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Media Reports Highlight Union's Push to Amend Taylor Law

Both the Daily News and the Chief covered Local 100's drive to amend the Taylor Law to give transit workers the right to strike once our contract ends.

On March 17, the News noted that the bill — sponsored in the State Senate by Sen. Jessica Ramos and in the Assembly by Assemblywoman Stacey Pfeffer Amato — "would put subway and bus workers on largely the same footing as those at the commuter railroads."

The paper quoted President Richard Davis: " This is a democracy. Working men and women should have the right to withhold their labor so they can secure good wages and provide for their families as best they can."

Local 100 Celebrates Annual Quill-Connolly Day

Quill Connolly Day at TWU Local 100 was a resounding success! Photos from the event are now available on our Flickr page for your enjoyment. Through our shared celebration, we strengthened the bonds of community and solidarity that are essential to creating a better and more just world for all workers and their families. Hundreds of members attended the event, which commemorated the reknowned labor leaders, Michael J. Quill and James Connolly. The event was held in honor of St. Patrick's Day and reflected the deep Irish roots of the labor movement. It was a joyous occasion, with traditional Irish folk music played by Mary Courtney, filling the room with its lively and upbeat sounds.

Lobby Day Set for March 28th -- Join Us in Albany to Advance Local 100

Lobby Day is our biggest mobilization to advance our political agenda at the State House. Join over a thousand of your Brothers and Sisters on Tuesday, March 28th when we take over the State Capitol in Albany and lobby our State Senators and State Assembly Members to support key legislation that we need to protect jobs and secure more funding for mass transit.

Transportation is free and lunch is provided. Buses leave from depots around the City.

Registration is open now at this link.You can also register by scanning the QR code on our flyer which you can download here.

Set Vigil for Fallen Train Operator Garrett Goble for This Sunday, March 26th

Union Members are invited and encouraged to attend our Third Memorial to the memory of Train Operator Garrett Goble, who died in the line of duty saving the passengers on his northbound 2 train at the 110th Street and Lenox Avenue station on March 27, 2020.

We will honor his memory in a vigil to be held on the second anniversary of his passing on Sunday, March 26th at 12pm at the Flatbush Avenue/Brooklyn College station stop on the 2 train.

Union Mourns our Departed Brothers

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our dear union brothers, Craig Fudge and Jermaine Thomas. These two individuals were not only esteemed members of the Local 100 family, but also kind-hearted and humble people who made an impact on everyone they met.

TWU SEEKS THE RIGHT TO STRIKE

Transit workers would have the right to strike under state legislation introduced by Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-13) in Albany on Thursday, March 16, 2023. (Bill No. S5785)

Assemblywoman Stacey Pfeffer Amato introduced the bill in the Assembly (index number pending).

Drafted at the request of the Transport Workers Union of America, and TWU Local 100, the bill would amend the Taylor Law so bus and subway workers employed by the MTA could engage in a work stoppage – if a lengthy process of negotiations and mediation fail to produce a contract governing wages, health benefits, and working conditions. Transit workers and TWU Local 100 would not be subject to the draconian penalties currently authorized by the Taylor Law if the legislation is adopted.

Response by President Richard Davis to the WSJ's editorial attacking RTO A Division Pick.

When the Wall Street Journal attacks me, you know we are doing something right. The issue this week was our arbitration win on the RTO A Division Pick — a decision that protects the livelihoods of our Conductors and Train Operators.

In its March 3 editorial, the Journal says that Local 100 believes that "the idea of workers changing their shift schedules was too much to bear." It quotes me accurately as saying that the new schedules would be "chaotic and problematic."

Happy International Women's Day TWU Local 100!

Today is a perfect day to spread awareness about the phenomenal women in our local.

In commemoration of International Women's History, we have created an instagram filter for you all to join the conversation about women's history and the feminist movement. (Only available on mobile devices)

Our voice is the most powerful tool we have in any fight for justice and equality.

RTO Interviews: How to clear your car of passengers at the last stop

Vice President of RTO, Canella Gomez talks to rank and file members to make sure that we have adequate police presence.

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