"On behalf of our membership of 44,000 transit workers, I convey deep condolences to the family of Brother Louis and offer them all the resources of the union as they go forward at this difficult time," Davis said.
"Transit work on the subway tracks is hazardous because of constant train traffic and because medical attention is not immediately available," he said. "TWU Local has always fought for better working conditions and we will determine whether any avoidable hazard contributed to this tragic death."
In August of 2024, the Biden administration ordered the MTA to improve safety protocols for workers after the death of a flagger on the job in 2023.
During a probe into the MTA's NYC Transit, the Federal Transit Administration discovered some alarming safety issues, which prompted the feds to order the MTA to conduct a safety risk assessment.
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