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August 10, 2007  RSS feed


Track 'Culture' Contributed To Subway Deaths; Vow Enforcement Of Safety Precautions In Track Work
An "organizational culture" that led transit workers and their supervisors to disregard safety rules and precautions was a critical factor in the deaths of two Track Workers in separate incidents in April, according to New York City Transit panels that examined the fatalities. More...
Sign Bill Giving Pension Refund To Local 100
By ARI PAUL

Governor Spitzer signed legislation July 26 granting refunds to Transport Workers Union Local 100 members who over-contributed to their pension plans. A three-person arbitration panel issued a contract award for Local 100 on Dec. More...

Smaller Was Better At Mayor's Schools;
Cut High School Classes
By MEREDITH KOLODNER

The 47 small high schools created by Mayor Bloomberg that won praise last month for higher-than-average graduation rates also had smaller-than-average class sizes. An analysis of the Department of Education's class-size data showed that the small high schools' classes averaged 24 students, compared to the citywide high school average of about 28. More...

Station Agent: TWU Had Me Assaulted;
Says Toussaint Gave Order
By ARI PAUL

A New York City Transit Station Agent is exploring his legal options after Transport Workers Union Local 100 staff members allegedly accosted him on President Roger Toussaint's orders July 26. Station Agent Joe Pollard went to the union's West Side headquarters to pay his dues and attend a division meeting. More...


City Joins Plea On Tax-Free Disability Status; Supplemental Pension Benefits Could Be Taxed by IRS
By REUVEN BLAU

The Bloomberg administration and local unions have asked the Internal Revenue Service to keep the disability pension for civil servants injured on the job completely tax-free. The issue arose after a question about the retirement fund's tax-free status was raised by a retired Teacher several months ago. More...


Sub Launched FDNY Dream;
Navy Vet Among 265 Grads
By ARI PAUL

Some people become firefighters because of family tradition, but Brett Munsey decided to join the Fire Department while on a U.S. Navy submarine during the first Gulf War. Originally from Seattle, he did damage control on board the ship, which inspired him to want to do his firefighting in New York. More...


 Editorial
• PROGRESS ON TRACK SAFETY
There was a measure of satisfaction to be taken from the joint press conference that Transport Workers Union Local 100 President Roger Toussaint and New York City Transit President Howard Roberts held last week regarding the inquiries into the deaths of two Track Workers in separate incidents back in April. More...
• DOE MAKES CLASS-SIZE CASE
• THE NYPD'S CASH ADVANCES
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 Editor's "Razzle Dazzle" Column
• article has image Razzle Dazzle: Wally's Uneasy Summer
Wally the Ex-Firefighter sounded unaccountably gloomy when reached on his cell phone July 31 while he secured a parking spot near Yankee Stadium before some cop declared it illegal. "Proctor was just on the radio," he said, referring to Scott Proctor, the overworked Yankee relief pitcher who had been traded to the Dodgers. "He sounded like they ran his dog over. More...
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 Letters to the Editor
• Letters to the Editor: Toussaint Twists TWU Bylaws
To the Editor:
Your Aug. 3 article regarding "Toussaint Opposes Private Lines Vote" contains misleading information coming from TWU Local 100 administrators. Contrary to President Roger Toussaint's corrupt belief, our bylaws are clear - vice presidents are elected by members in the division they represent. They are not dictated by a president and an executive board. More...
• BUSH A COWARD II
• TRUTH ABOUT RUDY
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 Professionals' Column
• article has image Current Pension Topics: Tradespeople Should Swap
For decades the skilled-tradespeople employed by the City University of New York have been offered only a high-priced (fees and commissions) 403(b) annuity/investment. This group is paid on a "state payroll," so allowing them to join the city's 457(b) plan was not in the cards. More...
• article has image YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY
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 Civil Service Exam Stories
• CORRECTION COUNSELOR TRAINEE POSTS OFFERED
Starting Pay Is $34,260; Need College Degree; Applications Must Be Submitted By Aug. 27
The state Civil Service Department is accepting applications for an exam leading to Correction Counselor Trainee I jobs. Applications must be postmarked by Aug. 27. The written test is scheduled for Sept. 29. The starting salary is $34,260. More...
• Will Fill Jobs: CITY CERTIFICATIONS
• 2,102 Eligibles: Sanitation Enforcement List
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