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Massive expansion of bus service will mean 'substantial' Transit Windsor job openings

Employment projections in the eight-year More Than Transit overhaul passed by council Monday show the number of drivers increasing from 166 to 250, a 51 per cent rise, and the total workforce expanding from 244 to 370, a 52 per cent rise.

Jan 23, 2020 · windsorstar.com

Local 1181-New York, NY schools bus drivers, attendants vote to authorize strike.

“Strikes are always a last resort for our members,” said Michael Cordiello, President of ATU Local 1181. “However, without further progress on medical coverage and pension funding through negotiations, our members will be left with no choice...

Jan 22, 2020 · www.nydailynews.com

Local 1056 has concerns with redesign of public buses in Queens, NY

"On its surface, this plan fails to recognize currently underserved neighborhoods,” said Local President Mark Henry. “It also removes the necessary mobility needs of the borough with longer rides to areas not part of existing typical commutes.”

Jan 18, 2020 · Chron

Peterborough Local members kept New Year’s Eve revelers safe

Peterborough Transit drivers kept over 3,000 customers safe on the road this New Year’s Eve with free transit, which provided for a fifth consecutive year.

Jan 16, 2020 · PTOCanada

Bus Operators in St. Thomas Vote to Join Canada’s Largest Transit Union

“This is a huge victory," said ATU Canada President John Di Nino. “With all the money being invested in public transit, the workers want to ensure that those who are actually on the buses have a voice in decision-making. ...

Jan 15, 2020 · www.atucanada.ca

Behind the Gains in U.S. Public Transit Ridership

Public transportation systems in the United States gained passengers over the second and third quarters of 2019. But the boost came from two large cities.

Jan 14, 2020 · www.citylab.com

HART and State Legislators partner on new proposed changes to protect transit employees

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) has partnered with Florida State Sen. Keith Perry (R-Gainesville) and Florida State Rep. Michael Beltran (R-Tampa), who just filed the Uniformed Public Servant Protection Act...

Jan 14, 2020 · www.masstransitmag.com

Thunder Bay Local calls for better protection for bus drivers

“We want bus shields now,” says Amalgamated Transit Union 966 President Ken Koza. “Bus operators are trying to steer a 40,000-pound vehicle through city streets and we need the safest possible workstations. ...

Jan 09, 2020 · www.999thebay.ca

ATU salutes this Local 1593-Tampa, FL bus driver for reuniting a lost man with his family!

A Fort Myers man who vanished from his home Friday was reunited with his family 100 miles away in Tampa with no explanation about how he got here.

Jan 09, 2020 · www.abcactionnews.com

Uber’s Project Luigi is a backdoor attempt to circumvent AB5 to continue to exploit drivers

"It is yet another indication that Uber has no intention of treating its drivers fairly and respectfully. It’s a backdoor attempt to circumvent AB5 and continue to exploit Uber drivers," The Amalgamated Transit Union said in a press release...

Jan 08, 2020 · mashable.com

San Jose Local calls on VTA to expedite hiring of new bus drivers to deal with shortage

Canceled trips and stranded riders as Bay Area grapples with bus driver shortage.

Jan 06, 2020 · Times Herald

Strike averted as Windsor Local reaches tentative agreement

Transit Windsor riders can breathe a sigh of relief as Local 616 and Transit Windsor have reached a tentative agreement.

Jan 05, 2020 · CBC

Detroit bus drivers 'antsy' after recent attacks

"We've had everything from drivers being spit on to actually being punched," Tolbert said. "We definitely need more transit police — one car and eight officers for the entire city is not enough."

Jan 02, 2020 · www.detroitnews.com

Hamilton Local ratifies contract

"I am proud to announce that the union has officially approved a four-year collective agreement by a democratic vote of 83 per cent in favour of acceptance," said Local 107 President Eric Tuck.

Dec 30, 2019 · The Spec

San Jose Local's JWI Apprenticeship Graduates Receive First-Time College Certificate of Achievement

Another “first” for Local 265-San Jose, CA and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s Joint Workforce Investment (JWI) apprenticeship program.

Dec 27, 2019 · www.masstransitmag.com

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