An important report from NBC News outlines the scope of the nationwide mass transit funding crisis. Watch the report to understand the size of the problem we’re facing and the need for all transit workers to join in a nationwide effort to fight these cuts.
A powerful rally on March 4 put over 3,000 TWU Local 100 members in the streets outside the MTA’s Manhattan Public Hearing at FIT. We were joined by a large contingent of high school and college students, vociferously protesting the MTA’s planned elimination of student metrocards. TWU Local 100 got strong support from allies in the union movement and government.
Click here for a video of Local 100 President John Samuelsen addressing the crowd.
Click here for a video of PBA President Pat Lynch addressing the rally.