Richard Davis tendered his resignation last week, citing health concerns, but his departure comes as union leadership suspended him amid an investigation of allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate at the union, according to a statement put out by the TWU Local 100 over the weekend.

We are now moving forward and laser-focused on upholding the great legacy of this proud Union,” TWU said, in part, in a statement.

Richard Davis is facing ‘credible’ accusations that he pressured an employee into sex and threatened her if she tried to end the relationship.

The president of New York City’s chapter of the Transport Workers Union has resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct, the union announced. In a statement on its website, TWU Local 100 said that Richard Davis cited health reasons for his resignation,

Richard Davis, the president of New York City’s largest transit worker union, TWU Local 100, has abruptly gone on sick leave — a move multiple sources say comes amid efforts to force the union boss from his job less than 3 weeks after his re-election.