Home · Maps · About

Home > BusChat

[ Post a New Response | Return to the Index ]

(251701)

view threaded

TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Gold_12TH on Mon Dec 19 00:50:44 2011

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Representatives of Transportation Workers Union Local 252 remained unsure Sunday whether Long Island Bus service will be available on Jan. 1, the day Veolia Transportation is to take over from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

About 400 LI Bus workers attended a morning briefing about their union contract negotiations with Veolia, a private, Illinois-based company selected by Nassau County to operate the bus service run by the MTA since 1973.

After the meeting at an American Legion hall in Massapequa, union representatives said they still don't know whether buses will roll on New Year's Day. The union, which represents about 800 LI Bus employees, expects to continue contract negotiations with the company through the end of the year, union officials said Sunday.

"We hope that on Jan. 1, the buses will be running, our people will be running them, and they will be running them under decent rates of pay, rules and working conditions," said Richard Edelman, an attorney for TWU.

Edelman stopped short of saying the union was preparing to strike, but added that it was "a possibility if there is no agreement."

Mike Setzer, Veolia's vice president, said in a statement his company is "confident that buses will roll on January 1, with or without a new contract." He said negotiations have been productive thus far. Negotiations will resume Thursday.

"Veolia and the TWU have continued to make progress on a variety of issues in these negotiations. Both sides are anxious to come to an agreement as quickly as possible. Veolia is optimistic that the parties will agree soon on terms for a new contract," the statement read.

Issues being negotiated include health benefits, retirement plans, a possible wage freeze and the pay scale for new hires, union and Veolia officials have said. The bus service in Nassau County has 100,000 riders daily.

Patricia Bowen, the TWU Local 252 president, said the union and Veolia "are now in a race against the clock," and cited "the complexity of converting a public entity into a private operation."

Nassau's transition to Veolia was jolted earlier this month when Veolia's corporate parent said it would sell off its mass transit holdings. The county legislature unanimously approved the switch last week.

Source: Newsday

Post a New Response

(251732)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Silversides on Mon Dec 19 08:49:40 2011, in response to TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Gold_12TH on Mon Dec 19 00:50:44 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
I cannot say for sure if buses will be rolling on Jan 1st 2012. Judging from what I have just read, the fact that talks between TWU & Veolia have been productive so far, is a very good sign.
Sounds like the negotiations might go down to the 11th hour.
As a very longtime union member, I can say with a fair amount of certainty, that neither Veolia nor TWU wants to resort to a strike. That would be a disaster for all, and a very tough ocurrence to repair!! The end result would be severe animosity between labor and management for months/years.
Think Positive and Keep The Faith in God that all will turnout well. MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS To All.



Post a New Response

(251742)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by JAzumah on Mon Dec 19 10:25:38 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Silversides on Mon Dec 19 08:49:40 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Veolia is saying it has been productive.

The union is saying there may not be buses.

Someone is not being fully honest here. Who is it?

Post a New Response

(251770)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by mac5689 on Mon Dec 19 13:11:36 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by JAzumah on Mon Dec 19 10:25:38 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Veolia was indeed the one that said the talks were productive, but The union head didn't say anything to make it seem they didn't think they weren't productive.

As the union head said the union and Veolia "are now in a race against the clock," which to me sounds like if they can't get a deal then buses won't run, that doesn't exactly say that talks aren't productive between the two.

Post a New Response

(251881)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by subwayguy98 on Tue Dec 20 07:40:10 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by mac5689 on Mon Dec 19 13:11:36 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
As a member 0f TWU Local 100 and the husband of a bus operator affected by this takeover I have to say that the local hasn't shown any backbone during this whole ordeal. Any strike would be devastating to the membership of Local 252-there is currently no contract between Veiola an the TWU-a strike would open the door for the company to hire their own people to run the buses, leaving the union members out of work. To be honest-neither Nassau County nor Local 252 has been clear on any issue with this takeover from the begining and it is a damn shame.

Post a New Response

(251887)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by mac5689 on Tue Dec 20 09:12:01 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by subwayguy98 on Tue Dec 20 07:40:10 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
I wasn't trying to say that the TWU 252 and Veolia had a contract or an agreement to one.

I was just saying that by the union had said that they were in "a race against the clock" to, what sounded to me, get a deal together before the new year or like the previous poster said the fear that buses won't run (unless like you said Veolia brings in their own people or some of members that had their applications accepted by Veolia cross the picket line)

I was also just stating that from the Union statements, they didn't seem to lean in either direction if talks were productive between the two were productive or not.

TWU 252 was a big union on LI for a while, with members working at MSBA/LIB, Suffolk Bus Corp, Suffolk Transportation Service, and Louis A Fuoco Bus Company.

Post a New Response

(251896)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Nyctransitman on Tue Dec 20 12:02:44 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by mac5689 on Tue Dec 20 09:12:01 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
I'm curious what happens to the pension these workers earned with the MTA?

