As you know the TSO along with all the other unions in the MTA follow the TWU Local 100 pattern of bargaining and as you may or may not know the last contract that Local 100 negotiated there was not much in there other than wages that really had greatRead more about Contract Negotiations
TSO President Phil Valenti, Vice President Joe Betancourt, Recording Secretary/Senior Political Director Jose DeJesus and Queens Division Chairman/Political Director Todd Napoletano met Congressman Lee Zeldin and proudly announce the TSO’s support of Mr. Zeldin for Governor of the State of New York. The TSO asks that on November 8, 2022Read more about TSO Supports Lee Zeldin for Governor!
NY Post Story -One in three straphangers may never return to full-time subway commuting after the COVID-19 pandemic — potentially blowing a $9 billion hole in the MTA’s budget, a new study said Monday. In a worst-case scenario, ridership by the middle of 2026 may be as low as justRead more about One-third of NYC straphangers may not return to subways post-COVID-
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother Rodrigue Raymond. Funeral services will be held next Friday, July 29th at the Church of God of Prophecy, 467 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203. Viewing will be at 9:00am. Funeral services will be held from 10:00am toRead more about Passing Of CMF Line Supervisor Rodrigue Raymond (ENY Shop)
We met with the Authority again yesterday where we continue to make progress on moving the ball down the field. It’s a slow process but we are working toward a resolution and hope to have a contract for the membership sometime in the next few months.
From the New York Post July 21, 2022 The MTA needs a huge infusion of cash to close the massive budget gap created by a nearly 40% decline in ridership since the COVID-19 pandemic, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said Thursday. “The MTA’s large budget gaps are coming into greater focusRead more about Trouble Ahead for the MTA
Queens Division Chairman and TSO Legislative Director Todd Napoletano was at the Jamaica Bus Depot in Queens today representing the TSO in support of Governor Hochul’s signing of Bill 6472-B. This new law finally covers assaults on Transit Supervisors which and will hopefully be a deterrent for anyone to layRead more about Governor Signs Assault Bill
As we set new dates to go back to the table to negotiate our contract proposals we are not suprised the process is moving very slowly with MTA Labor Relations running on a staff of one and a reliance of the Departmental managers availability which further hampers the abilty toRead more about Contract Negotiations
Based on New York State guidance, beginning today, June 7, the MTA will no longer require COVID-19 diagnostic testing for current employees who are not vaccinated. MTA saliva testing and nasal swab testing locations will remain open through Sunday, June 26 for those who would like to continue to test.Read more about Weekly Vax Testing Suspended
