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VICTORY: Judge Orders MTA to Restore Bus Service Levels!

JULY 18 -- New York State Justice Arthur Engoron today signed a temporary restraining order enjoining the MTA New York City Transit from allowing service cuts that were implemented on buses system-wide to continue. He ordered that the agency restore service levels to what they were before the cut began on July 12. Speaking outside the courthouse, TWU Local 100 President Richard Davis hailed the decision as a major victory for riders and workers. In court, TWU Local 100 attorney Arthur Schwartz offered to put the Vice Presidents of TASurface, MaBSTOA, and MTA Bus — all of whom were in the audience — to testify to the reality of the cuts.

The judge found that the harm to riders from the service cuts was significant and that the union would likely prevail in litigation. President Richard Davis said, “The MTA possesses more than sufficient resources to maintain current services — but chooses to withhold them, exacerbating hardships during a heat wave and displaying complete disregard for commuter safety. This is a big win for the riding public. Our members are the backbone of this city, unlike this dysfunctional authority that legislators hesitate to trust with money.”

TAS VP JP Patafio added, “We just stopped the biggest job action against the public by the transit authority and we were glad to do so. The passengers don’t deserve service cuts and workers don’t deserve to work under such duress. This was a great win for the public. We want to make sure that Transit lives up to its legal obligation, which is to serve the public and not jam them up.”

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CED Mourns CTA Teneequa Thompson, 49

JULY 24 -- Members in Car Equipment Department are mourning the passing of CTA Teneequa Thompson, 49. Sister Thompson had 8 years of service with New York City Transit. She worked out of Livonia Maintenance Shop, 148th and Lenox terminal. She was medically terminated in April and died recently of a long illness. She was remembered as a quiet and conscientious worker.

A Viewing will take place on Wednesday, July 31st, from 3PM to 6PM at Benta's Funeral Home, 630 St. Nicholas Avenue, in Manhattan, with a Service to commence at 6PM. There will be a Repass after the Service. Mourners are asked to wear red and white.

Fire Destroys Home of Local 100 Member — You Can Help!

Attention Local 100 Members,

We are reaching out to you with an urgent plea for help. One of our fellow CTA’s, Wayne Cope out of 241st Terminal, has suffered a devastating loss — a recent fire that destroyed his home, leaving him and his family displaced and left with nothing. (News Coverage) They lost everything in this tragedy, and they need our support to get through this difficult time.

As a union, we have always stood together in times of need. We are asking for donations in the form of clothing, food, and monetary gifts to help our member and his family rebuild their lives. Any contribution, no matter how small, will be deeply appreciated and make a significant difference.

TWU Mourns Loss of Train Operator Who Died During Exam

JULY 13 -- It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the tragic passing of one of our brothers, Train Operator Sahstri Williams.

T/O Williams fell ill while taking his practical exam at Concourse Yard. He expressed to supervision he was feeling very nervous/anxious, and collapsed in car number 2903.

Supervision contacted OCC and informed them Train Operator Williams was unresponsive and requested medical. They were governed to move the train to track 26 Charlie, so that EMS would be able to assist T/O Williams.

Train Operator Williams passed away at Montefiore Hospital.

At this time this there is no further information as to the cause of Mr. Williams passing. Our hearts and prayers is with his friends and family

— Richard Davis, President

Career & Salary Unit Approves New Contract, 503 to 8

JUNE 13 -- Over 500 members of the TWU's Career & Salary Unit, representing computer and telecommunications professionals and staff analysts working for the MTA, overwhelmingly approved a new contract which was recently negotiated and approved by the Union's Executive Board. The terms closely parallel those obtained by the main TWU Local 100 TA/OA/MTA Bus agreement. The Unit is made up of administrative and technical titles working under both the MaBSTOA and MTA Bus companies.

