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MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Gold_12TH on Wed Jul 25 16:09:15 2012

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If the MTA has a spare $30 million to add and restore service on buses and commuter rails, it also has money to pay workers more, the head of its largest workers’ union said today.

”They have enough for raises,” John Samuelsen, president of the Transport Workers Union said today.

”Its time for the MTA to stop screwing its workers. The MTA can pay.”

The TWU - which reps over 34,000 transit workers - is locked in bitter negotiations with the agency over demands for cost of living raises.

Its workers - who famously went on an illegal strike in 2005 - have gone seven months without a contract.

Speaking at a workers’ rally in Lower Manhattan, Samuelsen said he won’t accept a contract of three years with zero wage increases, as other state workers have.

The MTA - which recently increased service on dozens of buses, the Long Island Rail Road and MetroNorth - said its finances have improved because of cost-cutting.

But not enough to dole out raises.

”Our resources are limited and our budget is fragile, but we believe this extra funding is sustainable, and we are investing all of it in service,” said Adam Lisberg, MTA spokesman.
--- http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/mta_workers_union_we_want_more_money_m4umldRa7qTwNRldrc0KUJ#ixzz21fPazQW9

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by orange blossom special on Wed Jul 25 19:25:16 2012, in response to MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Gold_12TH on Wed Jul 25 16:09:15 2012.

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Correcting his quote.

”Its time for the [public] to stop screwing its workers. The [public] can pay.”

Why don't they give that money back to the public, like how we hear about citibank and such doing for the treasury?

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by B1bus on Thu Jul 26 21:32:32 2012, in response to MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Gold_12TH on Wed Jul 25 16:09:15 2012.

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They make $30-40 an hour.
Alot of riders make minimum wage.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Railman718 on Thu Jul 26 21:37:40 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by B1bus on Thu Jul 26 21:32:32 2012.

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They make $30-40 an hour.

None of us make even close to 40 bucks a hr..

Some of us dont even make half of that..

Its not always about Train operators, conductors and Bus Operators..





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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Thu Jul 26 22:00:38 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by B1bus on Thu Jul 26 21:32:32 2012.

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Where do you get that figure from?

Maybe vice presidents, maybe superintendants.

Certainly not a train operator, maybe a LIRR engineer! If we did, we would not be in the ranks of the middle class.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by B1bus on Thu Jul 26 22:19:04 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Thu Jul 26 22:00:38 2012.

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My Station Agent friend says he makes $27 an hour.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Railman718 on Thu Jul 26 22:21:39 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by B1bus on Thu Jul 26 22:19:04 2012.

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So where did the 40 bucks come from then?

Tell ya what get yer facts right then talk..

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Thu Jul 26 22:29:17 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by B1bus on Thu Jul 26 22:19:04 2012.

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Why aren't you one then?

What's stopping you from taking the test?

As him how easy it is and how much verbal abuse he takes from both the public and his supervisors.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Brooklyn67 on Thu Jul 26 23:22:35 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Railman718 on Thu Jul 26 22:21:39 2012.

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He's right. There are some in maintenance that make more, actually.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by B1bus on Thu Jul 26 23:22:39 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Thu Jul 26 22:29:17 2012.

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I was a Station Agent for 9 years and quit.
THat is how I met him.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Railman718 on Thu Jul 26 23:28:06 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Brooklyn67 on Thu Jul 26 23:22:35 2012.

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Really? what department..

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Brooklyn67 on Thu Jul 26 23:43:43 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Railman718 on Thu Jul 26 23:28:06 2012.

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Electronic Specialist @ Woodside was the highest title from the information I have regarding wages, but this was two years ago before this last contract. It was $36/hr which should be up near or better than $40/hr by this or the end of this contract (11.28% Increase over Life of current Contract).

Because I'm no longer active in the system, I can't access the TA website, so this information is dated, but you get the idea.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Railman718 on Thu Jul 26 23:46:21 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Brooklyn67 on Thu Jul 26 23:43:43 2012.

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Is that NYTC position?

Skilled trades men are different from the Norm, now..

John and Jane Public dont see them and thats not a easy trade to learn..

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Edwards! on Fri Jul 27 00:13:41 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Thu Jul 26 22:29:17 2012.

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Again...you might have to wonder who would be willing to take a public sector job with the abuse one has to take from the public..and OTHER MTA EMPLOYEES...

My "running dog days" were full of fun filled facets of fuckary stemming from rude passengers..to stupid dispatchers and dumb as hell handlers...not to mention the condition of the bus given to me[could THIS coach be flagged?]

Anything could happen.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by orange blossom special on Fri Jul 27 10:07:58 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Thu Jul 26 22:29:17 2012.

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Test? That sounds like a racist poll tax, like the ones the firemen everywhere are ordered to get rid of.

