Leadership from both TWU Local 100 and the MTA gathered today at the union hall in Brooklyn to exchange demands and formally begin contract negotiations. The MTA declined to provide employer demands. Our current contract expires in just 36 days, on May 16 at midnight.

“My grandmother emigrated from Puerto Rico to the U.S. at 17. She worked long hours as a seamstress. She later became a union member, securing livable wages & benefits. I lost her in Oct. 2024, but she continues to inspires me." Sabrina Rosado, Local 100 Stations Section Vice Chair.

"To celebrate Hispanic Heritage is to recognize the beauty of diversity and the power of community. Nuestra cultura vive en cada uno de nosotros (Our culture lives within each one of us)," Gary Rosario, VP of TA Surface. #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #WeMoveNY @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

“TWU Local 100, which represents the 170 horse carriage riders and other industry workers — many of whom are immigrants — endorsed Adams’ successful 2021 bid for mayor”. Not this time. Learn how we're fighting for Horse Carriage Drivers in Central Park at nypost.com/2025/09/24/u... @nypost.com

#ThrowbackThursday: In 2011, TWU Local 100 became the first union to endorse Occupy Wall Street. Our support influenced other labor unions to join in the movement. Read more about our involvement in the vintage Fall 2011 Transport Workers Bulletin magazine at www.twulocal100.org/sites/twuloc...

This week's #NewHireOrientation included Maintenance of Way (MoW), Transit Authority (TA) Surface, MTA Bus, and the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA). Union reps and officers explained the importance of safe work environments, union solidarity, and Weingarten Rights.

Larry Vila, a MaBSTOA Maintainer and a shop steward from the Zerega Overhaul Shop, credits TWU Local 100 members who worked behind the scenes to prepare five vintage buses for the @nytransitmuseum.bsky.social's annual Bus Festival on Sunday. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/vintag...

On Sunday, TWU Local 100 members danced and celebrated at this year's African American Day Parade in Harlem, with house music, Go-go, and classic hip-hop being played from our float as it sailed proudly up Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/africa...

Damaso Seda was TWU Local 100's first Hispanic President from 1993-1996. He was also an International Vice President. #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #WeMoveNY #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

We continue to call out #NYCMayor Eric Adams — aka the wannabe Ambassador — for betraying his word to us and selling out the hardworking blue-collar horse carriage drivers, as highlighted in an ad placed in the @nypost.com today. #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

TWU Local 100 is proud to march in today’s African American Day Parade in Harlem! The leadership team joined our members as we honor their contributions, strength, and dedication to keeping New York moving. #TWULocal100 #AADP #wemoveny @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

TWU's 27th Constitutional Convention was held in Las Vegas from Sept. 15-19. Key moments included the reelection of International President John Samuelsen, passing resolutions for member protection and union growth, and guest speakers. Watch the recap: youtu.be/SbYHQKqgN2s @nyclabor.bsky.social

TWU Local 100 mourns Eric Irizarry, a Collecting Agent with 19 years of service with NYC Transit, who died on September 15 after suffering a heart attack on his way to work, Division Vice Chair Pedro Rivera said. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/statio... #TWULocal100

See our ad in the @nydailynews.com today, targeting backstabbing Mayor Eric Adams for betraying his word to us and selling out the hardworking blue-collar horse carriage drivers. #WeMoveNY #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social #WhenWeFightWeWin #MayorEricAdams #NYCMayor

TWU Local 100 congratulates Gary Rosario, who has been promoted from Division Chair to Vice President of TA Surface. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/gary-r.... #WeMoveNY #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social #WhenWeFightWeWin #TWULocal100

TWU Local 100 salutes our brave and bold co-founder, Michael J. Quill, on what would have been his 120th birthday. The fighting spirit in him that spurred the start of our mighty union is more alive than ever with us. #WhenWeFightWeWin @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity

#TWULocal100, along with other unions, joined Local 101, which represents workers at #NationalGridUS, at a rally for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE). #Local101 President Constance Bradley addressed the rally. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/node/108140 @nyclabor.bsky.social

