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Hispanic Heritage Celebration — Oct 25th

Join TWU Local 100 for our Hispanic Heritage Celebration, where we will proudly showcase the vibrant cultures and vital contributions of our Hispanic brothers and sisters who help keep New York moving.

When: Friday, October 25th, from 6PM-!0PM

Register now to attend. Print flyer.

(l-r) MABSTOA Officer Monique Rondon, Labor Press CEO Neal Tepel, Pres. Richard Davis, Nancy Galvet, Mario Galvet, Harriette Goodridge-Seymour, Emblem Health CEO Karen Ignagni, and Local 100 Health Benefits Director Chris Lightbourne
(l-r) MABSTOA Officer Monique Rondon, Labor Press CEO Neal Tepel, Pres. Richard Davis, Nancy Galvet, Mario Galvet, Harriette Goodridge-Seymour, Emblem Health CEO Karen Ignagni, and Local 100 Health Benefits Director Chris Lightbourne

Galvet, James Given "Hero of Labor" Award for Work at 9/11

OCTOBER 9 -- EEM Mario Galvet and Conductor Guilaine James were given "Hero of Labor" awards for their work during the 9/11 rescue and recovery effort 23 years ago. The awards event, sponsored by Labor Press and Emblem Health, took place at Emblem's offices at 55 Water Street in lower Manhattan. As an EEM, Galvet worked on restoring radio communications after the towers sent down. James was a CTA at the time, assigned to clean debris with a paper mask and a tyvek suit that ripped during the clean-up. James didn't attend the ceremony due to respiratory problems. She retired from NYCT in 2012.

In his remarks, Galvet said he was accepting the award "on behalf of the nearly 4,000 TWU Local 100 members who responded to Ground Zero. Our members were the largest presence at Ground Zero in the immediate aftermath of the collapse of the towers," he said. "It was only our heavy duty equipment -- hundreds of trucks, 40-ton cranes that were brought down by barge from the 207th Street Yard, generators, fuel trucks, hundreds if not thousands of oxy-acetylene tanks to do all the cutting, front loaders bought in to clean all the debris from the towers. It was our guys who cleared that so that all the rescue crews could come in."

The awards were presented by Emblem Health CEO Karen Ignagni and Labor Press CEO Neal Tepel.

MOW Mourns Lighting Maintainer Eddie Johnson, 64

Eddie Johnson, a Lighting Maintainer with 23 years of service with New York City Transit, passed away last Tuesday morning of cardiac arrest. He was 64. Brother Johnson worked nights at 2nd Avenue and 10th Street in the track bank gang. Division Vice Chair Rosario Parlanti called Johnson a good union man and urged members to pay their respects.

A Viewing will take place on Friday, October 18th from 4PM to 6PM, with a Service from 6PM to 8PM and a Repast from 8PM to 11PM at the Harmony Funeral Home, at 2200 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226. A Final Viewing and Service will take place on Saturday, October 19th, at 11:30 AM.

ABC 7 Coverage on Brutal Assault of Train Operator Myran Pollack

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 -- Our member, Train Operator Myran Pollack, is now in stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery on Tuesday, October 8th and a second procedure the morning of October 9th. He was viciously stabbed while performing his job, bringing to light the urgent need for changes in TA policies. TWU Local 100 is demanding immediate changes and a meaningful role in shaping policies that will protect our members. This is a pivotal moment to take action, to reduce the chances of such tragedies happening again. Watch ABC’s full coverage and support our push for lasting change.

Union Fury as Career Criminal Gets Out on Bail

SEPTEMBER 27 -- Stations VP Robert Kelley reacted with anger in front of the Bronx Hall of Justice when the judge rejected the people's request for higher bail and instead let career criminal Alexander Wright go free after he posted $500 for a bail bond. He is facing assault charges in an attack on Cleaner Anthony Nelson in 2022.

"CTA Anthony Nelson is dealing with a lot of mental [anguish] today," Kelley said. "He is very disheartened that this man is free after what he's done to him." Wright broke Nelson's collarbone and nose and the Cleaner had to have multiple surgeries.

Wright has another court appearance on Monday, and if he doesn't appear, he will again be subject to arrest.

Union Holds 2nd Commemoration at 9/11 Museum

SEPTEMBER 18 -- Eight TWU Local 100 members who served at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks were presented with commemorative medals at a ceremony held within the National September 11th Memorial and Museum on September 18th. President Richard Davis presented the medals, which are given to transit workers who suffered severe illnesses or injuries from their service on the pile. Union leadership, along with 9/11 Museum President Elizabeth Hillman and Chief Curator Jan Ramirez, also presented for public viewing a showcase in the Museum's Foundation Hall, dedicated to transit worker artfacts used in the rescue and recovery effort, including a flashlight, work vest, hard hat, and ID card. Also on display at the Museum is a NY Times photograph from September 12th, showing a Track Worker on the pile manning a fire hose.

In his remarks at the awarding of the medals (one of which was given posthumously and accepted by the widow and children of deceased TEMM John Dunne), President Davis said, "This exhibit is not just a display of artifacts; it's testament to the bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of the men and women who stepped forward without hesitation."

Look for complete coverage of the event in the next edition of the Transport Workers Bulletin.

Refreshed Crew Quarters — Chambers Street

SEPTEMBER 20 -- At 8AM on Friday morning, Local 100 and management held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly expanded and updated crew quarters for Construction Flaggers at Chambers Street in Lower Manhattan. The renovated space includes locker rooms for both male and female workers, with the women’s restroom now featuring six stalls—a likely record for transit facilities, indicating the growing number of women in the workforce.

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Important Notice for Tier 6 Pension Members (2012-2022)

In 2021, TWU Local 100 raised serious concerns about the MTA’s pension calculations under the Tier 6 legislation, and our concerns were right on target. The MTA has confirmed that thousands of workers were overcharged for Tier VI contributions. As a result of our advocacy, the MTA is now refunding these wrongful deductions, with interest accrued through August 1, 2024.This correction affects approximately 8,000 Tier 6 employees from 2012-2022, who will receive the money that was incorrectly taken from them. However, despite our years of fighting for justice, several significant issues remain unresolved. The audit also revealed that some members may have been undercharged, and as a result were not paying into their pension.

To address this, the union secured payment options for any required repayments, ensuring that they are manageable. This prevents members from facing undue financial strain and ensures they retain their full pension benefits. Without our intervention, members could have been faced with paying interest on this money from day one until retirement, paying the amount in full, or even subject to loss of time counted toward retirement. We have filed a lawsuit against the MTA due to persistent problems with how they are calculating the amounts owed, the interest they promised to return , and the lack of effective dispute resolution methods.

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