TWU Stands in Solidarity With BLET -- On Strike Against NJ Transit

A Joint statement from Transport Workers Union Local 100 President John V. Chiarello and TWU International President John Samuelsen:
 
MAY 16 -- We stand with the NJ Transit engineers, our brothers and sisters in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, who are on strike for a fair contract. These are the workers who power the system every day, and they deserve to be treated with respect and paid what they are worth.
 

Station Agent Baboo Singh after being assaulted in 2023

Sentencing to Take Place Friday for Assault on 74 Year-Old Station Agent

MAY 14 -- Tomorrow is the day when transit workers, the victim, and his family may finally receive justice for the 2023 assault on Station Agent Baboo Singh, who was beaten on the job at the Nereid Avenue Station on the 2/5 lines in the Bronx. Singh, 74 at the time, had his nose and facial bones broken in the attack. Police apprehended his assailant and trial proceedings have just concluded.

Now a sentence will be handed down by the judge at the Bronx County Hall of Justice, 265 East 161st Street, at 2 PM on Friday, May 16th. All union members are urged to attend. The sentencing takes place at the Courthouse at Part 18, Room 620.

Dept. of Subways Issues Hygiene Bulletin

MAY 14 -- The Department of Subways has issued a safety bulletin directing employees to comply with specific hygiene requirements in order to ensure safety in the workplace. They include proper handwashing, cleaning of garments worn in the field, infection control, and other ways to prevent illness and disinfect surfaces and materials. Members are asked to review it here. -- Celeste Kirkland, Safety Director.

Stations VP Robert Kelley Interviewed on News 12; Condemns Attack on CTA

MAY 9 -- Stations VP Robert Kelley, at the Myrtle/Wyckoff Avenue stop on the L train, talked to News 12 Brooklyn about the beating of CTA Marva Simms Jones, last Sunday. He described how the CTA was working in a desolate underground area near to the refuse room when she was confronted by a stranger wielding an umbrella handle against her. The NYPD has released surveillance footage and is seeking her apprehension. Kelley made the point that this is an area of the station not covered by any human presence -- despite a row of entry gates.

You can watch the interview here.

New OA Truck Shop Opens at Zerega Avenue; Goal is to Bring Work In-House

MAY 7 -- The MTA’s newest maintenance facility opened up inside the Zerega Bus Maintenance and Training Facility today, a Truck Shop that will compete with outside vendors for Transit Authority work.

Unions Under Attack: TWU Rallies at May Day March

May 1 – On May Day, also known as International Workers Day in the US and Labor Day in most other countries, TWU Local 100 marched and rallied as part of a contingent of thousands that headed down Broadway from Foley Square, ending up at MTA Headquarters.

Speaking outside of 2 Broadway and repeatedly pointing up at the windows where MTA executives work, Local 100 President John V. Chiarello said, “Today marks the day when we put our stake in the ground, and we're gonna fight. And when we fight, we win.”

The Contract Fight Begins Here!

MAY 1, 2025 -- TWU Local 100 President John V. Chiarello kicked off the 2026 contract campaign in a rousing speech to members outside of MTA headquarters at 2 Broadway at the conclusion of the big May Day rally which progressed down Broadway. Pointing to the towering building, Chiarello said the MTA is going to try to extract concessions, but "they're not going to get it off our backs."

"Today marks the day we put our stake in the ground, and we're going to fight. And when we fight, we win," he added.

Unions Under Attack: The Case of the Postal Service

Benjamin Franklin started it – will Elon Musk finish it?

APRIL 30 -- People have to get from point A to point B – that’s what our jobs are all about. Letters and packages have to get there, as well. But technology is affecting both jobs – those of transit workers and letter carriers. Unlike people, letters can be digitized – and as email takes the place of letters, that affects the number of workers hired and retained by the US Postal Service.

Workers Memorial Day 2025

APRIL 28 -- Today, on Workers Memorial Day, we commemorate those transit workers who have died or suffered injuries or illnesses while on the job. We also recognize the sacrifices made by all essential workers on the front lines, and commit to the continued fight for strong safety and health protections.

VP Danny D'Amato congratulates members at NY Waterway on their new contract

Waterway Drivers Approve New Five-Year Contract

APRIL 25 -- Bus Drivers at New York Waterway have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new five-year contract negotiated by Local TWU Local 100. The agreement is retroactive to January 1 of this year and extends through 2029.

Transit Workers are Environmental Warriors

APRIL 22 -- You can breathe easier on Earth Day knowing that our system is doing more to fight against the adverse effects of climate change than any other. The transportation sector, powered mainly by fossil fuels, is the largest single source of emissions in the United States, accounting for 28% of all national greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. However, over half of these emissions come from passenger cars and trucks. In contrast, public transit emits a fraction of the emissions compared to the same commute by car.

President John V. Chiarello Meets with PBA Leadership to Advance Shared Safety Priorities

APRIL 21 -- Last Friday, TWU Local 100 President John V. Chiarello secured a meeting with the Patrick Hendry, President of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) to address growing concerns around safety across the transit system. That meeting took place as scheduled today, April 21, 2025 marking an important step forward in building collaboration between our two unions. The conversation focused on how TWU Local 100 and the PBA can work together to improve safety outcomes for transit workers, police officers, and the riding public.

Calling All Veterans: Share your photos!

If you served in the military and you're a member of TWU Local 100, we want to honor you at the TWU Convention this September — but we can’t do it without you.
TWU is building a special before-and-after tribute featuring our union’s veterans.

Unions Under Attack: New Legislation Would Protect Federal Workers

APRIL 14 -- Two Congressmen from opposite sides of the aisle – Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Jared Golden (D-ME) have  introduced a bill that would nullify President Trump’s March 27 Executive Order ending collective bargaining rights for most federal employees.

Transit Museum Shines a Light on Our History

APRIL 11 -- Steps away from TWU Local 100’s office (referred to by union members as the Union Hall), the New York City Transit Museum displays historical artifacts of the New York City Subway, bus, and commuter rail systems. However, until last month, the 20 Sales Associates who work there had no union representation. That changed on March 25, when we organized them.