MaBSTOA Career and Salary votes tallied: 456 Yes / 8 No

MTA Bus votes tallied: 47 Yes / 0 No

President Richard Davis gave his congratulations to the members of the unit, many of whom work at MTA headquarters at 2 Broadway. "This is a good win for all of our Career and Salary members," he said. "We fulfilled key expectations that made their way to the negotiating table."

You can read the MOU for the MABSTOA represented titles here.

You can read the MOU for the MTA Bus represented titles here.

Union Wins Representation Election at Connecticut STA School Bus Company

JUNE 13 -- With all votes counted, TWU Local 100 has won a convincing victory at Student Transportation of America's Haddam/Killingworth unit, operating school bus services in the lower Connecticut river valley. TWU picked up 19 votes, with 9 voting "no union" and 5 going with the Teamsters. 50 workers were eligible to vote.

Union Holds Press Conference for Assaulted Bus Operator

JUNE 11 -- TWU Local 100 held a press conference today at the Union Hall to zero in on increasing assaults on buses. A female Bus Operator recounted an attack which she experienced on her B6 bus in East New York last Friday. The Operator, who did not want her name used, said she was punched when she refused to stop the bus at an unauthorized corner. She was badly bruised and wore an eye patch at the conference.

Local 100 President Richard Davis called her "a hero today" for having the courage to come forward. He called for District Attorneys to press for penalties of seven years in jail for those who assault transit workers. "The Mayor's office and the DA's need to come back to the table and talk to us about these issues," he said.

Secretary-Treasurer John Chiarello said, "The MTA is not living up to its obligation to protect members on the job. We want MTA CEO Jan Lieber to deploy all of his resources." He called for underground police officers to be deployed on buses.

TA Surface Vice President JP Patafio called the asssaults "a type of micro-terrorism" and said that members would not stand for it.

Bus Operator Assaulted During Route Detour

June 8, 2024 – At approximately 11:30 am today, veteran bus driver, Isaac Egharevba, with 17 years of service was violently attacked while operating the number 3 shuttle near the Grand Ave Depot. The incident occurred amidst tensions caused by a route detour, which had made several passengers irate.

The operator was performing his duties as assigned, when an unknown assailant unexpectedly sliced him on the left side of his face, between the neck and jaw. Initially believing he had been punched, Egharevba quickly realized the severity of his injury when he began bleeding profusely. Demonstrating remarkable presence of mind, he safely stopped the bus and called for assistance.

Responders arrived promptly, providing him immediate medical attention after he sustained a deep laceration. He is currently resting, being treated for his wound. TA Surface Recording Secretary Alexander Kemp responded to the scene and provided essential support to the injured member. Once EMTs tended to Isaac and transported him to the hospital, Chairman Clarence remained by his side offering support to our him and his family.

Richard Davis, President of TWU Local 100 said "The safety of our drivers is non-negotiable. This violent attack on one of our own is an attack on us all. We will not rest until the assailant is brought to justice." The union urges all members to remain vigilant. An investigation is currently underway and authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and gathering witness accounts to identify and apprehend the assailant. Our thoughts are with the operator and his family during this time.

"Death Gamble" Heading Towards Passage

JUNE 5 -- With only two days to go before the end of the legislative session in Albany, the Union has been advised that our "Death Gamble" pension legislation is set to pass both houses. This provision benefits MTA/NYCT members' estates who attained the years of service and age requirements for a full pension, but died before retiring without having filed for retirement.

If a member dies in active service, his or her beneficiaries receive a death benefit, generally equal to three times their regular salary. This is often less than the family would receive if the member had retired and filed for a pension.

With the passage of the new bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn) and Assemb. Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Queens), the family of a transit worker who dies in active service, and who has met the age/service requirement for a full pension, will receive the full value of that pension benefit, as if they had retired on the date of their death.

President Davis thanked TWU Local 100 PAC Director Sharase DeBouse, Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato (in photo), Sen. Gounardes, and the many members of the legislature who stood by transit workers and guided this legislation to a successful conclusion.

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