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Posted by Silversides on Mon Dec 19 08:49:40 2011, in response to TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Gold_12TH on Mon Dec 19 00:50:44 2011. I cannot say for sure if buses will be rolling on Jan 1st 2012. Judging from what I have just read, the fact that talks between TWU & Veolia have been productive so far, is a very good sign.Sounds like the negotiations might go down to the 11th hour. As a very longtime union member, I can say with a fair amount of certainty, that neither Veolia nor TWU wants to resort to a strike. That would be a disaster for all, and a very tough ocurrence to repair!! The end result would be severe animosity between labor and management for months/years. Think Positive and Keep The Faith in God that all will turnout well. MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS To All. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by JAzumah on Mon Dec 19 10:25:38 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Silversides on Mon Dec 19 08:49:40 2011. Veolia is saying it has been productive.The union is saying there may not be buses. Someone is not being fully honest here. Who is it? |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by mac5689 on Mon Dec 19 13:11:36 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by JAzumah on Mon Dec 19 10:25:38 2011. Veolia was indeed the one that said the talks were productive, but The union head didn't say anything to make it seem they didn't think they weren't productive.As the union head said the union and Veolia "are now in a race against the clock," which to me sounds like if they can't get a deal then buses won't run, that doesn't exactly say that talks aren't productive between the two. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by subwayguy98 on Tue Dec 20 07:40:10 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by mac5689 on Mon Dec 19 13:11:36 2011. As a member 0f TWU Local 100 and the husband of a bus operator affected by this takeover I have to say that the local hasn't shown any backbone during this whole ordeal. Any strike would be devastating to the membership of Local 252-there is currently no contract between Veiola an the TWU-a strike would open the door for the company to hire their own people to run the buses, leaving the union members out of work. To be honest-neither Nassau County nor Local 252 has been clear on any issue with this takeover from the begining and it is a damn shame. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by mac5689 on Tue Dec 20 09:12:01 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by subwayguy98 on Tue Dec 20 07:40:10 2011. I wasn't trying to say that the TWU 252 and Veolia had a contract or an agreement to one.I was just saying that by the union had said that they were in "a race against the clock" to, what sounded to me, get a deal together before the new year or like the previous poster said the fear that buses won't run (unless like you said Veolia brings in their own people or some of members that had their applications accepted by Veolia cross the picket line) I was also just stating that from the Union statements, they didn't seem to lean in either direction if talks were productive between the two were productive or not. TWU 252 was a big union on LI for a while, with members working at MSBA/LIB, Suffolk Bus Corp, Suffolk Transportation Service, and Louis A Fuoco Bus Company. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Nyctransitman on Tue Dec 20 12:02:44 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by mac5689 on Tue Dec 20 09:12:01 2011. I'm curious what happens to the pension these workers earned with the MTA? |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by mac5689 on Tue Dec 20 12:50:06 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Nyctransitman on Tue Dec 20 12:02:44 2011. They lose them since Veolia isn't a state agency. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Joe Saitta on Tue Dec 20 13:20:04 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by mac5689 on Tue Dec 20 12:50:06 2011. Wow! You are really in left field. They do not lose them. Every penny in a NYS Pension is protected and the recipients may collect their funds according to the rules and regulations of the pension fund. Where did you come from? |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by mac5689 on Tue Dec 20 15:41:23 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Tue Dec 20 13:20:04 2011. I based my answer on something that Veolia said months ago, I guess I misunderstood. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 21 21:06:25 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by mac5689 on Tue Dec 20 15:41:23 2011. I think what you heard was that there will be no pention benifit while working for Veolia, i.e. the MTA benifit is frozen. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by mac5689 on Thu Dec 22 01:02:28 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 21 21:06:25 2011. I think that could be it, or maybe it was about the pension plan, the only thing I exactly remember is that what ever it is won't be the same because Veolia is not a state agency like the MTA is. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Train2104 on Mon Dec 26 11:33:35 2011, in response to TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Gold_12TH on Mon Dec 19 00:50:44 2011. Given that there are only 5 days left before takeover, has a contract been reached? If not, the county/MTA should start developing contingency plans NOW. (cross honoring LIRR, anyone?) |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 11:39:37 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Train2104 on Mon Dec 26 11:33:35 2011. Labor contract agreements are seldom reached in advance as both sides always hold out for more.If one was indeed reached already, don't ya think it would have already been noted on this board? If no agreement is indeed reached, what does it have to do with MTA? Mangano threw MTA to the curb so whatever happens, it's his problem. