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Saskatoon Local concerned for worker safety over mask enforcement as assaults rise.
“Operator assaults are at an all-time high,” said Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615 president/business agent Darcy Pederson. “We don’t want to put our people at risk.” — Sep 23
San Jose committee recommends mental health, gun safety proposals
Local 265-San Jose, CA joins San Jose City Council Committee in announcing proposal to address mental health and gun safety in wake of tragic shooting that took the lives of nine Local 265 members. — Sep 23
An ATU hero at Local 1056-Flushing, NY.
The MTA recognizing Natalie Pierre-King for her compassion after she came upon a 14-year-old girl standing in the street looking confused. — Sep 22
States, cities grapple with critical school bus driver shortage
“You can’t pay these ridiculous wages, no benefits, no pensions, 401ks that people can’t afford to put into anyway,” said Costa, “We’ve been complaining about this and trying to help this industry because we knew this day would come.” — Sep 22
Beaumont transit workers hold Sunday picket for better work conditions ahead of possible strike
Local 1031-Beaumont, TX members send a strong message to management with practice picket for a possible strike. — Sep 20