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Progressive had a lengthy interview with NY Post and Manhattan Institute Journalist Nicole Gelinas regarding issues with NYC Transit and the Unions. Donate To The Movement https://www.paypal.me/ProgressiveAction

TWU Local 100 Conductor Vice Chair Chris Drummond talks about employee moral on the property. Donate To The Movement https://www.paypal.me/ProgressiveAction

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Contract Update & The Lack Of Fight By TWU Local 100 Union Leadership. Assault March & What Transpired There. Institutionalized Racism In The MTA.

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Highlights of TWU Local 100 Mass Membership Meeting. Follow the FB Group “Progressive Action”. For Progressive Action Merchandise www.Perfedel.com

Exclusive interview with Local 100 RTO VP Kia Phua.

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Progressive Action had returning guests Lloyd Archer & Harry Wills on the show for another great interview filled with wisdom, union officer experience & intelligience! This show is a must listen! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

We started off this show with a snippet of Progressive Action's own Tramell Thompson icon speech at 2 Broadway from the MTA Workers Assault March. Our first time guest 3 year MTA Cleaner Charles Muniz and returning guest Anthony Staley came to update us on the business thats happening in the stations department, especially with management cutting the night cleaner jobs on the R Line on the Midnights, where a lot of members seemed to be upset about this in fear this may spread throughout the system. This was a very excellent show and a must listen! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action had former Train Operator & Station Agent Brian Burke aka "End The Taylor Law" on the show to discuss how Steve Downs works for management, how the MTA are "gangsters", how the MTA plays with people workers comp, how a government agency isn't an employer & we aren't employee's, the Taylor Law & and much much much more!!! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

MTA NYCT workers deliver a casket to MTA headquarters to bring awareness to the assaults that workers have been under lately with no protection from the MTA. Tramell Thompson delivered an epic speech in front of 2 Broadway this afternoon, its a must listen! Follow our social media Facebook Group - "Progressive Action" Twitter: ProgressiveAct Instagram: ProgressiveAction Soundcloud: Progressive Action

Progressive Action had returning guests on the show former bus operator Henry Promin & train operator Trevor Logan to discuss a multitude of transit issues from discipline to undoing bus consolidation. The conversation got heated the last 20 minutes of the show with the discussion of Trump when Henry revealed he voted for Trump. This show is a must listen! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action had bus operator Robert Whitaker and returning guest Joseph Campbell on the show to discuss the recent promotion of John Samueslen to International Vp, O/A wanting to undo bus consolidation and the pluses & minuses of it, open gangway cars, Workers Comp PPO, employee availability and a host of other things. Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Many New York City school water fountains have been found to have higher Lead levels than Flint, Michigan following statewide testing performed December 2016. New York has found over 33,000 school water fountains and faucets that have tested positive for Lead since December 2016. As of March 2017, All NYC Borough Presidents have called on DOE to provide free bottled water and child blood lead tests. Minimal Lead exposure in children has been proven to lower their intelligence quotient (IQ), cause Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), increase aggression, enhance delinquency, decrease rates of childhood growth, cause hearing impairments, and cause infertility. Current New York Childhood testing standards are outdated by more than 5 years - this means what the New York State Department of Health considers "elevated levels" of Lead found in a child's blood is literally 2x higher than the current standard set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When New York children have 2x the amount of Lead in their blood as is safe, high school graduation rate decreases, and the delinquency rate increases. Both scenarios have proven associations with Lead exposure. Both scenarios hurt our economy. We can do better. The CDC considers 5ug/dL of Lead in a child's blood to be considers "elevated." New York State considers 10ug/dL to be "elevated." The CDC their standard in January 2012, following the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). A study by the National Institute of Health projects national savings of $1.2 trillion from costs associated with the proven effects of early childhood Lead exposure on high school graduation rates and on crime. Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action discussed the secret court case of the union wanting to undo bus consolidation, John Samuelsen misleading the membership contract time, members being unhappy with their raises, supporting a younger administration, the Assault March and much more! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Mr. Rosario entered the MTA in 1986 as a CTA In 1988 I became a Gang Shop Steward for the Cleaners @ Concoure Mtce Shop. The Union at that time was pretty much like the present Administration. Very little help. He had to learn how to be a rep the hard way and was constantly targeted by management. In his first 10 years working for the MTA, he almost quit the job twice out of the frustration of trying to do the right thing. It was only when Roger Toussaint took office in 2000 that he saw hope and a turnaround of things. The Rep who found him and empowered him was Vernon Thorpe. It was during this time of education and enlightenment that he met Joe Campbell, Rodney Glenn, Ed Watt and so many good people that are too many to mention. He took every training that was available to learn his trade as a rep. He was elected to the E- Board twice. He was a Division Vice Chair for CTA's. He co-founded a Union sanction Newsletter called the Phoenix. Max was also a Union delegate to the International Convention 2008. Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action had the chance to interview former bus operator Vaughn Brooks on his dealings and interactions with the union and its reps. Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action had bus operator of 17 years Nilda Lont on the show to discuss a lot of key issues that plague surface workers, including issues within the union. This interview is a must listen as Ms. Lont give valuable information to every member of TWU Local 100. Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action interviewed Cyriac StVil co-founder and spokes person 500 Making A Difference. 500 Men Making a Difference, is a non-profit organization operating in the five boroughs of New York City. The organization is based in Brooklyn New York and engages young men in one on one mentoring, hands on community revitalization projects, group tutoring and volunteer placement. We covered a lot of topics such as... - Community Outreach - How we as black people are seen in the media - Importance of education in the black community - Trump - Building community power - Why mentoring youth is important AND MUCH MORE!!!! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action had a chance to kick it with Eric King & Mike Staton about a few issues post contract. We Also talked about... - Passing the torch - Educating the new members - Local 100 Womens Committee being self servant - Using the public as our allies to battle MTA - Samuelsen using women as bargaining chips for personal gain - The poorly planned & executed Black History Month Celebration - Nick Bedell lack of educating in the shop steward class Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action interviewed former TWU Local 100 union rep Amin Khan about his views regarding our newly ratified contract and his thoughts on the Samuelsen administration. Khan spoke about the importance of having an "activist" union, the significnce of union education, current TWU Local 100 President John Samuelsen being the worst union President ever, passing the torch to the younger generation and MUCH MORE!!! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action had guests Harry Wills, Mike Staton & Jamel Chislom breaking down the contract and discussing why this contract should be voted down by the membership! W John Samuelsen and TWU Local 100 reps have been purposely bamboozling the very same people they were voted in to represent. Sometimes is hard to distinguish union reps from management. Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

