In Photos: October 29 - Stood Up to Sandy, Standing Up for a Fair Contract

The one-year anniversary of Sandy rally exceeded all expectations, and showed a union ready and willing to fight for a contract after 20 months of MTA intransigence. Some 5,500 transit workers (NYPD estimate) took over the streets near 2 Broadway. Their ranks were swelled by a march of about a thousand Bus Operators and Mechanics from TA Surface, who stepped off near City Hall. Police let marchers proceed, halting traffic on Broadway. One officer near the rally stage said, “I hope you get your raise. You deserve it.” The photos show an energized and capable membership who believe the MTA has run out of excuses.