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Low pay for bus drivers leads to a shortage, forced overtime
Grimes, a Regional Transit System bus operator, instantly knew what that was code for: another eight-hour shift away from his 14-year-old. A shift he didn’t ask for. — Apr 20
People concerned over proposed transit cuts submit petitions
The ATU Connecticut Legislative Council presented state Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, with nearly 4,000 signatures from people across the state who signed petitions opposing cuts to bus and rail service. — Apr 20
Winnipeg Local pushes clean public transit
"We believe that the PAYS model offers a chance for the government to create jobs in Manitoba, while working to reduce our emissions at no long-term cost to government," Chaudhary. — Apr 19
Atlanta paratransit workers call off strike, progress in negotiations
The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 732 had planned to stage a walkout to protest what it said are unsafe buses and dangerous working conditions. — Apr 18
Chattanooga Local files lawsuit charging CARTA violating first amendment rights of workers.
The suit, filed in Federal Court by attorney Jimmy Rodgers, says the bus drivers want to address the full board over certain safety and workplace concerns. — Apr 18