TWU
Union Officers Hold Spot Inspections
The war between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) & Transport Workers Union Local 100 (TWU Local 100) has been going on for years. Yet another chapter was added to it this past Friday when angry union officers caused delays in bus service due to spot inspections. Pete Donohue of the New York Daily News has […]
TWU Members Protest MTA Headquarters
Yesterday, the TWU fought back against the MTA’s attempts to backtrack their way out of 11% raises awarded by an arbitration panel. Their method of choice was a protest in & around the MTA Headquarters in midtown. Shari Logan & Tom Namako of the New York Post have more in this brief report: About 2,500 […]
MTA Workers Protest Over Raises
The latest shot in the raise battle between the MTA & Transport Workers Union Local 100 was fired earlier today when hundreds of union members protested in the streets of midtown. Pete Donohue of the New York Daily News has more in this report: In a scene reminiscent of the tumultuous days leading to the […]
MTA Going Forward With Appeal Plans
The drama between the MTA & Transport Workers Union Local 100 (TWU Local 100) continues as in a move that comes as no surprise, the MTA is asking a judge to toss the 11% raises awarded to union members by an arbitration panel. I first noted the agency was considering doing this 10 days ago […]
TWU Seeks Confirmation From State Supreme Court
As you know by now, an arbitration panel awarded transit workers (specifically TWU Local 100 members) an 11% raise over three years. Shortly thereafter, the MTA due to poor planning on their part complains about the decision & considers challenging the ruling. While they continue to look into that possibility, the TWU is looking to […]