Post a New Response

(251901)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by mac5689 on Tue Dec 20 12:50:06 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Nyctransitman on Tue Dec 20 12:02:44 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
They lose them since Veolia isn't a state agency.

Post a New Response

(251906)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Joe Saitta on Tue Dec 20 13:20:04 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by mac5689 on Tue Dec 20 12:50:06 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Wow! You are really in left field. They do not lose them. Every penny in a NYS Pension is protected and the recipients may collect their funds according to the rules and regulations of the pension fund. Where did you come from?

Post a New Response

(251929)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by mac5689 on Tue Dec 20 15:41:23 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Tue Dec 20 13:20:04 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
I based my answer on something that Veolia said months ago, I guess I misunderstood.

Post a New Response

(251986)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 21 21:06:25 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by mac5689 on Tue Dec 20 15:41:23 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
I think what you heard was that there will be no pention benifit while working for Veolia, i.e. the MTA benifit is frozen.

Post a New Response

(251993)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by mac5689 on Thu Dec 22 01:02:28 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 21 21:06:25 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
I think that could be it, or maybe it was about the pension plan, the only thing I exactly remember is that what ever it is won't be the same because Veolia is not a state agency like the MTA is.

Post a New Response

(252336)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Train2104 on Mon Dec 26 11:33:35 2011, in response to TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Gold_12TH on Mon Dec 19 00:50:44 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Given that there are only 5 days left before takeover, has a contract been reached? If not, the county/MTA should start developing contingency plans NOW. (cross honoring LIRR, anyone?)

Post a New Response

(252337)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 11:39:37 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Train2104 on Mon Dec 26 11:33:35 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Labor contract agreements are seldom reached in advance as both sides always hold out for more.

If one was indeed reached already, don't ya think it would have already been noted on this board?

If no agreement is indeed reached, what does it have to do with MTA? Mangano threw MTA to the curb so whatever happens, it's his problem.

Post a New Response

(252349)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Train2104 on Mon Dec 26 14:52:19 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 11:39:37 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
LIRR cross honoring would be an MTA decision.

Post a New Response

(252357)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by mac5689 on Mon Dec 26 18:29:56 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 11:39:37 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Labor contract agreements are seldom reached in advance as both sides always hold out for more.

Well the first step in negotiations is never be the side to make the first move.

Post a New Response

(252359)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 18:43:32 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Train2104 on Mon Dec 26 14:52:19 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
I think you're missing my point.

Long Island buses will have nothing to do with MTA, therfore, MTA should not carry passengers from a non MTA entity free on their trains.

Post a New Response

(252360)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 18:54:01 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 18:43:32 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Nor should they carry them at N.I.C.E. fares.


Post a New Response

(252363)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by LRG5784 on Mon Dec 26 19:22:52 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 18:43:32 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
What if a portion of an LIRR line shuts down due to track or signal maintenance? Would the MTA send shuttle buses from NYCT/MTA Bus to make up for the lack of LIRR service or would NICE do shuttle bustitution?

Post a New Response

(252364)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 19:29:30 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by LRG5784 on Mon Dec 26 19:22:52 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
I dunno. I've posed that question already.........we'll have to see what happens. But I would say if they do use NICE, it would cost MTA more money, rather than in the past where they just budget the costs.

Post a New Response

(252383)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by R40SlantontheB on Mon Dec 26 23:21:45 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 18:43:32 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
It's always been like that. If LIRR goes down people have to pay for the N22 or vice versa.


Post a New Response

(252496)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 28 18:41:07 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by mac5689 on Thu Dec 22 01:02:28 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Those in management, that could, RETIRED from LI Bus before being hired by Veolia.

Post a New Response

(252497)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 28 18:46:11 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 18:43:32 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Wrong, Veolia & MTA came to an agreement.

I think you are going to, at least initially, find that things will be the same on Jan 1st as they were on Dec 31st.

Post a New Response

(252504)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 19:38:44 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 28 18:41:07 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Well well well, won't that be nice

Post a New Response

(252506)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 19:42:36 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 28 18:41:07 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Both in management and union-represented. If you could do it, why not?

Post a New Response

(252507)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 19:43:25 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 28 18:46:11 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Ah, yes, but on January 2nd.....

Post a New Response

(252511)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 20:31:35 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 19:43:25 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Does every bus put into service on the first have to have the new paint scheme?

Post a New Response

(252516)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 21:13:03 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 20:31:35 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Every one - they have hired over 100 painters and equipped them with gallons of paint, rollers, brushes, rags and other items. Then the decals will be placed on the buses when the paint dries. From what I've heard, the buses will re renumbered from 50,001 up. The workers, mainly hired by roving trucks sent to gather qualified workers in the Hempstead, Freeport, Elmont, Glen Cove, New Cassell and Wyandanch neighborhoods, are being being paid in cash without any tax or other payroll deductions, with the hourly amount just above the minimum wage. Even though these workers were not offered any benefits, they are working feverishly to get the job done. It is said that those who don't perform their work correctly will be reported to immigration authorities. Lunch or other breaks are limited to ten minutes; to use the bathroom facilities a worker must receive written approval from at least two supervisors, and limit his absence to no more than six minutes once a shift. All of this work is being performed inside the Nassau Coliseum (they had to cover the floor with tarps), the use of which building was specially arranged by Al D'Amato and County Executive Edward Mangano. It is felt that most if not all of the buses will be repainted and ready for service on January 2.


