How New Local 100 Contract Changes and Enhances Retiree Medical Plans

Association Director James Manzella has published a 4-page comparison of current plans for Medicare eligible retirees with the new options negotiated as part of the pending Local 100 contract with the MTA for TA/OA and MTA Bus retirees. The contract is being sent out to a vote of the active membership for ratification. Changes will

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You Can File for Hearing Loss Under Workers Compensation After Retirement

Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work related illnesses for transit workers. Yet it is also one of the least reported and least filed claims under Workers Compensation. The key to filing a claim is awareness. The New York Workers’ Compensation Law compensates workers for permanent loss of hearing in the normal

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Latest Medicare Scam

The latest scam targeting older Americans isn’t necessarily a scam.  You might even call it a “legal” scam.  BUT, TWU retirees need to be aware of it so as not to fall prey to it. Most of us have seen those commercials on TV, with well known personalities, that claim “you are missing out on free Medicare

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