Local 107: Keep the new LRT system public Local 107 has launched a "Keep Transit Public" website, petition and video this week to encourage public officials to hire HSR drivers to run the new light rail transit (LRT) system. Jun 20, 2017 · CBC
Staten Island transit workers call for better protection after attack on bus driver After a bus driver was punched and kicked by a rider at the Staten Island Ferry, Local 726 says the MTA should bring back the NYC Transit Department of Security Eagle Team force that used to check for farebeaters. Jun 20, 2017 · SI Advance
ECAT workers, Commissioner Doug Underhill at odds over ECAT's future ECAT workers distributed flyers and buttons Monday telling riders to call county commissioners to encourage them to support the transit system. They also blamed Commission Chairman Doug Underhill with threatening to end ECAT altogether. Jun 07, 2017 · www.pnj.com
Spokane Transit bus drivers seek protection after recent assaults Assaults and threats against Spokane Transit Authority drivers appear to be on the rise, and that has drivers concerned, according to the leader of the union that represents many of the drivers. Jun 06, 2017 · www.spokesman.com
Spokane transit workers sue authority over refusal of pro-union bus ad Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1015 asks, “Do you drive for Uber, Lyft, charter bus, school bus? You have a right to organize.” The ad includes the local union’s phone number. Jun 05, 2017 · www.spokesman.com
Lynx bus drivers lash out at agency over wages Local 1596-Orlando, FL members crowded a Lynx board meeting to tell the board to stop threatening their pensions and delaying pay increases. May 31, 2017 · Orlando Sentinel
'Good intentions' in new Winnipeg bus safety practices Local 1505 said formation of a new transit advisory board is the best of the host of security measures being proposed to improve safety on buses for riders and drivers. May 30, 2017 · MetroNews
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
