Transit News
Jasmina Anema Bone Marrow Drive
If you do not know about Jasmina Anema, be prepared to have your heart wrenched by her story. Jasmina is a 6 year old dying from a rare form of Leukemia. Doctors have stated she could die within 2 months unless she received a bone marrow transplant. Celebrities & everyday people have come together hoping […]
MetroCard Grace Periods
One of the first thoughts that comes to mind for some is to stockpile unlimited MetroCards when fares are raised. Unfortunately this line of thinking never works as the MTA sets up grace periods for cards to be used for the first time by. This is once again the case as the MTA has announced […]
MTA Names New Chief Diversity Officer
This past Friday, the MTA issued a press release via e-mail. The release was to announce that they named a new Chief Diversity Officer. Here are the complete details: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the appointment of Michael J. Garner as Chief Diversity Officer, effective February 5th. In this new position, Mr. Garner […]
TWU Local 100 Regains Dues Check-Off Status
The 2005 Transit Strike hurt many people from the riders down to the actual union who represented the workers who went on strike. Due to their strike, TWU Local 100 was hit with serious penalties including losing their “dues check-off” status. This status enabled them to automatically collect union dues from members’ paychecks. The union […]
Roger Toussaint Promises No Repeat Of 2005 Transit Strike
One of the local transit related stories that has not gotten much media attention is the ongoing negotiations between the MTA & TWU Local 100 on a new contract. Over the weekend while watching a local newscast, a report came on to announce that TWU Local 100 President Roger Toussaint promised that workers will not […]
