A coalition of Transit Unions want the politicians in Albany to make spitting, shoving, kicking, and other physical contact against transit workers, a crime. Right now, these vile and unacceptable acts are only considered violations — like a parking ticket. Read more…
The MTA will be implementing free on-site COVID – 19 testing and screening to thousands of transit workers every week. The early detection program, believed to be the first of its kind for transit workers in the United States, involves Read more…
*** Oct. 27 – Up-date *** On October 8, 2020, we met with the MTA and the PERB mediator to discuss our OA/TA/MTA Bus 28-month contract impasse. Knowing the MTA’s bargaining position is not going to change, without the Federal Read more…
The MTA has also teamed up with Walgreens to encourage all employees to protect themselves with a free flu shot. Walgreens makes it easy by offering flu shots every day. You can redeem your voucher at any of the Walgreens and Duane Read more…
*** UP-DATE – September 21st *** THE DENTAL CHANGE FORM IS AVAILABLE BELOW The new Cigna Dental Plans are scheduled to go into effect on October 1st. Member can click here the look-up Cigna in-network dentists in our area. Choose Cigna DPPO Advantage plan Read more…
The 2020 elections are less than two months away – with early and absentee voting starting as soon as the end of this month in some states. This will be a unique election for all of us. Social distancing will Read more…
The below appeared in the NY Times Op-ed by Patrick J. Foye and John Samuelsen on Sept. 1, 2020 As chief executive of North America’s largest transportation system, and as president of the country’s biggest transit workers’ union, we have Read more…
As you know, there are a number of wage replacement programs available to you including, administrative leave, (CARES) EPSLA, and the NY State NYSCPSL. These programs were implemented on different dates with slightly different eligibility requirements and rates of wage Read more…
Due to the impact of COVID-19, participants may change their Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA elections for the rest of the 2020 plan year without needing to provide a reason to do so. Options include revoking an election Read more…
What to Know The city has announced universal COVID-19 testing for all New Yorkers, courtesy of the Test & Trace Corps initiative The initiative, which launched Monday, will allow New York City to safely care for those who test positive for Read more…