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Train2104 on Mon Dec 26 14:52:19 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 11:39:37 2011. LIRR cross honoring would be an MTA decision. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by mac5689 on Mon Dec 26 18:29:56 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 11:39:37 2011. Labor contract agreements are seldom reached in advance as both sides always hold out for more.Well the first step in negotiations is never be the side to make the first move. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 18:43:32 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Train2104 on Mon Dec 26 14:52:19 2011. I think you're missing my point.Long Island buses will have nothing to do with MTA, therfore, MTA should not carry passengers from a non MTA entity free on their trains. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 18:54:01 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 18:43:32 2011. Nor should they carry them at N.I.C.E. fares. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by LRG5784 on Mon Dec 26 19:22:52 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 18:43:32 2011. What if a portion of an LIRR line shuts down due to track or signal maintenance? Would the MTA send shuttle buses from NYCT/MTA Bus to make up for the lack of LIRR service or would NICE do shuttle bustitution? |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 19:29:30 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by LRG5784 on Mon Dec 26 19:22:52 2011. I dunno. I've posed that question already.........we'll have to see what happens. But I would say if they do use NICE, it would cost MTA more money, rather than in the past where they just budget the costs. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by R40SlantontheB on Mon Dec 26 23:21:45 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 18:43:32 2011. It's always been like that. If LIRR goes down people have to pay for the N22 or vice versa. |
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Posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 28 18:41:07 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by mac5689 on Thu Dec 22 01:02:28 2011. Those in management, that could, RETIRED from LI Bus before being hired by Veolia. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 28 18:46:11 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Mon Dec 26 18:43:32 2011. Wrong, Veolia & MTA came to an agreement.I think you are going to, at least initially, find that things will be the same on Jan 1st as they were on Dec 31st. |
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Posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 19:38:44 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 28 18:41:07 2011. Well well well, won't that be nice |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 19:42:36 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 28 18:41:07 2011. Both in management and union-represented. If you could do it, why not? |
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Posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 19:43:25 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 28 18:46:11 2011. Ah, yes, but on January 2nd..... |
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Posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 20:31:35 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 19:43:25 2011. Does every bus put into service on the first have to have the new paint scheme? |
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Posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 21:13:03 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 20:31:35 2011. Every one - they have hired over 100 painters and equipped them with gallons of paint, rollers, brushes, rags and other items. Then the decals will be placed on the buses when the paint dries. From what I've heard, the buses will re renumbered from 50,001 up. The workers, mainly hired by roving trucks sent to gather qualified workers in the Hempstead, Freeport, Elmont, Glen Cove, New Cassell and Wyandanch neighborhoods, are being being paid in cash without any tax or other payroll deductions, with the hourly amount just above the minimum wage. Even though these workers were not offered any benefits, they are working feverishly to get the job done. It is said that those who don't perform their work correctly will be reported to immigration authorities. Lunch or other breaks are limited to ten minutes; to use the bathroom facilities a worker must receive written approval from at least two supervisors, and limit his absence to no more than six minutes once a shift. All of this work is being performed inside the Nassau Coliseum (they had to cover the floor with tarps), the use of which building was specially arranged by Al D'Amato and County Executive Edward Mangano. It is felt that most if not all of the buses will be repainted and ready for service on January 2. |
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Posted by Bill from Maspeth on Wed Dec 28 21:35:57 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 21:13:03 2011. After they're done, maybe Veolia will hire them as mechanics and b/o's. |
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Posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 22:09:11 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 21:13:03 2011. Wow. Why will they start numbering at 50,001? Because of their other fleets around the nation?If they covered he floor with tarps does that mean that wheels is going to have paint all over them? (not that it matters) |
