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Thunder Bay Local calls for better protection for bus drivers
“We want bus shields now,” says Amalgamated Transit Union 966 President Ken Koza. “Bus operators are trying to steer a 40,000-pound vehicle through city streets and we need the safest possible workstations. ... — Jan 9
ATU salutes this Local 1593-Tampa, FL bus driver for reuniting a lost man with his family!
A Fort Myers man who vanished from his home Friday was reunited with his family 100 miles away in Tampa with no explanation about how he got here. — Jan 9
Uber’s Project Luigi is a backdoor attempt to circumvent AB5 to continue to exploit drivers
"It is yet another indication that Uber has no intention of treating its drivers fairly and respectfully. It’s a backdoor attempt to circumvent AB5 and continue to exploit Uber drivers," The Amalgamated Transit Union said in a press release... — Jan 8
San Jose Local calls on VTA to expedite hiring of new bus drivers to deal with shortage
Canceled trips and stranded riders as Bay Area grapples with bus driver shortage. — Jan 6
Strike averted as Windsor Local reaches tentative agreement
Transit Windsor riders can breathe a sigh of relief as Local 616 and Transit Windsor have reached a tentative agreement. — Jan 5