International President John Samuelsen and his slate were reelected by acclamation for the second time at TWU’s 27th Constitutional Convention in Las Vegas yesterday, Sept. 16. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/john-s... #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @nyclabor.bsky.social @aflcio.org

The TWU International 27th Constitutional Convention kicks off now in Las Vegas with video greetings from locals around the country, including one of our own Top Four. When we fight, we win! #WeMoveNY #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social #WhenWeFightWeWin

The 56th Annual #AfricanAmericanDayParade is Sun., Sept. 21, at 11 am, and TWU Local 100 members are invited to the party. Find us at W. 112th St. & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. in Harlem. Registration is open at twulocal100.info/aadayparade #WeMoveNY @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social #TWULocal100

In today’s @nydailynews.com, TWU Local 100 President John Chiarello and International TWU President honor the many members of the local and the international who served and made sacrifices after the World Trade Center was attacked on 9/11. #WeMoveNY #UnionStrong @nyclabor.bsky.social

24 years ago, NYC changed forever after the 9/11 attacks. Our 3,500 transit workers cleared debris and established vital services, but many now suffer health issues from toxin exposure. Photos capture their response, including support from Elizabeth Taylor. #WeMoveNY @nyclabor.bsky.social

Officers and reps from Stations, MTA Bus/Private Bus Lines, Maintenance of Way (MoW), Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA), Transit Authority (TA) Surface, and Car Equipment Department (CED) shared welcoming advice during a #NewHireOrientation. @nyclabor.bsky.social

Veteran Union Officer and Training and Special Projects Coordinator Joseph Campbell conducts training for new officers at the Union hall. We encourage new members to be union soldiers in the fight for workers' rights -- and it takes education to do it. #WhenWeFightWeWin #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity

Backpack Drive Helps 40 Needy TWU Families. “The backpacks are to help our TWU families start the school year strong and prepared. Solidarity means showing up for each other, not just on the job...,” said Aimie Thomas, a CTA for Car Equipment. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/backpa...

#ThrowbackThursday: Present-day Int'l TWU President Samuelsen marches with members in the 2011 @nyclabor.bsky.social Parade early in his first term as Local 100 President. This year's Labor Day Parade is this Sat., at 9am at W. 44th St., btw 5th and 6th Ave. Register at twulocal100.info/laborparade.

“It was a beautiful day to march side by side with our West Indian sisters and brothers who contribute so much to the culture of this city and help keep it moving,” said #TWULocal100 President John V. Chiarello at the #WIADCA. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/twu-lo...

#TWULocal100 is a fighting union, because we make sure our members’ hard work and labor are valued. #WhenWeFightWeWin #WeMoveNY #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

The 56th annual #AfricanAmericanDayParade is next month and #TWULocal100 members are invited to the party. Join us Sun., Sept. 21 at 11am. Find us at W. 112th St. & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. in Harlem. Registration is now open at twulocal100.info/aadayparade @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

We will see you at the #WestIndianDayParade on Sept. 1 at 10 am. We start at Utica Ave. & Eastern Pkwy. Our Mas Camp will serve food & play music starting at 1 pm on the corner of Bedford Ave. & Eastern Pkwy. #WeMoveNY #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social #WIADCA

#ThrowbackThursday: 10 years ago, we marched in the West Indian Day Parade. Join us this Monday at 10 am. Our Mas Camp will serve food & play music starting at 1 pm on the corner of Bedford Ave. & Eastern Pkwy. To stay up to date, visit twulocal100.info/westindianda.... @nyclabor.bsky.social

"Don't let nobody bully you," said Rapid Transit Operations (RTO) Vice Chair for Conductor-Towers, Nivea Luke, to a #NewHireOrientation class yesterday. Private Bus Lines/MTA Bus Vice Chair, CP Wayne Battaglia also had words of wisdom for the new union members. @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

On #WomensEqualityDay, #TWULocal100 attended the 5th Anniversary ceremony of the Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument being erected in Central Park. The statue, located on Central Park's Literary Walk, features suffragists Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

Does @ebottcher.bsky.social really care about animal welfare? See our ad in today's @nypost.com about Bottcher's hypocritical support for the "King of Fur," designer Dennis Basso, while he lies about our Central Park Horse-Carriage Drivers. ‪ @council.nyc.gov @nyclabor.bsky.social @aflcio.org

