Local 106 has secured a major victory in the New York State Supreme Court. The court ruled that the MTA cannot require operators of MTA vehicles responding to emergencies and/or disabled buses in restricted bus lanes to pay fines connectedRead more about Local 106 Scores Major Victory in New York State Supreme Court!
Local 106 partner New York Life will be hosting the first in a series of webinars on April 30th at 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM. New York Life Financial Services Professional Vincent Giannivilgini has sent a five-minute video explaining whatRead more about New York Life Retirement Webinar for Local 106 Members
The Executive Council has approved a new health benefit for all active members in good standing. Members will be eligible to receive a CT body scan through Inner Imaging starting May 1, 2026! The TSO has been successful in negotiatingRead more about Inner Imaging Body Scans for Active Members
If you are 55 years old and have already worked 25 years for the Transit Authority, then YES you are gambling with your pension. If you reach those two markers and die before retiring, your spouse will not get yourRead more about Are you gambling with your pension?
I want to reinforce something I have made clear many times over the years: management has zero tolerance for anyone caught sleeping while on duty. This is especially an issue during the overnight hours between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.Read more about Zero Tolerance
Local 106 President Phil Valenti took the stage alongside representatives from TWU Locals 225 and 1400, proudly representing both the TWU International and the TWU New York State Conference at a highly energized and well-attended re-election event in Nanuet. StandingRead more about President Valenti Delivers Endorsement for United States Representative Mike Lawler on Behalf of TWU International and NYS Conference
All of our outstanding contracts are now officially in a holding pattern after management introduced a highly controversial proposal just as negotiations were nearing completion. As a result of this development, management has also chosen to withhold the MSII contract—despiteRead more about ALL TSO Contracts Held Up by Management
TWU Local 106 President Philip Valenti, Vice President Joseph Betancourt, and Recording Secretary Jose DeJesus recently met with Nassau County Executive and candidate for Governor, Bruce Blakeman, to discuss the issues currently facing our members within the MTA. During theRead more about TWU Local 106 Meets with Gubernatorial Candidate Bruce Blakeman
TWU Local 252 recently took to the streets to protest their employer, Transdev—formerly known as Long Island Bus—due to stagnant contract negotiations and the union’s demand for improved working conditions. Standing in solidarity with Local 252 were TWU Local 106Read more about TWU Leaders Stand with Local 252 in Fight for Fair Contract at Transdev
For the first time in the 58-year history of the New York City Bus Command Center, a Superintendent has taken it upon himself to make adjustments to buses operating on the road—work that has always been the exclusive responsibility ofRead more about Historic Violation of Dispatcher Work at the NYC Bus Command Center