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TWU Local 100 at the West Indian Day Parade

TWU Local 100 showed up and showed out at this year’s West Indian Day Parade on Labor Day, repping our union and celebrating Caribbean pride in a big way.

Members came out in droves, waving their flags high and honoring the rich culture that helps make this city what it is. President John Chiarello said it best: “It’s a beautiful day to march side by side with our West Indian sisters and brothers who contribute so much to the culture of this city and help keep it moving.”

We kicked things off at Utica Avenue, where members were greeted with T-shirts, good vibes, and unity. The energy was electric as we stepped off into the parade, led by our very own float pumping music and one of our City buses rolling with us down the Eastern Pkwy.

The celebration didn’t stop there—Caribbean food, music, and community kept the party going strong at our mass camp.

It was a powerful reminder: TWU Local 100 is more than a union—we’re a family, and when we show up together, we move this city forward with strength, culture, and pride.

A Labor Day Message from the President

To all members of Local 100:

Monday is the one day a year dedicated to labor and workers, but I want you to know what you do is important 365 days a year.

I see you and I appreciate you.

Whether you will spend the holiday working overtime, relaxing with friends and family or joining us at the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn, I salute each and every one of you for the hard work you do day in and day out to move New York.

Happy Labor Day.

In gratitude,

John V. Chiarello

TWU Local 100 President John V. Chiarello Makes Labor Power 100 List

AUGUST 27—TWU Local 100 congratulates President John V. Chiarello for his inclusion in City & State’s 2025 Labor Power 100.

President Chiarello’s profile mentions his success in securing a commitment from the MTA to hire 300 more maintenance workers, his partnership with the NYPD’s Benevolent Association to increase transit safety and his demands for timely workers compensation payments.

The list, which consists of “New York’s most influential union chiefs and worker advocates”, also includes International President John Samuelsen and TWU Local 101 President Constance Bradley.

A Message Regarding Union Leadership

AUGUST 26—At today's Local 100 Executive Board meeting, J. P. Patafio was removed from office as a Vice President.

The Executive Board found that Patafio violated the constitution and placed him in bad standing for three years.

TWU Local 100 Rallies to Support Assaulted Train Operator at Court Hearing

AUGUST 25—Dozens of TWU Local 100 members gathered Monday at Brooklyn Criminal Supreme Court to support Myran Pollack, a Train Operator who was viciously attacked with a knife on October 8, 2024 at the Utica Ave. station.

Pollack, who was weeks away from retirement, was stabbed 11 times after he woke a passenger at the end of the line around 10:00 AM. Jonathan Davalos, 27, was arrested and charged with attempted murder.

Train Operator Bitten by Emotionally Disturbed Man After Intervening in Attack on Female Passenger

AUGUST 23—A Train Operator working the D line Friday night was bitten in the leg by an emotionally disturbed man after he intervened in an attack on a female passenger.

Train Operator Ellerbee, with seven years on the job, was quick to react when he heard a child’s cries and stepped out of his cab to see a crazed man yelling and lunging at straphangers while aboard the train near the Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn.

“I heard a kid say ‘Driver, driver’. I stopped the train outside Stillwell,” said Ellerbee. “When I came out, he had the girl on the wall,” said Ellerbee, who described a woman being cornered while the man yelled “zombie-like words”.

“He backed off her and he lunged at me but he didn’t do anything. I told the guy sit the f down and don’t move. He went and sat down and I thought it was over.”

UPDATE: Facebook page secured

AUGUST 22 — TWU Local 100 has regained control of our Facebook page.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank law enforcement for their assistance in this matter.

TWU Local 100 Hosts Kick-off Reception for Cancer fundraiser

AUGUST 20—TWU Local 100 leadership and others hosted the 20th Anniversary Kick-off Reception for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of The Bronx on Tuesday evening.

The celebration, held at a Cuban restaurant on Grand Concourse, was the first of what will be a series of events sponsored by the American Cancer Society to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer research.

“We get a lot of requests for donations from different organizations, and I have to tell you, I have no problem signing this check for American Cancer Society,” TWU Local 100 President John V. Chiarello said to applause from the crowd. “This is a very worthwhile cause because like I said, everyone knows someone who has had cancer.”

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