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Subway Crime Recidivist Sentenced to Six Years for Slashing Our Sister Conductor

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2026—A notorious subway recidivist who was convicted of two counts of assault on our Sister Conductor was sentenced today in Bronx Supreme Criminal Court to six years in prison—one year short of the maximum.

The Conductor, 37-year-old Lynette Pierce, had been kind enough to reopen the doors for Isaiah Thompson when she saw him running up the stairs at the Morrison Ave.-Soundview station on June 10, 2025. Thompson suddenly turned on Pierce after she made the customary announcement to stand clear of the closing doors, prosecutors said at his trial.

Thompson then traveled two stops to Whitlock Ave., got off the train and grabbed the Conductor through the cab window, slashing her with a sharp object.

Pierce, although shaken, spoke to press after the sentencing, explaining that she had wanted to be a New York City Transit Conductor since she was a teen.

“I worked this hard to get this job,” said Pierce. “And all of that was taken from me because of a coward who consistently attacks women. To be slapped on the wrist with six years is an insult, and by a judge who is a female—I’m disgusted.”

Pierce appealed to the public to recognize that transit workers are everyday New Yorkers.

“I need everyone to understand that we are human beings behind that patch,” said Pierce. “The same person that’s walking around with a backpack and a hoodie on is the same person who is operating the train.”

TWU Local 100 Celebrates African American Day Parade in Harlem

SPETEMBER 20, 2026—A little bit of rain never hurt nobody, and it damn sure wasn't going to wash away the energy of the African American Day Parade.

TWU Local 100 flags waved through the wet streets of Harlem as membersdanced along the route, refusing to let the weather dampen the celebration. On the Local 100 parade float, DJ Danny Dee kept the music going and the crowd moving, turning a rainy afternoon into a rolling party through Harlem. It was definitely a vibe.

Members danced on the float, marched alongside it, and celebrated with the community lining the parade route as Local 100 proudly took part in a tradition honoring African American culture.

Judge Rules MTA and NYCT Can't Unilaterally Close Station Booths

SEPTEMBER 18, 2026—A Supreme Court judge ruled Friday that the MTA and New York City Transit acted unlawfully when they issued a bulletin in January stating that station booths left unstaffed as a result of unplanned emergencies—such as an agent calling out sick—would no longer be backfilled on overtime.

Justice Nicholas Moyne ordered that the practice immediately be stopped and the agencies give 30 days’ notice to Community Boards before holding public hearings on the issue, as required by the Public Authorities Law. Janno Lieber and Demetrius Crichlow were named as the defendants in the case.

“It’s a good start, but not a total victory,” said TWU Local 100 President John V. Chiarello. “We’ll be watching the process closely and working together with our fellow petitioners to ensure everyone affected by this proposed change of service will be heard.”

Funeral Arrangements for Sister Moet McCullum

TWU Local 100 mourns the loss of our Sister Moet McCullum and asks members to join us in showing our support for her family as we honor her life and service.

Wake & Service
Friday, September 25, 2026
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Lawrence H. Woodward Funeral Home
1 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Funeral
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lawrence H. Woodward Funeral Home

Burial:
The Evergreens Cemetery,
1629 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207.

Repast to follow

When we lose one of our own, we show up. We encourage all members who are able to attend and stand together in support of Moet’s family.

CLC Labor Day Rally and March a Sea of Local 100 Green

SEPTEMBER 9, 2026—Local 100 was out in force for the Central Labor Council’s Rally and March on Tuesday, a sea of our green union t-shirts filling one corner of the rally and forming a significant contingent in the march up Broadway from Liberty Street.

“Make no mistake about it, we are the biggest, baddest union in New York City,” Chiarello said through a bullhorn at the end of the march to the members gathered in Foley Square.

Local 100 Celebrates West Indian Day in Style

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026—TWU LOCAL 100 had a strong showing for this year’s West Indian Day Parade, with hundreds of members coming to Crown Heights Monday for the joyful procession on Eastern Parkway that featured a float with a DJ, a decorated bus and flags of many nations.

After the parade we met up at our mas camp on the corner of Bedford Ave. and Eastern Parkway to continue the celebration with Jamaican and Trinidadian food and drink, more DJ sets and some words from President John V. Chiarello, starting with a moment of silence for Conductor Moet McCullum, who was killed late Thursday on the job.

Multi-agency Investigation into Conductor's Death on the Job is Underway

SEPTEMBER 4, 2026—Local 100 held a press conference this afternoon at the union hall to address the tragic, sudden death of Conductor Moet McCullum, who was killed late last night after she was struck by a train near 161st Street in the Bronx on the D line.

Sister McCullum, who was working as a construction flagger, had 11 months on the job, and was only 41. She leaves three young children behind, and is also survived by her twin sister Monet, who works as a Conductor as well, and their mother.

President John V. Chiarello spoke about meeting with McCullum’s devastated family earlier today, and the crushing feeling of receiving such heartbreaking news.

TWU Local 100 Mourns the Loss of a Construction Flagger

SEPTEMBER 4, 2026—We are deeply saddened by the loss of a Construction Flagger who passed away while on the job late last night.

Our thoughts and prayers are with our member's family, loved ones, friends, and coworkers during this incredibly difficult time.

As we learn more, we ask everyone to keep the family in your prayers and our members working throughout the system in your thoughts. Please look out for one another and stay safe.

A Message about Union Leadership

SEPTEMBER 3, 2026—On August 31st, 2026 the Local Executive Board, in two separate votes, found RTO Vice President Tramell Thompson guilty of serious violations of the TWU Constitution and Local Bylaws.

One charge involved actions which disrupted critical agreements in the Bus Maintenance Divisions. The other charge involved a refusal to be transparent about funds that he collected from members for what was advertised as an “official” event.

BUSTED: Station Cleaner Attacker APPREHENDED!

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026—The suspect wanted in connection with the brutal attack on a TWU Local 100 Station Cleaner at Times Square has been apprehended.

We thank law enforcement and the media outlets that helped keep attention on this case and get the suspect’s image out to the public.

“The apprehension of the individual responsible for this brutal attack is an important step toward justice for our member, who was seriously injured just for doing his job, said TWU Local 100 President John V. Chiarello.