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TWU Local 100 Mourns the Tragic Loss of Bus Operator’s Daughter, Katie Suarez

Union Stands in Solidarity with Brother Nery Suarez and His Family

TWU Local 100 extends its deepest condolences to our Union Brother Nery Suarez, a Bus Operator with 23 years of dedicated service out of Jackie Gleason Depot, following the heartbreaking loss of his 28-year-old daughter, Katie Suarez, who was senselessly killed while jogging in Brooklyn.

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TWU Local 100 Mourns the Passing of Station Agent Marshalee Reid, Calls on Members to Stand with Her Family in Court

NOVEMBER 3, 2026—TWU Local 100 is heartbroken to announce the passing of our Sister Station Agent Marshalee Reid at the age of 52.

According to an obituary on the Harmony Funeral Home website, Ms. Reid is survived by five children, nine grandchildren and more than 10 siblings.

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2027 Open Enrollment: Manage Your Benefits Right from Your Smartphone!

The MTA is making Open Enrollment easier than ever with its new eBenefits Open Enrollment Tool, allowing TWU Local 100 members to review their current coverage, explore benefit options, make changes, add eligible dependents, and upload required documents—all from their smartphone, tablet, or computer.

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A Member Who Helps NYC Run Will Run in Sunday’s New York City Marathon

OCTOBER 30, 2026—Telephone Maintainer Chris Marana was an award-winning runner back in I.S. 30, but that was over 20 years ago.

He’ll be competing in this Sunday’s New York City Marathon, however, because of a promise he made to someone very important to him: his mother Claudia Gonzalez, who he lost in March 2025.

“I’m doing it for her. I know she would want me to do it,” said Marana, 39, who has been on the job for five years.

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GVS Mobile Eyecare Center Schedule

The GVS Mobile Eyecare Center is set to arrive in your work vicinity soon. As a member of TWU Local 100, you can get an eye exam and/or select your newest pair of glasses without the need to travel to a GVS facility. Instead, the Eyecare Center will come directly to your workplace!

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TWU Local 100 Raises Over $32,500 at Breast Cancer Walk in the Bronx

OCTOBER 26—TWU Local 100 members and officers came out in force on a beautiful Sunday morning at Orchard Beach in the Bronx for the American Cancer Society's annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The union was among the event's top fundraising supporters, with Team TWU Local 100 raising an impressive $32,674.95 to help fight breast cancer.

As a proud Bronx Strong Sponsor, Local 100 had a big presence at the event, with tents set up for members to gather, enjoy food and refreshments, and pick up their walk shirts before heading out with their union brothers and sisters.

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City Council Passes Carriage Horse Ban Bill But Fight is Not Over

OCTOBER 23, 2026—After the City Council voted yesterday to pass a bill that would ban horse carriages and destroy the industry as well as the financial futures of hundreds of workers, one thing remained clear: this fight is not over.

“We will see them in court. This bill is blatantly unconstitutional, providing nothing but a plan to draft a plan. There’s nothing concrete for hundreds of workers, carriage owners and family members who face total economic devastation,” said TWU Local 100 Administrative Vice President Alexander Kemp.

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TWU to Sue City if Horse Carriage Ban Bill Passes Tomorrow

OCTOBER 21, 2026—The Transport Workers Union officially informed New York City’s top lawyer today that it will file a legal challenge in federal court if the City Council approves Intro. 943 tomorrow, the bill that would ban horse carriage rides.

The union will seek a temporary restraining order “the minute the ink dries,” according to a letter sent to NYC Corporation Counsel Steve Banks. Copies of the letter were also sent to City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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