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Contract Negotiations
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 ofRead more about Contract Negotiations
Weekly Vax Testing Suspended
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, JuneRead more about Weekly Vax Testing Suspended
Contract Negotiations
After several months of stalled negotiations due to the ATU contract arbitration we began talking again and laying out our proposals for the 2020-2024 round of contracts. So far we met on the MSII, OA, TA and MTA Bus contractsRead more about Contract Negotiations
Review and Update on Contract Negotiations
As you know, all of the unions under the TA/OA MTA Bus umbrella follow pattern bargaining, which means the largest union on the property TWU Local 100 negotiates sets the pattern of raises, length of the contract and cost ofRead more about Review and Update on Contract Negotiations
Happy Mother’s Day!
To the one’s that truly have the hardest job in the world. We thank you for all that you do to make life special.
CIGNA Dental Problems
The TSO has recently become aware that Dentists that were accepting the CIGNA DHMO plan are no longer doing so but they are accepting the CIGNA PPO plan. This is a problem and we need to know how wide spreadRead more about CIGNA Dental Problems
In Memoriam: Passing of Line Supervisor Carlos Reid
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Reid family. See attached service info.
TSO Executive Council Elects Joseph Betancourt as the new TSO Vice President!
As per Article VI of the TSO by-laws, “The Vice President shall be elected by the Executive Council from amongst the members of the Executive Council at the first Executive Council Meeting following the General Elections”. Joe’s experience and abilityRead more about TSO Executive Council Elects Joseph Betancourt as the new TSO Vice President!
Vincent Modafferi the Legend Retires!
On March 31, 2022 President Vincent Modafferi (Vinny) marked the end of a 35 year career, 25 of which has been serving the TSO in some capacity. A total of Thirteen years as our Local’s Secretary Treasurer and the lastRead more about Vincent Modafferi the Legend Retires!