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Posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 22:23:54 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Bill from Maspeth on Wed Dec 28 21:35:57 2011. With some of what they have there now, that is a distinct possibility. If you worked there, I'm sure you'd fully understand..... |
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Posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 22:30:00 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 22:09:11 2011. They were originally going to number them starting at 75,001 but the decal manufacturer was very short of 7's, so they changed their requirement.Yes, the wheels will also be painted with that new black rubber paint that is advertised in the monthly antique auto/truck magazine, Hemmings Motor News. I have some of that paint myself and use it on my antique autos - it's great! You can either spray or roll it one, but it does have the distinct odor of rotten eggs, which lasts quite a few months. This will also give John R40SlantontheB something to complain about so he can start the New Year by complaining right away without a lengthy break. |
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Posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 23:12:26 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 22:30:00 2011. LMAO! Chronic Complainer. So if I take a stroll past Charles Lindberg Blvd I should see some NICE buses in the Nassau Coliseum Parking lot? |
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Posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 23:35:47 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by N6 Limited on Wed Dec 28 23:12:26 2011. Not sure. And I don't like to give out erroneous, unverified information. From what I understand, they're all being stored down in the Jones Beach parking lots so the wind will dry the paint in order to have them ready to enter service at the proper time. I've been told but a very high authority that they're being driven down there, or towed two or three together, under the darkness of night so not too many people, especially rabid bus fans, can see them at this time, but the end bus does have flashing warning lights to warn traffic that they're in a formation, similar to a funeral formation. |
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Posted by N6 Limited on Thu Dec 29 00:17:47 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 23:35:47 2011. LOL @ "Especially rabid bus fans." Seems reasonable since it's windy, and it's a straight shot down the Meadowbrook. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by JAzumah on Thu Dec 29 00:41:43 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Mr RT on Wed Dec 28 18:46:11 2011. Are you saying that TWU 252 and Veolia have come to an "understanding" that allows buses to roll on 1/1? |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Dec 29 06:21:59 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 23:35:47 2011. And I don't like to give out erroneous, unverified information. But that's what you do quite often, including in this thread. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Mr RT on Thu Dec 29 16:26:14 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by JAzumah on Thu Dec 29 00:41:43 2011. No, Veolia & the MTA regarding MC use at Veolia & Tranfers between them. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Thu Dec 29 16:45:59 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Mr RT on Thu Dec 29 16:26:14 2011. But this subthread was about LIRR cross honoring something undefined in order to carry people who would be stranded by there being no bus service in Nassau County if there was no labor agreement by Jan 1. But in this post you brought up the MetroCard agreement which has nothing to do with this. |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by AMoreira81 on Fri Dec 30 00:36:37 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Train2104 on Mon Dec 26 11:33:35 2011. The MTA's hands are washed clean---it's all between TWU 252 and Veolia Transdev now. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Dec 30 00:48:07 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Train2104 on Mon Dec 26 11:33:35 2011. If not, the county/MTA should start developing contingency plans NOW. (cross honoring LIRR, anyone?) What exactly would the LIRR cross honor? |
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Posted by LRG5784 on Fri Dec 30 00:50:16 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 21:13:03 2011. How many buses will be repainted at a time? |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Dec 30 01:08:20 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by LRG5784 on Fri Dec 30 00:50:16 2011. Were you on the TTMG trip yesterday? |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by LRG5784 on Fri Dec 30 08:45:39 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Dec 30 01:08:20 2011. No. |
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Posted by Newkirk Images on Fri Dec 30 17:22:54 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Joe Saitta on Wed Dec 28 22:30:00 2011. This will also give John R40SlantontheB something to complain about so he can start the New Year by complaining right away without a lengthy break.I can hardly wait ! :-) Bill Newkirk |
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Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012 |
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Posted by Joe Saitta on Fri Dec 30 19:16:46 2011, in response to Re: TWU local 252 unsure Long Island Bus / (N.I.C.E.) will run January 1, 2012, posted by Newkirk Images on Fri Dec 30 17:22:54 2011. I think all of us are waiting with baited breath..... |
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