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V & D Section Mourns Dennis Serebrenik, 50

JULY 23 – Maintenance of Way members in the Ventilation and Drainage section are mourning the death of V&D Maintainer Dennis Serebrenik, who perished in an automobile accident yesterday, July 22,  while on vacation in his native Russia. Brother Serebrenik had seven years with New York City Transit. He worked at the Broadway Lafayette shop.

V&D Section Chair Alfonso Simmons said: “Dennis wasn’t just a coworker. He was the kind of person who made the workplace feel like a second home. His warmth, his humor, and the way he treated everyone with kindness and respect made a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him. He had a way of lifting people up without even trying, simply by being himself genuine, humble, and full of heart.”

Structure Division Chair Kenny Bachoo and Simmons send their condolences to the family. Arrangements were not available.

“Dennis will be deeply missed, but never forgotten,” Simmons added. “His presence left a mark that time can’t erase. We carry his memory with us in the laughs we shared, the stories we’ll tell, and the example he set for what it means to be a truly good person.”

At the Union training at Cornell were (l-r) Celeste Kirkland, Sha Grant, Harriette Goodridge-Seymour, Nivea Luke, Sabrina Rosado, Beverly Bolden, Quardesia Farmer, Joan Bygrave, Shameia Colter, Lillian Richardson, Christine Hough, Denise Long, and Surena Shoemo
At the Union training at Cornell were (l-r) Celeste Kirkland, Sha Grant, Harriette Goodridge-Seymour, Nivea Luke, Sabrina Rosado, Beverly Bolden, Quardesia Farmer, Joan Bygrave, Shameia Colter, Lillian Richardson, Christine Hough, Denise Long, and Surena Shoemo

Union Women Sharpen Skills at Cornell

JULY 21 -- In early July, 13 TWU Local 100 women took part in a week-long program at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Offered since 1975, these residential, college-based programs unite women workers, union leaders, and staff to strengthen labor knowledge and leadership skills. It was an opportunity for our Union Sisters to get an accelerated course in becoming even more effective than they already are.

Safety Director Celeste Kirkland said: “The women were put to the test; it’s a leadership class combined with life skills and how to fight for our rights. It’s about who you will become in the movement; what you will bring back to your organization.”

“This is about how to fight back in these treacherous times,” she added, “learning skills like noncompliance, contract negotiations, public speaking, and bargaining. It’s a heavy week – we there working from breakfast at 7:15 AM to 10 PM at night.”

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Update on Management-created Workers Compensation Catastrophe

JULY 19—President Chiarello blasted MTA Chairman Janno Lieber again on Saturday in continued correspondence over the gross mismanagement of worker’s compensation and differential payments that could result in 2,500 of our members not receiving that money on time thanks to Sedgwick, a third-party administrator chosen by the MTA this spring.

“[We] demand that you – the leader of the organization – stand up and take responsibility for the inept handling of this entire situation,” wrote President Chiarello.

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Union Jobs Available – Apply Now!

Know someone ready to start a solid career with great pay and benefits?

The MTA is hiring skilled tradespeople in carpentry, masonry, ironwork, plumbing, and electrical work.

Positions include:
• Structure Maintainer Group A (Carpenter) #4970
• Structure Maintainer Group B (Mason) #4972
• Structure Maintainer Group C (Ironworker) #7876
• Structure Maintainer Group E (Plumber) #4974
• Ventilation & Drainage Maintainer (Electric Fan & Pump Technician) #4965

Career Event: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Application Deadline: July 27, 2025
(You must apply online to receive an invite to the in-person assessment.)

Learn more and apply here!

This is your chance to build a future with one of the largest Unions in New York City.

SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR MEMBERS: PLEASE READ

Due to shockingly bad management by the MTA, some members may not get their workers compensation and differential checks on time.

On May 19, management unilaterally moved payments for workers compensation and the differentials into the hands of Sedgwick, a new payment processor. President Chiarello warned management not to make the move to Sedgwick if they weren’t ready. Less than a month later, the MTA is saying “a glitch in the system” will result in 2,500 claimants not getting their checks on time.

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Dozens of members pack Bronx courtroom in support of sister conductor who was slashed

JULY 16—In a strong show of solidarity, dozens of TWU Local 100 members came to Bronx Criminal Court Wednesday for the Supreme Court arraignment of Isaiah Thompson, who is charged with attacking a Conductor while she was on the job at the Whitlock Ave. 6 station on June 10.

At first pleading not guilty, Thompson’s lawyer struck his plea halfway through the appearance.

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Theodore Mapes, Retired UAP Director, Is Mourned

Local 100 is mourning the passing of Theodore “Teddy” Mapes, retired MABSTOA Bus Operator and Director of the Local 100 Union Assistance Program. He was 82 and died of natural causes on July 8, 2025.  He was born in Astoria, NY on January 2, 1943.

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Arrest in Beating of Station Agent

JULY 16 -- Police have made an arrest in the June 29 assault of Station Agent Marshalee Reid. Ayizhae Thomas, accused of being one of two women who attacked Reid, faces multiple charges, including assault, criminal possession of a weapon and menacing. She is being arraigned in Brooklyn Criminal Court today.

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