This week we had one of our members dragged down to the MTA Office of Inspector General and questioned about not having a passenger (P) endorsement on his license. He was warned to get this done ASAP. But it’s the Read more…
In 2024 the MTA, New York City Transit Authority put the Dental Plans out for bid. President Valenti was on the voting panel that interviewed and chose the winning bidder for our dental coverage. Cigna dental won the bid retaining Read more…
In the last round of contract negotiations for the MaBSTOA, MSII, MTA Bus and Queens, we paid for the administration of New York Paid Family Leave (NYPFL) but it was not implemented. In lieu of NYPFL, we agreed to the Read more…
Local 106 Recording Secretary and Senior Legislative Director Jose DeJesus attended events this weekend on behalf of the Local and the TWU.
When Baisley Park SLD John Jackman brought to our attention his Safety concerns when a Bus Operator turns in a bag that has to be logged into Lost and Found. He was concerned that while checking the bag he had Read more…
Local 106 Recording Secretary Jose DeJesus and Queens Chairman Todd Napoletano both Legislative Directors for the local and retired MSII Thomas Yankow attended a meeting on September 11, 2024 at the New York City Central Labor Counsel, Hosted by Senator Read more…
Today the Transit Authority categorized the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 as “unfortunate events”. This message was sent out on every bus radio in New York and in a mass text message. I called them out on it, and Read more…
It’s hard to not get angry when you think about how our friends, family and coworkers were killed on 9-11 but anger is not a healthy way to deal with any issue but we should never forget who did this Read more…
If you would like a copy of the newly updated 3 ½ x 6 Constitution and By-Laws booklet mailed to you, email Jose DeJesus jdejesus@twu106.org to request a copy. Be sure to include your mailing address in that email. You Read more…