This was an engaging show to say the least about the current contract in which every TWU Local 100 member must VOTE NO!... With the lies about this new Workers Comp PPO, OTO and sick leave cash out that the union is trying to sell to the members, its going to eventually screw every worker. This contract was made to benefit management and not the union... Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action had a chance to sit down and discuss the "highlights" of our new HORRIBLE contract gladly accepted by TWU President John Samuelsen and his E Board! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action invited Henry Promin, Trevor Logan & Joe Campbell back to the show to discuss the TWU's Local 100 current Mass Membership Meeting & other issues with the contract due to expire in only 3 days... Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

On our final show of 2016 we had one of my favorite & most informative guests Harry Wills back on the platform to discuss the upcoming contract thats due to expire on 1/15/17... Harry discussed how Samuelsen dropped the ball in 2012 on our last contract and how he views Samuelsen's strategy regarding this 2017 contract... Harry was Samuelson's former chief of staff, but resigned in 2012 due to him foreseeing malfeasance. This show is a must listen!!! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

This is the final installment of the meeting of the minds show for 2016. This show featured Anthony Staley, Mike Staton, John McCarthy, Jonathan Beatrice, Joe Campbell & Trevor Logan. We touched on the MTA contract proposals which were recently released by TWU Local 100... This was a great show as everyone discussed their own perspective on whats going on this contract... This Show is a MUST LISTEN! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

This show featured Anthony Staley, Joe Campbell, John Mooney & Mike Staton and was one of our most informative shows to date! Elected Section Chair of the stations department John Mooney touched on the very possible elimination/layoffs of Station Agents as soon next year, the corruptness of TWU local 100, politics, COPE & many other things... The meeting of the minds panel touched on a lot of subjects including the unions secret "post it" get together at 2 Broadway, the state of the union during this very important contract period, which is believed to have been completed months ago, the unions main narrative being about assaults, what kind of raise are we expecting vs what we deserve & much more!!! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Former Bus Operator at Liberty Lines Harry Promin dropped by Progressive Action to educate us on the ins and outs of the operation of the private lines, which included the new pension arbitration award that Samuelsen considered a victory. Mr. Promin also informed us on how the MTA was grossly negligent in handling his terminally ill medical condition & how the Samuelsen administration did nothing to help his unique case. Mr. Promin came with a wealth of knowledge/education and we look forward to another interview with him! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action had a serious conversation about the newly released contract demands by TWU local 100, which seemed to be a big joke. One of the union's demands was to be able to pick between NYCTA to NJT... For those who may not understand that's equivalent to workers at Delta being able to pick jobs at Virgin Airlines. It just can't happen. We discussed the union rally aka "Fall Jam" at 2 Broadway, which seemed to be more about entertainment, fun, games than actually fighting for an overdue fair contract. This show is a must listen! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action had a chance to sit down with Ron Carter former depot chair who was railroaded by the Samuelsen administration and forced out of office via an accusation where an accuser was never produced and the false accusations proved victorious in Samuelsen's Kangaroo court. We discussed the constant and continued harassment of members by elected reps and how they went as far as calling the Inspector Generals (IG's)on their own union members including those of Progressive Action.... Also, we had a discussion about the recent Presidential elections in which Trump won. This show is a must listen! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