Post a New Response

(252520)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Wed Dec 28 21:35:57 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 21:13:03 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
After they're done, maybe Veolia will hire them as mechanics and b/o's.

Post a New Response

(252525)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 22:09:11 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 21:13:03 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Wow. Why will they start numbering at 50,001? Because of their other fleets around the nation?

If they covered he floor with tarps does that mean that wheels is going to have paint all over them? (not that it matters)


Post a New Response

(252527)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 22:23:54 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Wed Dec 28 21:35:57 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
With some of what they have there now, that is a distinct possibility. If you worked there, I'm sure you'd fully understand.....

Post a New Response

(252528)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 22:30:00 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 22:09:11 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
They were originally going to number them starting at 75,001 but the decal manufacturer was very short of 7's, so they changed their requirement.

Yes, the wheels will also be painted with that new black rubber paint that is advertised in the monthly antique auto/truck magazine, Hemmings Motor News. I have some of that paint myself and use it on my antique autos - it's great! You can either spray or roll it one, but it does have the distinct odor of rotten eggs, which lasts quite a few months. This will also give John R40SlantontheB something to complain about so he can start the New Year by complaining right away without a lengthy break.

Post a New Response

(252531)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 23:12:26 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 22:30:00 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
LMAO! Chronic Complainer. So if I take a stroll past Charles Lindberg Blvd I should see some NICE buses in the Nassau Coliseum Parking lot?

Post a New Response

(252533)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 23:35:47 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 23:12:26 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Not sure. And I don't like to give out erroneous, unverified information. From what I understand, they're all being stored down in the Jones Beach parking lots so the wind will dry the paint in order to have them ready to enter service at the proper time. I've been told but a very high authority that they're being driven down there, or towed two or three together, under the darkness of night so not too many people, especially rabid bus fans, can see them at this time, but the end bus does have flashing warning lights to warn traffic that they're in a formation, similar to a funeral formation.

Post a New Response

(252535)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by N6 Limited on Thu Dec 29 00:17:47 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 23:35:47 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
LOL @ "Especially rabid bus fans." Seems reasonable since it's windy, and it's a straight shot down the Meadowbrook.

Post a New Response

(252538)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by JAzumah on Thu Dec 29 00:41:43 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 28 18:46:11 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Are you saying that TWU 252 and Veolia have come to an "understanding" that allows buses to roll on 1/1?

Post a New Response

(252549)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Dec 29 06:21:59 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 23:35:47 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d


And I don't like to give out erroneous, unverified information.

But that's what you do quite often, including in this thread.

Post a New Response

(252580)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Mr RT on Thu Dec 29 16:26:14 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by JAzumah on Thu Dec 29 00:41:43 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
No, Veolia & the MTA regarding MC use at Veolia & Tranfers between them.

Post a New Response

(252581)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Dec 29 16:45:59 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Mr RT on Thu Dec 29 16:26:14 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
But this subthread was about LIRR cross honoring something undefined in order to carry people who would be stranded by there being no bus service in Nassau County if there was no labor agreement by Jan 1. But in this post you brought up the MetroCard agreement which has nothing to do with this.

Post a New Response

(252620)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by AMoreira81 on Fri Dec 30 00:36:37 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Train2104 on Mon Dec 26 11:33:35 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
The MTA's hands are washed clean---it's all between TWU 252 and Veolia Transdev now.

Post a New Response

(252621)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Dec 30 00:48:07 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Train2104 on Mon Dec 26 11:33:35 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d


If not, the county/MTA should start developing contingency plans NOW. (cross honoring LIRR, anyone?)

What exactly would the LIRR cross honor?

Post a New Response

(252622)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by LRG5784 on Fri Dec 30 00:50:16 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 21:13:03 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
How many buses will be repainted at a time?

Post a New Response

(252623)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Dec 30 01:08:20 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by LRG5784 on Fri Dec 30 00:50:16 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
Were you on the TTMG trip yesterday?

Post a New Response

(252632)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by LRG5784 on Fri Dec 30 08:45:39 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Dec 30 01:08:20 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
No.

Post a New Response

(252659)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Newkirk Images on Fri Dec 30 17:22:54 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 22:30:00 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
This will also give John R40SlantontheB something to complain about so he can start the New Year by complaining right away without a lengthy break.

I can hardly wait ! :-)

Bill Newkirk



Post a New Response

(252680)

view threaded

Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012

Posted by Joe Saitta on Fri Dec 30 19:16:46 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Newkirk Images on Fri Dec 30 17:22:54 2011.

edf40wrjww2msgDetailB:detailStr
fiogf49gjkf0d
I think all of us are waiting with baited breath.....

Post a New Response


[ Return to the Message Index ]