Transport Workers Union Selects "Ugliest Subway Rat" Photo
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The Transport Workers Union has announces a winner in its infamous "Ugliest Subway Rat" photo contest.
Michael Spivack took the winning photograph on the platform of the Seventh Avenue station at 53rd street and Broadway and had won a monthly MetroCard.
TWU started the contest in September as a way of calling attention to subway infestation.
"Our employees were complaining about the rat problem, they've been complaining for years, nothing was done. So with this collaboration with the public, we've at least gotten them to make some commitment," said TWU member Maurice Jenkins.
"I have some friends and coworkers who say they've never seen a rat in the subway, so by taking that picture and showing it to them. I've made them aware," said Spivack.
MTA officials responded by adding two work trains for more frequent rail cleanings, but the union says much more needs to be done.