Another crucial part of my platform is Expanded Overtime, which ensures that all Stations employees are fairly compensated for their hard work, especially when working beyond their regular hours. This plan maintains overtime pay at time and a half for all workdays that extend beyond a scheduled tour, and doubles regular pay for workdays that exceed 12 hours. This initiative is about rewarding dedication and providing fair compensation for those who go above and beyond their scheduled duties.

Why Expanded Overtime Matters

• Fair Compensation for Extra Hours: Many of us frequently work long hours beyond our scheduled tours to ensure that operations run smoothly and that the city keeps moving. Under this initiative, overtime pay at time and a half will remain in place for any hours worked beyond the scheduled shift, ensuring that you are paid fairly for the extra time and effort you put into your work.

• Double Pay for Shifts Longer Than 12 Hours: For those grueling, extended workdays that exceed 12 hours, overtime pay will double your regular pay, providing substantial compensation for those who take on marathon shifts. This extra financial recognition is essential for acknowledging the physical and mental toll that comes with working such long hours. You deserve to be fairly compensated for these demanding days.

The Economic Impact

• Compensating the Hardest Workers: Working overtime often comes with sacrifices—whether it’s time away from family or increased fatigue. This initiative ensures that those who consistently put in extra time are fairly rewarded, particularly for those marathon shifts that can stretch well beyond a typical workday. By doubling pay for shifts over 12 hours, we’re making sure that every minute of your hard work counts.

• Aligning with Industry Standards: Overtime pay at time and a half is a standard practice across many industries, but extending it to double pay after 12 hours sets a new standard of fairness. It acknowledges the challenges of working such long hours and compensates Stations employees accordingly. This helps ensure that we’re not just meeting industry standards—we’re exceeding them by fairly rewarding those who keep our system running through long, difficult days.

Why This Matters Now

• Recognizing Dedication and Sacrifice: Stations employees often step up during emergencies, unexpected shifts & operational challenges. This initiative acknowledges that sacrifice by providing increased financial rewards for those who work beyond the typical day, particularly when shifts extend to 12 hours or more. It’s about recognizing the dedication, commitment, and hard work that goes into keeping New York City’s transportation system running smoothly.

• Improving Work-Life Balance: Although overtime is sometimes necessary, this initiative also encourages smarter scheduling and planning. By offering double pay for shifts longer than 12 hours, we’re incentivizing better workforce management, which could help reduce the number of excessively long shifts. This could improve work-life balance for employees, while still compensating those who choose to take on extended hours.

• A Step Toward Financial Security: Expanded Overtime is also about providing greater financial security for those who are willing and able to put in the extra hours. For many employees, overtime pay is an essential part of making ends meet, and this initiative provides even more financial rewards for those who go the extra mile. It’s a way to ensure that your hard work pays off in a tangible way, with increased earnings for extended shifts.

Fair Pay for Hard Work

Expanded Overtime is about making sure every Stations employee is fairly compensated for their time and effort. Whether you’re working a few extra hours or putting in a 12-hour day, this plan guarantees that your time is valued and your pay reflects the hard work you do. By maintaining overtime pay at time and a half, and doubling pay for shifts longer than 12 hours, we’re ensuring that those who go above and beyond are financially rewarded.

This initiative reflects our commitment to ensuring fairness, respect, and financial security for all Stations employees. Together, we can make this a reality and ensure that everyone who works beyond their scheduled tour is compensated fairly. Let’s take this step to improve our future and guarantee that your hard work is valued every time you clock in.