🚨 Unveiling the Truth Behind MTA’s Crime Statistics 🚨 I’ve been in conversations with numerous NYPD officials, from high-ranking bosses to dedicated officers on the ground. The consensus? Our transit system is alarmingly understaffed. With only 12 transit precincts, each often operating with just about 10 officers per shift, they’re expected to patrol over 50 stations. This is not just challenging—it’s nearly impossible. Here’s the crux: The MTA reports declining crime rates, suggesting our current security measures are sufficient. But if crime is truly down, how can we justify the urgent need for more NYPD personnel in our subways? The reality is, the MTA’s portrayal of safety might be more about boosting ridership than reflecting actual conditions. By presenting a sanitized version of the truth, they’re potentially compromising both passenger safety and the well-being of our officers. 🔍 Analogy: Imagine a restaurant that claims its kitchen is spotless to attract diners, while in reality, hygiene standards are neglected. Customers might flock in, but at what cost to their health? Similarly, the MTA’s narrative might fill trains, but it doesn’t guarantee safety. It’s time we demand transparency. Our safety shouldn’t be a marketing strategy. 📢 Let’s raise our voices: #TransitTruth #SafeSubwaysNow #NYPDNeedsSupport #MTATransparency #ProtectOurPassengers #RealSafetyData #SupportTransitWorkers #NYCSubwaySafety #DemandTheTruth #PublicSafetyFirst #mta #nyc #nyct

MTA maintenance workers face a challenging dilemma: without designated parking spaces, they're forced to park illegally-on sidewalks or in bus stops— to perform their duties, often resulting in personal fines. Unlike agencies such as Sanitation, NYPD, FDNY, or companies like FedEx and UPS, where parking violations are typically addressed by the employer, MTA workers bear this burden themselves. Moreover, if an MTA vehicle accumulates bus lane camera tickets, subsequent drivers face escalating fines, starting at $50 and increasing with each infraction. It's time to question why the MTA imposes these penalties on its dedicated workers. #WorkerRights #MTAParkingissues #SupportTransitWorkers #FairTreatmentNow #EndUnfairFines #NYCTransit #LaborJustice #MTAWorkers #StopTheScam #WorkersUnite #mta #nyct #nyc

Negotiations between ATU Local 134 and West Vancouver District have been ongoing since Dec 1, 2023. We're pushing for a fair deal by the March 31 deadline. Support us by retweeting and showing some ❤️! #UnionStrong #FairContractNow #UnityInAction @ATUComm @atu_canada @ATU588 @ATU_508 @ATU1505 @KenWilsonATUIVP @LairdLeod @atulocal846 @BillTieleman @NathanDavidowi1 @vancouverboomer @bcfed @LabourStartCanE @CanadianLabour @NorthShoreNews @NSDailyPost @JanetBrown980 @JaneSeyd @amyjudd @TheTyee @GlobalBC @CityNewsVAN @WVStakeholders #canlab #1u #WestVan #NorthVan @rankandfileca @pbaatu508shane @atu1724 @mandaobserver @monicakdv @SussanneRS @iamkennethchan @nick_laba @DailyHiveVan @MoveUPTogether @cupe4500 @Unifor111Pres @vancouverdlc @globeandmail @WestVanRT @CTVVancouver @bconnolly00 @MrPriceBC @gavinmcgarrigle @zakvescera @fairwagesnow #Transit #Strike #repost #instarepost #reposter #reposting #repostapp #reposted #repostplus #repostthis #reposts #toprepostme #rapidrepost #StandWithATU134 #PublicTransitUnity #SolidarityStrong #LaborRightsMatter #SupportTransitWorkers #CommunityOverConflict #RallyForRights #TransitTalks #UnitedForTransit #VoiceForWorkers

Ask your state representatives to break up with highways and fall in love with public transit: transformca.org/post/this-va… #SupportTransitWorkers #InfrastructureLove #NoHighwayWidening

"Time to overhaul our 40-year-old Collective Agreement! Unlike the old West Vancouver bus in this photo, transit workers deserve modern benefits and working conditions. It's not just cosmetic change; it's structural. Follow us and support our union members for real progress. #ModernizeTransitRights #SupportTransitWorkers @NathanDavidowi1 @ATUComm @ATU588 @ATU_508 @ATU1505 @KenWilsonATUIVP @atu_canada @LabourStartCanE #WestVan @WVStakeholders #canlab #1u @BillTieleman

This is a key issue for Transit employees, action now! Decent pay, big expectations: search for safety officers begins – Winnipeg Free Press winnipegfreepress.com/breaki… via @WinnipegNews @ATUComm @MFLabour #winnipeg #mbpoli #manitoba #Brandon #supporttransitworkers #SafetyFirst

Free bus service in Abbotsford for the month as part of their strike! #taketransit #supporttransitworkers #bctransit

Thank you @MayorofBurnaby for supporting our #unifor transit workers. Our @111Unifor and Unifor 2200 members bring transit to the lower mainland. #supporttransitworkers

We thank all of the public who supports ATU local 788 in our endeavors for fair working conditions as well as passenger safety. A win for us is a win for all!!! #supporttransitworkers #atu788transit #transitmatters #unionsmatter #stltransitmatters

Bus drivers are the best #supporttransitworkers