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Uber shortchanging NYC drivers by millions of dollars

Uber has time and time again demonstrated complete disregard for the welfare of its drivers and the news of this egregious and suspicious error comes as no surprise to the men and women who work for the company,” ATU Local 1181.

May 25, 2017 · Consumerist

Local 689 Demands Safety on Metro Buses

WMATA isn't allowing bus operators to complete important daily pre-trip inspections before vehicles leave the lots threatening safety of riders and drivers.

May 19, 2017 · Washington Informer

Saskatchewan Government decision to eliminate STC is unlawful and shameful

ATU Local 1374 filed a lawsuit alleging the closure of STC by the Saskatchewan government is unlawful because it violates one of provinces existing laws, the Crown Corporations Public Ownership Act.

May 17, 2017 · CBC

Toronto subway workers should be allowed to wear masks amid air quality concerns

A new Local 113 video draws attention to a recent study into the air quality in the subway system and criticizes the TTC for refusing to address the problem or even allow employees to wear protective masks.

May 16, 2017 · CP4

Not all heroes wear capes

A South Carolina school bus driver is being called a hero for her quick action to help get 56 students off the vehicle before it burst into flames.

May 11, 2017 · NY Daily News

CEO pay increases to 347 times average workers

In 2016, CEOs of S&P 500 Index companies received on average, $13.1 million in total compensation In contrast, production and nonsupervisory workers earned only $37,632, on average, in 2016—a CEO-to-worker pay ratio of 347 to 1.

May 09, 2017 · AFL-CIO

Winnipeg Transit continues to put drivers at risk

Despite the stabbing death of bus driver in February, Winnipeg Transit has failed to make changes that put workers' safety as a top priority says ATU Local 1505.

May 09, 2017 · CBC

Lessons from the collapse of Bridj

There is a reason why public transportation systems historically require subsidy – they are expensive to build, operate, and maintain. Fares by definition cannot cover all of the costs.

May 08, 2017 · Commonwealth magazine

Buffalo transit workers rally for fair contract

It’s been more than 9 years since Local 1342-Buffalo, NY members have had a new contract.

May 08, 2017 · www.wgrz.com

Seniors, students and bus drivers rally to save STC

Local 1374 organized the protest, calling on the government to reverse its decision to scrap the provincial bus company, saying rural residents and low-income earners who depend on the service will be hurt by the cut.

May 05, 2017 · Parkland Online

Calgary transit workers slam decision to layoff and outsource 60 jobs

Local 583 has mounted a multimedia campaign blasting the move, saying jurisdictions that have adopted the same policies have reversed them after finding them ineffective. The city has ignored the Locals proposals on how to increase efficiencies.

May 05, 2017 · Calgary Sun

ATU hero in Toronto

Quick-thinking TTC worker saves life of man in distress

May 02, 2017 · www.citynews.ca

Florida bus driver attacked by passenger

Assault on Public Transit Operators is unacceptable behavior and carries with it enhanced penalties including a ban from riding the bus for a period of time or even permanently, said ATU.

May 01, 2017 · News Cafe

TTC workers barred from job for wearing masks despite poor air pollution study

Local 113 operators were barred from wearing medical masks while on the job a day after a damning report revealed poor air quality levels in Toronto’s subway system.

Apr 28, 2017 · CP24

DC Metro workers protest agency's dangerous sick policy

Upset with a new sick leave policy, hundreds of workers made sick requests, which were denied. Workers must now request most excused absences, like for a doctor’s appointment, and get supervisor approval at least three full workdays in advance.

Apr 27, 2017 · WUSA 9

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