After receiving an influx of over $6.5 billion in Federal funds as part of the American Rescue Plan that was signed into law on March 11th by President Joe Biden, MTA Chairman Pat Foye announced “Now that Congress — underRead more about 28 month Contract Negotiations Resume
MABSTOA Dispatcher Maximo Martinez for his work as an Essential Worker. Maximo was chosen by the NYC Transit Authority as one of the dedicated employees that worked throughout the Pandemic and he was given free tickets to the New YorkRead more about MTA Honors
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 about Call Albany to Toughen Assault Protections
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, involvesRead more about The MTA Announces Free On-Site COVID Testing
*** 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 FederalRead more about MTA Forces Union to File for Impasse
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 DuaneRead more about MTA Announces Free Flu Shot (Seasonal Influenza) Locations
*** 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 planRead more about New TSO Dental Plan Implementation
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 willRead more about 2020 Election Information
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 haveRead more about The MTA Is Facing A Five Alarm Fire
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 wageRead more about COVID-19 Updates