Union Scores Important Win for At-Risk Provisional Station Agents
TWU Local 100 Station Division Officers have scored a vital job security victory for hundreds of provisional Station Agents. An agreement, completed today (Nov. 20, 2018) with management, guarantees that NYCT will offer permanent appointment to all of the affected provisional Station Agents in the order that their names appear on the DCAS list that is expected to be certified on or before Feb. 1, 2019.
“This is the strongest possible assurance that all provisional Station Agents will eventually be made permanent,” said Local 100 Vice President Derick Echevarria. Union attorney Arthur Schwartz explained that current provisional Station Agents were hired off a DCAS list that had not been certified. “In years past, provisional employees often faced layoff when a list for their title was certified by DCAS,” said union Attorney Arthur Schwarz. “This agreement provides a very important layer of protection to these workers.”
Local 100 President Tony Utano added his praise to Station Division officers for their work. “I’m thrilled that these workers can now enjoy their Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season without fear or pressure of possible job loss hanging over their heads,” said Utano. “This is a great win for all involved."