From the President’s Desk:

Don’t Spike the Ball on the 5-Yard Line

President McGrath reads the District’s class-size proposal in its own words, explains why we’re still fighting for a floating cap on health benefits, and lays out why Thursday’s vote matters. A strike authorization vote does not mean MTA is moving to strike. It gives your bargaining team the leverage it needs to get a deal.

• Thu 11/5Show up at Downey and vote. Wear your MTA shirt. Details on exactly where to go are coming.
• 4:30–5:00Still have questions? Come to the general membership meeting — probationary, retiring, or just not sure what this looks like.