Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law a landmark bill that would allow a family to file for death benefits through Workers Compensation for a diesel exhaust related illness. The bill especially impacts the families of retirees, who for years have filed for death benefits due to diesel exposure throughRead more about Governor Hochul Signs Landmark Diesel Cancer Legislation
The MTA launched the COVID testing program on Monday, October 4. Testing sites will be available at various locations throughout the MTA. You will be required to test if you are not fully vaccinated for COVID and a MTA partnered (Bio Reference, Quest or Mt. Sinia) testing site is availableRead more about Vaxx – Testing Update
Yesterday, Governor Hochul announced that by October 12th state workers will have to be either vaccinated or face weekly testing. That includes both MTA and Port Authority workers. We will continue to discuss/resolve all of the issues we have already raised regarding the weekly testing program. We will also continueRead more about MTA Vaccination – Testing Program
I happy to report that we were able to get the MTA to move up the RWA payment date for the OA & TA Queens Supervisor to September 30th. Below is the deferral letter that was emailed to our members today. The tentative date for the MTA Bus retro-active WageRead more about Retro Payment Information – OA & TA Queens RWA payment on Sept. 30th
At Union Plus, we know union members like you are moving America forward after such a tough year. We want to give back to you! We’re celebrating the spirit and hard work of union workers this Labor Day by giving away a total of $130,000 in cash prizes to hardRead more about Union Plus is giving back BIG to hardworking union members
It is with deep regret that we announce to passing of MSII Salvatore Amato. Please click on below flyer for funeral information.
This week NY State Attorneys General Letitia James released the results of her investigation into the allegations of sexual misconduct by Governor Cuomo. The findings in the report are devastating and conclusive. The actions of the Governor were reprehensible and demeaning to women and we call on him to resignRead more about Attorney General Letitia James Findings
Last week the Director of the CDC made it plain – 97% of new COVID-19 hospitalizations are people who are unvaccinated, making COVID-19 a “pandemic of the unvaccinated.” The Delta Variant is spreading and the Union recommends that everyone get vaccinated right away. More than 65% of eligible adults inRead more about Get Vaccinated Now — the Delta Variant is Spreading
Starting June 23, 2021, New York State Essential Workers will be eligible for $25 Million — available for Child Care Scholarships EligibilityAll essential workers: health care providers, law enforcement, pharmaceutical staff, firefighters, transportation workers, food delivery workers, grocery store employees, child care staff and others are eligible. (No. 202.6)• EssentialRead more about Child Care Scholarships
As per our new contracts, members who live within the 5 Boroughs are now eligible for either a LIRR or Metro North commuter pass. All eligible members should fill-out the attached application and return to the NYC Transit Pass office as soon as possible.