Greetings Brothers and Sisters:
We are faced with many obstacles in this contract fight with increased disciplines for minor violations. Every department should be following their standard operating procedure, for Bus Operators we can start with the 19a!
Bus Operators quality of life is under constant attack, but as all of you are aware, MaBstoa and TA Managers are looking for the death blow that would make this job meaningless in terms of our buying power. As Bus Operators, we must do what ever we need to do to protect that! In Manhattan and the Bronx, ShopGate meetings have been occurring to give basic information, and pull support for our leaders.
There is a lot of media surrounding our battles and contract fight. There is also a lot  negativity coming from the forces that intend to run against the current leadership. (Politics) 
We have to stay focused on our fight in order to preserve our earning power.
The innocent folks of this Union have been sucked into a power struggle within itself that causes nothing more than additional division! 
We must fight together all others get out of the way!