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We met with DOT on March 27th and some advice was given to us on what you should do when handling Transit business in a Authority vehicle. Please talk to your Division Chairman for details.

President Philip Valenti, Vice President Joseph Betancourt and Recording Secretary/Senior Political Director Jose DeJesus met today with MTA Chairman Janno Lieber and Senior Vice President of Labor Relations Anita Miller to discuss the Death Gamble Bill Legislation and working togetherRead more about Talking Death Gamble Bill with MTA Chairman Lieber

We were happy to contribute to this Week’s Chief Leader Civil Service Newspaper, see our Ad on Page six.

As you know, we made it our #1 priority to get the MTA-NYCT Death Gamble Bill Legislation passed in Albany. On this week’s trip to the State Capital, we met with many great Senators and Assembly members that have committedRead more about TSO/TWU Local 106 March Lobbying in Albany

Congestion Pricing and Crime Collision Course PROBLEM 1- The MTA is moving ahead with Congestion Pricing with the alleged goal of reducing cars off the road by forcing people to take Mass Transit or face fees at the same timeRead more about Gov. Hochul sends National Guard to patrol NYC subway stations | NBC New York

Why you should not sign anything- When you sign that you accepted being handed a Bulletin, Directive, etc. Management goes into your Personal Action File (PAF) and enters that you received that information. You may not even look at theRead more about Don’t Sign Anything!

Our Road Dispatchers have been getting hit hard with Bus lane tickets and if you drive, park, or stand in a Bus Lane during hours of operation you face fines ranging from $50 to $250. It may be your firstRead more about Stay out of Bus Lanes!

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/crime-in-nyc-transit-up-18-so-far-this-year-compared-to-last-year/ Whether it’s the Biden open borders policy, Mayor Adams come to our sanctuary city policy or no consequences for your crimes Alvin Bragg, we as New Yorkers are being assaulted and killed and you as New York City TransitRead more about CBS News Story-Crime in NYC Transit up 18% so far this year compared to last year

We plan to have a By-Laws Amendment/General Membership meeting in June where we will be voting on changes to protect retirees from future Local 106 leadership teams from negotiating retiree benefits away. Especially the right to have traditional Medicare notRead more about Video: Medicare Advantage Denials of Care

Among the many contributions by African Americans to the country are their service and sacrifice in times of war. We pause to remember the Tuskegee Airmen. Breaking barriers and fighting Nazis, the proud pilots of the 99th Fighter Squadron earned theRead more about We Honor the Accomplishments and Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen on this Black History Month