vote will be handled by the American ArbitrationRead more about Union Reaches Tentative Agreements on all Outstanding 28 Month Contracts

This month FEMA began providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020 for deaths related to COVID-19. See attached for more information regarding this new FEMA policy.