#AfternoonInspiration! Union members celebrate #WomensEqualityDay by naming the women who inspire them. Today commemorates the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution that gave women the right to vote. #WeMoveNY #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

Dozens of #TWULocal100 members gathered Monday at Brooklyn Criminal Supreme Court to support Myran Pollack, a Train Operator who was viciously attacked with a knife on October 8, 2024, at the Utica Ave. station. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/twu-lo... @nyclabor.bsky.social

“Because when you want our vote, this is what it takes. You need to support us the same way,” said union Pres. Chiarello, standing next to Train Operator Myran Pollack at a rally outside Bk Criminal Supreme Ct. Pollack was stabbed multiple times by a passenger. “This can never be tolerated.”

Join #TWULocal100 in dancing and marching at the West Indian Day Parade on Sept. 1, at 10 am. To register & stay up to date, visit twulocal100.info/westindianda... #WeMoveNY @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

Members and section officers from 475 and Valhalla depots gather for the annual Liberty Lines summer picnic. They are joined by Secretary-Treasurer Carlos Bernabel, a veteran of Liberty Lines and the former Private Operations Division Chair. #WeMoveNY @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

On Friday, #TWULocal100 Steve Higgins, Maintenance of Way’s (MoW) Power Division Chair, was recognized for his service by the New York City Transit Power Club. The ceremony honored several retirements, which included Higgins receiving an award for his 39 years. @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

Court Support is needed for Train Operator Myran Pollack, who was attacked with a knife at the Utica Ave. The perpetrator, Jonathan Davalos, is considering a plea deal.  Details: Mon., Aug. 25 at 10 am, Kings Supreme Criminal Court (Part TAP 2), 320 Jay St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 @nyclabor.bsky.social

Celebrate the dignity of workers by marching with #TWULocal100 in @nyclabor.bsky.social's #LaborDayParade on Sat., Sept. 6. We meet at 9 am at West 44th St. between 5th & 6th Ave. Registration (for Union members) is now open at twulocal100.info/laborparade. #WeMoveNY #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org

#ThrowbackThursday: In 1955, #TWULocal100's founder Quill led a protest against the closing of the Third Avenue Elevated line in Manhattan. Fast forward 70 years to 2025, when NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of tunneling for the Second Avenue subway to restore train service in East Harlem.

#TWULocal100 leadership and others hosted the 20th Anniversary Kick-off Reception for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of The Bronx on Tuesday evening. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/twu-lo... #WeMoveNY #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social #TransportWorker

#TWULocal100 President John V. Chiarello spoke out at a rally outside @ebottcher.bsky.social’s office with Central Park Horse Carriage Drivers who are tired of being lied about and having their livelihoods threatened. To read more, visit www.twulocal100.org/story/twu-ca... @nyclabor.bsky.social

Our Track Worker was killed on the job in 2023, and @ebottcher.bsky.social had no sympathy and began scrolling on his phone during a moment of remembrance in a City Council session. When a horse died, he called a press conference to lie about our carriage drivers. Our ad is in today’s @nypost.com.

The Central Park Horse Carriage Drivers demand the right to do their job! #UnionStrong #UnionSolidarity #WeMoveNY @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

Brothers in Arms #TWULocal100 President John V. Chiarello and Rapid Transit Operations (RTO) VP Tramell Thompson at a rally to support Central Park Horse Carriage Drivers in front of Council Member @ebottcher.bsky.social office on Tues. #WeMoveNY #UnionSolidarity @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

In typical @ebottcher.bsky.social behavior, he's checking his phone while @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social honors fallen workers. No way for Bottcher to advance his false narrative on horses when actual humans die, so he decides to surf the web instead of paying homage. @aflcio.org @nyclabor.bsky.social

Celebrate the dignity of workers by marching with #TWULocal100 in @nyclabor.bsky.social's #LaborDayParade on Sat., Sept. 6. We meet at 9 am at West 44th St. between 5th & 6th Ave. Registration (for Union Members) is now open at twulocal100.info/laborparade. @aflcio.org #WeMoveNY #UnionStrong