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President John V. Chiarello Meets with PBA Leadership to Advance Shared Safety Priorities

APRIL 21 -- Last Friday, TWU Local 100 President John V. Chiarello secured a meeting with the Patrick Hendry, President of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) to address growing concerns around safety across the transit system. That meeting took place as scheduled today, April 21, 2025 marking an important step forward in building collaboration between our two unions. The conversation focused on how TWU Local 100 and the PBA can work together to improve safety outcomes for transit workers, police officers, and the riding public.

Calling All Veterans: Share your photos!

If you served in the military and you're a member of TWU Local 100, we want to honor you at the TWU Convention this September — but we can’t do it without you.
TWU is building a special before-and-after tribute featuring our union’s veterans.

Unions Under Attack: New Legislation Would Protect Federal Workers

APRIL 14 -- Two Congressmen from opposite sides of the aisle – Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Jared Golden (D-ME) have introduced a bill that would nullify President Trump’s March 27 Executive Order ending collective bargaining rights for most federal employees.

Transit Museum Shines a Light on Our History

APRIL 11 -- Steps away from TWU Local 100’s office (referred to by union members as the Union Hall), the New York City Transit Museum displays historical artifacts of the New York City Subway, bus, and commuter rail systems. However, until last month, the 20 Sales Associates who work there had no union representation. That changed on March 25, when we organized them.

Union Expresses Solidarity After Tragic Collapse in the Dominican Republic

APRIL 9 -- TWU Local 100 Secretary-Treasurer Carlos Bernabel, on behalf of our 44,000 members, expressed his deep concern and condolences for those killed or injured by the structural collapse of the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Press reports are saying that over 100 people have been killed, with at least 250 injured. The collapse came when the club was full of musicians, professional athletes, and government officials during a merengue concert on Monday night.

A Transit Family Mourns Matriarch Evelyn McDuffie, 57

APRIL 8 -- Union Members in Stations and RTO are mourning the passing of their sister and mother, Postmaster Evelyn McDuffie.

Sister McDuffie passed of soft tissue cancer on April 2 at the age of 57 after having worked for the US Post Office for 32 years. Four of her siblings are transit workers, including Retired Station Agents Darlene and Patrice McDuffie, 19A Dispatcher Gary McClellan, who worked out of Zerega and Fresh Pond, and Retired Train Operator Shepard McClellan. She also leaves a neice to mourn, Tameka McDuffie, who is a NYCT CTA.

Pres. Chiarello attends U.S. Secretary of Transportation Duffy and Mayor Adams Meeting to Discuss Crime in the Transit System

New York, NY – TWU Local 100 attended a meeting at the Broadway & Lafayette St. Station, where U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Mayor Eric Adams discussed crime and the overall condition of the transit system. The visit was part of ongoing federal efforts to assess public safety measures and the effectiveness of recent initiatives to combat crime in the subway.

Local 100 President John V. Chiarello spoke to reporters, emphasizing the need for continued investment in safety and infrastructure. He made it clear that worker safety remains a top priority.

Autism Awareness Month: New 2023 Contract Benefit Recap

As the result of successful contract negotiations in 2023, TWU Local 100 members working for the TA/OA/MTA Bus are covered for enhanced coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under our Aetna Health Care plan. It covers behavioral, physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). Each of our three plans has this coverage, including Aetna CPOS II Basic, Aetna CPOS II High Option, and Aetna Select).

You can find a link to the Autism Benefit package here.

• The Aetna plans provide for unlimited sessions for the above services for the treatment of ASD and at a $0 copay.

• If you have any questions or need additional details about this coverage, please contact Aetna directly at 855-824-5349.

#unionstrong #solidarity #autismawareness

APRIL IS THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD: EVENTS ACROSS NY

At TWU Local 100, we understand that behind every uniform, whether it’s transit or military, there’s a family holding it all together.

This April, we’re proud to honor the Month of the Military Child, a time dedicated to recognizing the strength and sacrifice of over 1.6 million children whose parents serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. These kids face more change in one year than many do in a lifetime. They move from state to state, adjust to new schools, and spend long stretches missing a parent who’s serving far from home. And yet—they keep going. They stay brave.

A Skill-Building Opportunity for TWU Local 100 Members

MARCH 27, 2025 -- This month, 30 TWU Local 100 members proudly completed the ELEVATE Electrical Program — a nine-month training course that gave them hands-on experience, industry certifications, and a pathway to stronger career opportunities. After hundreds of hours in the classroom and shop, they crossed the finish line together, ready for what’s next.

The ELEVATE Electrical Program gives TWU Local 100 members a direct path to building hands-on skills in the electrical trade. Designed in partnership with the Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center, this nine-month training is an opportunity for members looking to grow their knowledge, expand their job options, and add certified electrical experience to their toolbox.

With both daytime and evening classes available, the program works around real transit schedules. It’s built specifically for working members who are ready to move forward in their careers. Sessions are capped at 15 people to keep the training personal, practical, and focused.

Throughout the 600-hour course, members get exposure to a wide range of topics, including:

• Safe use of tools and materials
• Fundamentals of electrical theory
• Wiring techniques for residential and commercial systems
• Fire alarm installation
• Fiber optics, HVAC controls, and more

By the end of the program, members walk away with certified site safety credentials and the kind of applied electrical experience that sets them up for opportunity to attain some of the highest paying skilled titles in the transit system. Whether you’re preparing for a title change, a promotion, or simply want to deepen your trade knowledge, ELEVATE is a smart, union-supported way to get there.

To learn more or to express interest in the next cohort, contact:
Helen Ogbogu
718.780.8700
Hogbogu@twulocal100tuf.org
Location: 195 Montague Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201