This resource is part of the New York University (NYU) Transit Worker Study. It was written by researchers at the NYU School of Global Public health who have no affiliation the the MTA.
This guide was created specifically for New York City Transit Workers. Preparing for and experiencing an infectious disease emergency is likely different for every transit worker based on the particular job and own unique health history.
Written based on post-pandemic scientific research as well as interviews with transit workers who worked during the first 100 days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors recognize that this was a very intense and difficult time where many transit workers lives were lost. All New Yorkers owe much to the NYC transit workers who continued to work through the pandemic.
When faced with a future pandemic, this guide is intended to offer resources for the transit workforce to understand their rights and advocate for safe and healthy working conditions. Further, this resource provides an overview of general information and recommendations to prepare for and reduce the spread of many contact, droplet and airborne infectious diseases.
