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RTD to receive $232 million through federal relief as workers demand protective equipment
The ATU is requesting that RTD use its portion of the $25 billion awarded to transit systems nationwide to institute rear-door entry and suspend fare collection, as well as provide gloves and masks to bus operators. — Apr 3
ATU Local 113 defends members for following public health guidelines during coronavirus crisis
Carlos Santos, President of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 113, released the following statement after TTC management appears to blame employee medical leaves and self-isolation for crowded TTC vehicles and reduced services. — Apr 2
Coronavirus: WRTA Stops Fare Enforcement, Enacts Rear Boarding
The transit agency's move comes after bus drivers protested on Monday over fears they were being exposed to coronavirus. — Apr 2
Spirit of ETS visible on EXPO Centre route
“This doesn’t affect just one of us,” he said. “It affects all of us. And it’s up to all of us to help out where and when and if we feel we can.” — Apr 2
Maple Ridge HandyDART driver worried about safety with COVID-19
The union representing HandyDART operators say they need more personal protective equipment to do their jobs as fears mount about the spread of COVID-19. — Apr 1