"The MTA, in their not-so-infinite wisdom, once again is taking away people who are the eyes and ears of everyone inside the transit system. I know that if you don't have this in the system, there's going to be issues."
"There's always a booth operator present to help make that happen. And what the MTA decided to do is, unilaterally not replace a worker if they go out of work, if an emergency happens - they want to keep the booths empty."
"The complaint alleges the MTA violated state public authorities law by failing to hold hearings before complete or partial closing of station booths. The lawsuit also alleges violations of the city's Human Rights Law, arguing that closing booths reduces access for riders with disabilities."
Transport Workers Union Local 100, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, and the Center for the Independence of the Disabled New York filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Manhattan Supreme Court. The complaint alleges the MTA violated state public authorities law by closing subway station booths without holding required public hearings. The suit claims these actions affect hundreds of locations and violate the city's Human Rights Law by reducing access for riders with disabilities, particularly those needing service gate assistance. Union officials argue booth operators serve as essential support for the transit system. The legal challenge represents the latest conflict between the union and MTA over staffing levels, occurring as both sides prepare for contract negotiations.
Read at New York City, NY Patch
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