Raises and pension improvements to come
“without unreasonable delay”
Finally, it’s done!
Your patience and sacrifice has paid off. Local 100 has delivered. We now move on to accomplish the next phase and challenges. Remember the winning formula is “We are Union!”
Thousands of Local 100 members celebrated Family Day at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township New Jersey on June 20.
“I can’t remember the last time I saw so many Union members having such a great time,” remarked Acting President Curtis Tate, who joined the crowds to brave the off-and-on rain that sometimes forced TWU members to don ponchos or get under cover.
Union Protects Your Money
Local 100 has successfully stood up to TA plans to run roughshod over OA/TA Bus Operator seniority.
In response to staffing shortages caused by the TA’s six-month hiring freeze for Bus Operators, the TA wanted to selectively transfer Bus Operators between some TA/OA depots. The Union has forced the TA to give up its original transfer plan, which undermined seniority.
-- Arbitrator rules for Local 100 members --
On Thursday, June 4 Acting President Curtis Tate presented Local 100’s case to the Contract Arbitrator as to why the TA should be required to allow the scheduled “B” Division pick to be put into effect on June 28. On Monday, June 8 the Arbitrator issued his ruling in Local 100’s favor. As a result, the pick will proceed.
This is a clear victory for justice and for Local 100.
The contracts affecting our members at TA, OA and MTA Bus are winding their way through the arbitration process to a definite conclusion binding on all parties.
All hearings pertaining to the MTA Bus contract covering 2006 to 2009 are finished. Post hearing briefs are due by May 28. A binding decision is expected shortly thereafter.
The hearings on TA, OA and MTA Bus covering 2009 onwards are half-way finished and will be done in a few weeks.
