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If you don't hire anyone new, the MTA union gradually loses power. That's a big no-no in the eyes of the union. Make-work bills aren't about saving jobs, but ab

If you don't hire anyone new, the MTA union gradually loses power. That's a big no-no in the eyes of the union. Make-work bills aren't about saving jobs, but about saving power.

idle_zealot 1y ago
Alright, then add station attendant jobs. People complain about the MTA feeling unsafe, have some guys dressed up in train uniforms hang around the station, able to answer questions or deescalate any commotion.
- tekla 1y ago
  They do that already. Everyone knows they have no power, so nobody cares.
- emchammer 1y ago
  The old guard station attendants were so good. Ask them for ANY destination and they would know it cold. MTA should be adding jobs, not removing them.