It should be open to all, even non-citizens! I mean immigrants.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by orange blossom special on Fri Jul 27 10:10:01 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Railman718 on Thu Jul 26 23:46:21 2012.

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Why don't you have sunshine laws? Public employee wages are public information in transparent states.

What's being hid?

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Railman718 on Fri Jul 27 11:03:15 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by orange blossom special on Fri Jul 27 10:07:58 2012.

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He used to work down here....

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Railman718 on Fri Jul 27 11:04:49 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by orange blossom special on Fri Jul 27 10:10:01 2012.

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Did I ever say there wasn't? Pay attention...

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by orange blossom special on Fri Jul 27 19:27:55 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Railman718 on Fri Jul 27 11:04:49 2012.

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Said you gotta log in. I looked up all of my old professors salaries recently, didn't have to log in. It's front page. Can't believe how much those jerks make.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Fri Jul 27 19:51:22 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by orange blossom special on Fri Jul 27 10:07:58 2012.

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Test= the civil service test for a given position at NYCT.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Railman718 on Fri Jul 27 20:02:03 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by orange blossom special on Fri Jul 27 19:27:55 2012.

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Um Log in to where?

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by orange blossom special on Sat Jul 28 15:12:35 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Fri Jul 27 19:51:22 2012.

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test = discrimination per various court rulings

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by JayDee on Sat Jul 28 16:58:50 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by orange blossom special on Sat Jul 28 15:12:35 2012.

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What court(s)? What ruling(s)?

Personally, I want someone qualified to drive my bus, not some idiot serving hamburgers. Nobody is saying these people are brain surgeons, but some measure of skill and literacy is necessary to do the job safely and responsibly. If you are too stupid to pass their "discriminatory" test, then I for one surely don't want you driving my bus. Go flip burgers.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by orange blossom special on Sun Jul 29 09:54:35 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by JayDee on Sat Jul 28 16:58:50 2012.

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Just about all of them. Even the newest surpreme court justice is known for not liking these tests for firefighters because they discriminate.

If we can water down or get rid of it for cops and firefighters, why do we need it for what everyone else already does....driving?
Let me guess, the test discriminates by just being in English too correct?

And you need legal ID to get into the room I take it as well?

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by orange blossom special on Sun Jul 29 09:55:42 2012, in response to MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Gold_12TH on Wed Jul 25 16:09:15 2012.

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Does anyone notice that when I take a mainstream liberal position and apply it to the man on the street, it's no longer popular and now something stupid?
Everytime I do so.

I rest my case.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Railman718 on Sun Jul 29 10:07:29 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by orange blossom special on Sun Jul 29 09:55:42 2012.

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Again i ask..

What Login are you talking about?

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by orange blossom special on Sun Jul 29 10:46:28 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Railman718 on Fri Jul 27 20:02:03 2012.

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Why the f&*# are you asking me for? You responded to it.
The crybaby retardedness is a bit much for me.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Railman718 on Sun Jul 29 10:50:24 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by orange blossom special on Sun Jul 29 10:46:28 2012.

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Hey you said Login i asked what site if you was replying to the other poster then you dont know how to work a message board..

Now go upstairs and eat breakfast that yer mother made..



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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by orange blossom special on Sun Jul 29 10:52:58 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Railman718 on Sun Jul 29 10:50:24 2012.

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"then you dont know how to work a message board.."

Too complicated for you? You don't see whose name is above who wrote the post?
This site is only a few years old, thought you might get it by now, but that explains a lot.

No wonder you complain about your supervisors treatment of you.

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Railman718 on Sun Jul 29 10:53:57 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by orange blossom special on Sun Jul 29 10:52:58 2012.

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No wonder you complain about your supervisors treatment of you.

LOL yeah you are totally lost..

What did mommy make for breakfast kiddo?

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by orange blossom special on Sun Jul 29 11:07:07 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Railman718 on Sun Jul 29 10:07:29 2012.

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This deserves another point out

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Railman718 on Sun Jul 29 11:10:45 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by orange blossom special on Sun Jul 29 11:07:07 2012.

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Its obvious you dont know what you are talking about but thats Ok ill continue to laugh at you..

Does your parents know you spend so much time in the basement making a fool of yourself?

What Chitty part of Tampa you live in so when im down there in March i can look you up and laugh in your face?

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by BigBusDriver on Sun Jul 29 12:57:39 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by Railman718 on Sun Jul 29 10:53:57 2012.

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Probably not Wheaties.....


STILL
LOL@ A NEW TARGET!

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Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money

Posted by Railman718 on Sun Jul 29 13:49:13 2012, in response to Re: MTA workers' union: We want more money, posted by BigBusDriver on Sun Jul 29 12:57:39 2012.

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Oh yeah I'm gonna enjoy E-kicking this kid...

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