Your Transit Pass Will Get You Through HOV Checkpoints

Your union quickly addressed a situation with the Police Department regarding some transit workers not being allowed past HOV checkpoints on their way to work.  Local 100 Secretary Treasurer Earl Phillips said that, thanks to union action, all Police check points are now aware of the policy to allow transit workers access to these essential jobs.  When approaching a checkpoint, said Phillips, have your Pass ready, and you will be sent through without issue.

Several Bus Operators, who were blocked by cops at HOV checkpoints, notified the union of the problem last evening.  An immediate call from President John Samuelsen to NYCT President Tom Prendergast speedily resolved what could have become a major problem.