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Union's Primary Wins Include 3 Borough Presidents and Manhattan District Attorney

JUNE 27 – Candidates endorsed by TWU Local 100 secured victories in their primary elections across several key races on Tuesday. State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and Councilwoman Inna Vernikov all clinched their contests or are widely expected to be declared winners when all ranked-choice votes are counted.

Local 100 President John Chiarello thanked the officers and members who helped mobilize votes for the candidates by distributing flyers and palm cards, as well as engaging with voters on the streets and doorsteps. The candidates are now moving on to the November general election.

Lobby Day Update: Key Bills Pass Both Houses

JUNE 27 -- Thousands of Local 100 members gathered in Albany to demonstrate support for important pro-worker legislation on Lobby Day earlier this year – and the elected officials noticed.

The New York State Legislature has now passed five bills that are on Local 100’s list of legislative priorities.

Whitfield Wins TA Surface Election for Executive Board

JUNE 26 -- Anthony Whitfield, a Bus Operator with TA Surface with 25 years on the job has won the recent election to replace Alexander Kemp on the TWU Local 100 Executive Board. The election was conducted after Kemp was named Administrative Vice President. In the certified election tally, Whitfield had 405 votes to challenger Javier F. Oquendo, who had 265.

Quality Celebrates End of the School Year

Quality Transportation, a TWU Local 100 represented School Bus company with branches in Brooklyn and the Bronx, celebrated the end of another school year at their HQ in East New York. On hand were our top four -- President John V. Chiarello, Secretary-Treasurer Carlos Bernabel, Recording Secretary Shirley Martin, and Admin. VP Alexander Kemp. Acting as MC was longtime Union Rep and Chair Hazel Carr, who was one of those receiving a union/management recognition award for over 20 years of service.

TWU Local 100 Celebrates Juneteenth

This is a day to celebrate the emancipation of slaves in the United States, the victories of the civil rights movement, and the march towards a more perfect union.

Assailant in Conductor Slashing Has New Court Date of July 16

JUNE 17 -- Dozens of transit workers crowded a Bronx courtroom for a hearing for Isaiah Thompson, accused in the June 10th slashing of a NYCT Conductor. Thompson, who did not appear, will be arraigned before a grand jury on July 16th. The Court continued an order protection for our Conductor and bail was continued for Thompson.

In remarks outside of the courtroom, RTO VP Tramell Thompson thanked the NYPD for their quick work in capturing the defendant, and thanked union members for their solidarity.

Court Support Needed: Accused Perp in Conductor Slashing to Appear in Court Tuesday

A Statement from RTO Vice President Tramell Thompson

Brothers and Sisters: We want to provide you with an important update regarding the individual accused in the brutal attack on one of our own conductors. For the downloadable flyer, click here.

On Friday, Isaiah Thompson was arraigned late in the evening in Bronx Criminal Court. Presiding Judge Daniel Lewis set bail at $250,000 cash, $750,000 insured bond, or a $750,000 partially secured surety bond. Thompson has entered a plea of not guilty. His next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at 9:00 AM at Bronx Criminal Court, located at 265 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451.

Councilmember Yusef Salaam stands with Union leaders at the funeral for Charles Rangel

Union Pays Tribute to Harlem Legend Congressman Charles Rangel

JUNE 13 -- TWU Local 100 President John V. Chiarello headed up a delegation to St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown from the Union to honor legendary Harlem Congressman Charles Rangel after his passing last week. TWU Local 100 proudly endorsed 'the Lion of Lenox Avenue' as he ran for Congress over 23 terms. Chiarello noted that Rangel always was in the forefront for labor and worker rights.

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Perp in Conductor Slashing Caught - Chiarello Calls for Accountability

STATEMENT OF JOHN V. CHIARELLO ON THE APPREHENSION OF A SUSPECT IN THE JUNE 10 SLASHING OF A TWU LOCAL 100 CONDUCTOR

JUNE 12 -- I would like to thank the NYPD for their quick work in apprehending Isaiah Thompson, 29, who has been identified as the suspect in the slashing of an NYCT Conductor at Whitlock Avenue in the Bronx. Mr. Thompson is no stranger to the NYPD. He has at least 18 arrests on his record, 17 for offenses committed within the transit system. In 2019 he was arrested twice for pushing two riders head-first into trains.

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