Archive for August, 2009
NYDN Editorial: “Great Train Robbery”
Yesterday evening I continued my coverage of TWU Local 100 members winning raises via arbitration. In the last entry on the subject, I commented on how I was shocked at the lack of response from other sources besides the MTA. I spoke too soon as a few hours later, the New York Daily News’ website […]
Transit Workers Win Raises Via Arbitration
Yesterday morning I blogged about the exclusive New York Daily News report which talked about transit workers being poised for healthy raises. The report was enough to spark a response from Mayor Bloomberg who yesterday afternoon, warned that riders will have to foot the bill for these raises. Frank Lombardi of the New York Daily […]
MTA To Distribute Express Bus Rider Report Cards
Earlier today, the MTA announced it will be distributing “Rider Report Cards” to riders who use the 36 NYC Transit Express Bus routes and 35 Express Bus routes operated by MTA Bus. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent out today: The Rider Report Card is again being distributed on city […]
MTA Releases Draft Of 2010-14 Capital Program
Earlier today, the MTA released a draft of its 2010-2014 Capital Program along with a 20 year Capital Needs assessment. The agency sent out a press release via e-mail to highlight the announcement: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today released its 2010-2029 Twenty Year Needs and Preliminary 2010-2014 Capital Program for public review and comment. […]
Transit Workers Poised For Healthy Raises
In a story that will be sure to piss off the anti-union & anti-blue collar workers that keep the MTA running, transit workers are poised for healthy raises as part of a new contract. The raises which come out to 4% annually would increase costs for the MTA by approximately $400 million. Pete Donohue of […]
