Worcester, MA, may go free-fare transit
The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board voted unanimously to conduct a fare analysis that includes consideration of a fare-free system.
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Winnipeg Local rejects City’s offer, submits counter proposal
The Local's counter-offer includes an overhaul of Winnipeg Transit’s scheduling and a mental health professional available to ATU members, with a wage increase lower than the city’s previous offer.
· ManitobanBus drivers allege Connecticut Transit improperly stiffs them for travel time
Three local unions representing bus drivers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Connecticut Transit, alleging drivers improperly have gone unpaid for their time spent waiting while splitting shifts.
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VTA Bus Drivers Overwhelmingly Ratify First Contract
Drivers get first collective bargaining agreement ever with critical wage gains, job protections, and other improvements
·Striking VTA Bus Drivers, TCI Reach Tentative Agreement
On the 28th day of their historic labor strike and after two days of marathon bargaining sessions, Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) bus drivers have reached a tentative agreement with their employer, Transit Connection, Inc. (TCI).
·ATU on the passing of 32BJ SEIU President Hector Figueroa
John A. Costa, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) released the following statement in reaction to the death of Hector Figueroa, president of 32BJ Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
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