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Metro Bus Drivers Overworked As Employees Call Out Sick With COVID, Other Illnesses

Hundreds of Los Angeles Metro bus drivers have contracted COVID since the outbreak began – and now a David Goldstein investigation has found some healthy drivers who say safety is being compromised because they’re being overworked.

Jan 17, 2021 · losangeles.cbslocal.com

Valley Metro workers push for ‘safe service’ as COVID-19 cases rise among employees

“The hard-working men and women of Valley Metro have been providing critical transportation services getting essential workers to their jobs since the COVID-19 pandemic began. ..."

Jan 15, 2021 · www.wfxrtv.com

Labour Board ruling upholds Transit union's 2019 strike action

The Manitoba Labour Board has ruled in favour of Winnipeg’s Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU 1505) in a dispute with the city over strike action.

Jan 14, 2021 · winnipegsun.com

Central Md. Leaders Seeking Huge Infusion of Cash for Struggling Transit Systems

For the second year in a row, elected leaders from Central Maryland are urging the General Assembly to dramatically boost spending on the state’s existing bus and rail system.

Jan 13, 2021 · www.marylandmatters.org

Bay Area Transit Unions Join Forces to Win Safety Protections and Beat Back Layoffs

Before Covid, transit unions in the Bay Area—six ATU locals, and one local each of TWU and the Teamsters—often faced their individual struggles in isolation. But during the pandemic, these locals united across the region ...

Jan 13, 2021 · labornotes.org

Good news for our brothers and sisters of Local 1182-Saint John, NB in reaching a fair and just contract agreement.

The Saint John Transit Commission and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1182 have reached a new three-year collective agreement.

Jan 12, 2021 · www.thewave.ca

NY State enters Phase 1b vaccine administration for transit workers and other essential workers.

Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Include Individuals 75 and Older, First Responders, Corrections Officers, Teachers and Other School Staff; In-Person College Instructors, Childcare Workers, Public Facing Grocery Store Workers, Transit Workers and ...

Jan 12, 2021 · www.governor.ny.gov

GRTC, union stalled on new contract for drivers

Drivers of buses and Pulse vehicles continue to work under the terms of the old contract, according to Maurice Carter, president and business agent for Local 1220 of the Amalgamated Transit Union.

Jan 12, 2021 · richmondfreepress.com

VTA plans to run more buses on seven routes so it doesn’t leave so many people behind

The changes slated to take effect in February are positive steps forward, but they won’t completely solve the problem of passengers being left behind, said John Courtney, president of ATU Local 265, which represents roughly 1,500 VTA transit workers.

Jan 12, 2021 · sanjosespotlight.com

After 41 years, a final run for first woman to drive bus for Red Rose Transit

At the wheel of the Route 18 bus, Denise Smith, 64, departed Lancaster’s Queen Street Station with two riders at 12:10 p.m. Friday on a run to Elizabethtown that would prove routine in every way but one: it was her last after 41 years.

Jan 11, 2021 · lancasteronline.com

Winnipeg Mayor wondering when essential city workers will be eligible for vaccine

The Amalgamated Transit Union 1505 (ATU) executive vice president James Van Gerwen said they have asked the city to be included in the next round of vaccinations along with emergency personnel.

Jan 11, 2021 · winnipeg.ctvnews.ca

TTC tells employees not to carpool. Union accuses agency of hypocrisy over COVID-19 guidance

“It’s completely ridiculous,” said Local 113 president Carlos Santos in an interview. “You don’t want two members that work in the same location that are wearing masks in their vehicle together, but it’s okay for a bus to go by with 50 people on there?”

Jan 08, 2021 · www.thestar.com

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