Retirement Luncheon for SFMTA Superintendents

A luncheon was held to honor 4 retiring SFMTA superintendents on June 24, 2010 at the Pete’s Tavern at King Street in San Francisco, California.  The retirees were Kathy Forrester from Street Operations, Madeline Harris from Flynn Division, George Louie from Potrero Division and Robert Louie from Woods Division.  David Hill,  Director of Transit for SFMTA led the program by giving them certificates from Mayor Gavin Newsom and plaques from SFMTA.  The retirement luncheon was organized by Mary Travis Allen, Senior Operations Manager and Ayn Antonio, Superintendent from Kirkland Division.  The event was attended by about 90 families and friends from the SFMTA.

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CONTRACT SURVEY FORM

We are beginning to enter into a contract with the MTA and CCSF. We are requesting member participation in addressing issues in the contract. Don't forget to send comments via email to

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2008 TWU Local 200
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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY AND THE TRANSPORT WORKERS’ UNION, AFL-CIO LOCAL 200 FOR SERVICE CRITICAL CLASSIFICATIONS AT THE MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO AND THE TRANSPORT WORKERS’ UNION, AFL-CIO LOCAL 200
JULY 1, 2006 – JUNE 30, 2010

Introducing American Income Life:

A True Friend of Labor

TWU Local 200 would like to introduce its members to American Income Life Insurance Company (AIL). Established and growing since 1951, its dedication to working people has made it the largest provider of supplemental insurance in the United States.  It has earned the respect of Unions nationwide because it is a 100% wall-to-wall Union Label insurance company.

A letter will be sent out this month to all members of Local 200 informing them of our Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage provided to our members at ‘No Cost’ by AIL. Included with this letter will be an enrollment card and we ask that each member and retiree fill out and mail back the postage-paid card within ten days in order to receive the “No Cost” benefits.

NOTE:  These supplemental benefits do not conflict with or replace any benefits currently provided by Local 200, but are offered in addition to them. 

The AD&D coverage is automatic for all members and retirees, however, you must return the yellow enrollment card to receive your AD&D Policy and designate your beneficiary, as well as, receive information about other programs and services.

      Here are some of the many reasons why AIL is the Insurance Company of choice for Unions:

American Income Life looks forward to working with the membership of Local 200 while giving them a union choice for their insurance needs. For any additional information please contact Mark Gagliardi, our representative at American Income Life, at (925) 698-0719. Do not call the Union office.

On January 12, 2005 Francisco DeCosta reported in the San Francisco BayView on the Muwekma Ohlone Park and Sanctuary.   Did the MTA waste $30 million of taxpayer money and jeopardize the electrical transmission lines to the Third Street Light Rail Line? click here to read the article

Third Street Light Rail Start-Up Now Scheduled for June 2006
Fourth Street Bridge in LIquidated Damages of $25,000 per day

Construction activities are currently ongoing throughout the entire Third Street Corridor. As of January 31, 2005 the project has spent approximately 63% of the total budget, including soft costs. With construction 58% complete, various contracts are approaching completion. All contracts are currently within budget and most of them are scheduled to complete in time to support the opening to revenue service.

MUNI is now tentatively projecting revenue service in June 2006, due to issues with Segment A. Segment A, the 4th Street Bridge, has been plagued with delays caused by unforeseen site conditions, quality control problems, and the contractor's inability to prosecute the work efficiently. DPW, which is managing the contract, proposed a global agreement to the contractor in an effort to mitigate the issues and deliver the site to MUNI in time for testing and startup. Unfortunately, the negotiations have broken down and, as a result, DPW began assessing liquidated damages at the rate of $25,000 per day starting on April 1 in accordance with the contract.

On March 3, MUNI re-advertised for bids the Metro East Maintenance facility (MME) and bids are expected by mid-April.  

Efforts continue to address environmental concerns along Third Street, and MUNI continues to publish its air monitoring results.   During February 2005, 80% of the tests were below the action threshold.

Completion of the rail line is now scheduled for late 2005, followed by six months of operational and simulated revenue testing leading to the start of revenue service in June 2006.

The Metro East Facility is expected to be ready for move-in in April ‘08.   

Source: San Francisco County Transportation Authority Status Report on the Third Street Light Rail Project, April 5, 2005.

click here for a pdf version of the entire
4/5/05 SFCTA report to the Plans and Programs Committee