***THIS IS SERIOUS MUST LISTEN*** Progressive Action radio had the chance to sit down with former TWU Local 100 President Roger Toussaint and discuss the recent major issues involving the local. Roger had visited the surviving flagger who was injured on the G train within 24hrs of the accident, were another flagger was killed. Mike Staton also joined Roger on the hospital visit and the show commentary The issues discussed were... - The recent tragedy involving the construction flaggers where one was killed and the other seriously injured - The no show of union representatives at the surviving construction flagger bedside to protect from media, management and to make sure the family is good - John Samuelsen appears at electronic maintainers division shop gate but failed to show to the flaggers bedside for support - The death of a transit worker on the job is the biggest event that can happen and there wasn't no union presence at the hospital - What does safety mean? - John Samuelsen putting a price on workers lives - How we got Aetna - How John Samuelsen and his Administration missed meetings that allowed transit to give us Aetna, which is a worst coverage than our last one - How transit workers will be funding their own raise - Health Benefits Trust fund and how it works in detail - Samuelsen "betrayal" of the membership and them being "bad people" There were so many components to this interview that it should be listened to in full and then on repeat! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action had a chance to sit down with Community Advocate Tony Herbert about numerous issues involving the community from public housing to the misallocation of funds. Anthony “Tony” Herbert, Sr., is a community advocate and business owner with a broad range of corporate, community, political and business leadership experience. This show is a must listen! Progressive Action will be supporting Mr. Herbert in his quest to become the next Public Advocate in the next elections! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action had former TWU Local 100 Secretary Treasurer and ex MTA Board Member Ed Watt, 16 year MTA Conductor Eric King and Anita Clinton. Ed Watt touched on a whole bunch topics and era's that range from the 80's to the present day. This interview is very informative and a must listen for all members! Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

This show was a recap of the successful Progressive Action union rally done on Oct. 13th 2016 at the MTA headquarters at 2 broadway. Thanks for everyone who came through, watched live video, shared posts, told friends/family to help our first event be a success!

Talking about a lot of tension in the building WOOOOOOO!!!! This was originally slated as Maurice Jenkins vs Staley debate but it ended up being a Jenkins vs Staley, Jamel Chislom (former division chair)and middleman Jonathan Beatrice debate. With Maurice Jenkins being the former VP of the stations department, many people questioned a lot of his decision making during his tenure. The debate was very informative on both ends and it was great to experience! Who do you think won the debate? Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action Radio featured first time guest chairman John Mooney, stations cleaner Lance Jones and returning guest Anthony Staley. Chairman Mooney delivered us some great insight regarding the union and the stations department. He also explained how the MTA was illegally extending probationaries and continue to do so. This is something we are going to be actively paying attention to from now to make sure the MTA remains in compliance with DCAS and the law. Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

This show labeled "meeting of the minds" feat. Amin Khan, Anthony Staley, Harry Wills, Joe Campbell & Al Jenkins. We had a broad talk about contract demands and what gains their expected to receive in their departments this contract. Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action radio interviewed the women of MTA about their difficulties being female workers on the job. The topics varied from being pregnant to uniforms issues. Women in the workplace definitely face different challenges than men but their full issues never seem to get addressed. You would expect a company like MTA to be on top of things, but they aren't. Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action interviewed Marisa Priore and Jay Oliver from Primerica which is a United States-based insurance and financial services company. This show educates people on concepts that banks aren't teaching and saving strategies. Everything from IRA's, 401Ks to rule 72 is explained, this show is a must listen! You can contact Ms. Priore at 201-428-8561 (mobile), 201-210-8326 (office), mpriore@primerica.com (email) Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action radio had former VP of stations Maurice Jenkins on the show to discuss his experience with the transit authority during his 35 year and counting transit career. Maurice shedded some light on various topics including the strike in the 80's, his tenure during VP of stations and what goes don at labor relations. Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com

Progressive Action had a chance to interview MTA conductor Reymina Cheytan on her experience working for the MTA and dealing with the union thus far in her 2 years here. Joe Campbell came back to update us about the dealings that have been going on since the last time he was up at the show. Follow Website: www.ProgressiveAction.info Instagram: ProgressiveAction Twitter: ProgressiveAct Email: ProgressiveAction100@gmail.com