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Brooklyn Deputy Boro President Diana Richardson Keynotes Women's Month Celebration at the Hall

MARCH 24 -- Here are photos from our celebration of the history and accomplishments of female transit workers. Brooklyn's Deputy Borough President Diana Richardson (center, first image) a longtime friend of TWU Local 100 from her time as a NYS Assemblywoman, gave a rousing keynote address. The Master of Ceremonies for the event was our own Vice President of Car Equipment, Shirley Martin, who regaled the crowd with her accounts of breaking down barriers in Jamaica as the first female machinist to be hired by the Bauxite Company. President Utano also talked about his pride in Union women who now make up 7,000 members of the NYCT workforce.

The event was coordinated by Deborah Brown, Director of our Working Women's Committee, who presented six honorees with certificates of recognition. Honored at the event were Tracey Young, Sandra Lennon, Celeste Kirkland, Cynthia Wells, Yvette Bassknight, and Joan Bygrave. Local 100's Communications Department presented a video recapping the history of women in transit, and celebrating their leadership roles in the union today.

The National Anthem was sung by CMSW Executive Vice President Lisa Nero. Political Action Director Sharase DeBouse introduced Ms. Richardson. Monique Rondon gave a closing address addresing the evening's theme, Strength Through Adversity. Watch this space for the videos, which will be posted soon.

Vacation Cash Out / Carry Over Procedures Remain in Effect

MARCH 24 -- I’m pleased to announce that the vacation cash-out/carryover procedures will remain in effect for members with the annual vacation calendar that runs from April 30 of the previous year to May 1.

Unused vacation days will be rolled into the next vacation quota period starting May 1. Cash-out procedures will continue consistent with the contract. Stay tuned for more details.

A memo from management is forthcoming.

Fraternally,

Tony Utano

President

First Annual Basketball Tourney Set for May 7 -- Bring Your Game

What: TWU Local 100's First Union-Wide Annual Basketball Tournament

When: Saturday, May 7, 2022

Where: MS 61 400 Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn

To Participate: Call Slick at 917-662-6140 or Lennie at 646-739-6640

BRING YOUR GAME -- NOT YOUR NAME

Click on the image for the downloadable poster.

Union Setting Up Fund to Aid Ukrainian People

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

I wanted to thank you all for the initiative to create a fund to help Ukraine and Ukrainians in need. Currently we are working on establishing this fund and having separate meetings with financial advisors and lawyers to make sure TWU Local 100 is in line with all financial regulations and in compliance with current laws.

I will send out a separate communication to all members with all the details as soon as we determine the type of the Fund so that our members are assured that their donations will go directly to aid the Ukrainian people. Upon approval by the Local 100 Executive Committee, the union will make an appropriate donation to the fund.

Tony Utano
President, TWU Local 100

International President Samuelsen, at Quill Connolly Day, Salutes the Union's Irish Roots

Gov. Hochul Highlights Quill Connolly Day at the Hall

MARCH 15 -- New York State Governor Kathy Hochul showed respect and support for transit workers by attending the Union's annual Quill Connolly Day at the Union Hall on Tuesday night. Speaking before an audience that included TWU International President John Samuelsen, Local 100 President Tony Utano, Union Vice Presidents, other honored guests and rank and file union members, Hochul called transit workers "the front line workers of the front line workers," noting that without our work, thousands of essential workers would not have been able to get to their posts during the darkest days of the pandemic. The Governor was introduced by President Utano, who called her "one of us" noting that she was raised in a working class, union household. Also in attendance were the Presidents of TWU Locals 101 and 1400. The evening's honoree was TWU Local 100 Director of Organizing Frank McCann.

NYCT Has Wellness App, free Nutritional, Health, Meditation Videos

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NYCT is offering every member who works for the Authority free access to wellness videos via an app called Grokker, which you can access by snapping the QR code in the display at left. To read the write-up of all the wellness guidance from Grokker, just click on the image to download the PDF. The union supports wellness initiatives that will help the members achieve healthier lifestyles.

Women's History Celebration 2022

Join us in celebrating Women's History Month — Honoring Strength Through Adversity

Thursday, March 24th
4-9pm

Click here to download flyer and register.

President Utano's Statement on Women's History Month

IB Image Greetings to my TWU Local 100 Sisters!

TWU Local 100 proudly celebrates Women's History Month. The month of March has been designated Women’s History Month because of International Women's Day, which falls on March 8 every year.

The movement began in 1908 when thousands of women rallied in New York City for better working conditions and the right to vote.

In 1909, the first International Women’s Day was sponsored by the Socialist Party with a huge gathering of suffragists and women rights groups. The big breakthrough for women’s suffrage came on August 18, 1920, when women finally won the right to vote.

Here at Local 100, we have been trail-blazers for women's equality, with Union Sisters breaking down barriers to excel in job titles formerly reserved for men.

TWU rallied in the streets in 1941 to demand equal pay for equal work for women token booth clerks, possibly the first equal pay rally in history.

Currently, two women, Recording Secretary LaTonya Crisp and CED Vice President Shirley Martin, are among the top 11 union-wide officers.

The union is placing a special ad in the Chief Newspaper this month recognizing the achievements of Local 100 women (see alongside).

Union's Black History Celebration Honors Recording Secretary LaTonya Crisp; Black Leaders in Local 100

TWU Local 100 Recording Secretary LaTonya Crisp was honored at the Union's annual Black History Celebration on February 28th. Also honored with a special slide presentation were TWU Local 100 African American leaders going back to our early days.