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Report urges TransLink to run HandyDART as a public service

Metro Vancouver’s aging population has some concerned that HandyDART buses won’t be able to keep up with demand. Now, a new report recommends boosting funding for the service and returning it to full TransLink control.

Oct 20, 2017 · Global News

Local 956-Allentown, PA helping relief effort for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico

Our union membership is fully engaged in this effort which will benefit the people of Puerto Rico,” Local President Ricky Vega says. “Many of our members have family on the island, as do many LANTA riders.”

Oct 19, 2017 · Bethlehem

SEAT & Connecticut Transit Workers to Call for Worker & Rider Advisory SEAT Board Positions

Citing the possibility of transit fare increases and service cuts, Southeast Area Transit District employees and transit workers from across the state will call for the creation of transit worker and rider advisory positions on the (SEAT) Board.

Oct 18, 2017 · Norwich Bulletin

Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB warns that re-opening intersection could cause pedestrians harm

The millions of dollars proposed for the initiative could be better spent improving transit operations and other infrastructure needs, Local 1505 President Aleem Chaudhary.

Oct 17, 2017 · Winnipeg Free Press

Greyhound Canada strike averted as Local 1415 reaches tentative agreement

After Local 1415 members previously unanimously rejected terms that included a five per cent wage cut and decreases in health and welfare benefits, the Local reached a deal with Greyhound Canada. A ratification vote is expected in the next two weeks.

Oct 11, 2017 · CBC

First Amendment Victory for Spokane Transit Authority Workers

Transit agency violated the constitutional rights of Local 1015-Spokane, WA, members working for the agency, by refusing to allow the Local’s advertisement to appear on STA buses.

Oct 10, 2017 · Spokesman Review

Guelph Local: Shortage of bus drivers

A number of factors, including operators off work due to injuries, are resulting in a challenge covering all of the available city transit shifts, says Local 1189 President Andrew Cleary.

Oct 04, 2017 · Guelph Today

Connecticut bus driver praised for handling crash

A bus driver is being called a hero for saving the day after a head-on crash sent the vehicle careening toward a group of students on a sidewalk.

Oct 03, 2017 · WFSB

King County Metro to pay back wages to transit operators

King County Metro will pay eligible transit operators back wages and other payments totaling $6.4 million to 2,403 current and former Metro operators who meet specific criteria defined by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Sep 30, 2017 · King County Metro

Hamilton Local: Bus ‘blind spots’ a risk to pedestrians

The union local for Hamilton's 450-plus city bus drivers has endorsed a cross-North America call for safer bus design spearheaded by parent organization Amalgamated Transit Union.

Sep 27, 2017 · Hamilton Spectator

After First Amendment victory, Pensacola transit workers reach deal

Local 1395-Pensacola, FL has reached an agreement with the Escambia County Commission to take over day-to-day operations of Escambia County Area Transit.

Sep 25, 2017 · PNJ

Rural communities hurt by Greyhound withdrawal

"Rural families should not have to expect less from their own government because they do not live in a big city," writes Local 1374's Amanda West in a guest column about the guarantee of regulated provincial bus service for all Canadians.

Sep 25, 2017 · Prince Georges Citizen

Rider attacks Thunder Bay bus driver

ATU Local 966 is calling on the City of Thunder Bay to develop better processes and quicker responses for dealing with assaults on bus drivers after the latest incident.

Sep 19, 2017 · TBS News Watch

Detroit Bus Drivers Expose Deplorable Working Conditions

In a resolution passed by ATU Local 26, Detroit transit workers are demanding the city provide improvements and immediately fix bus operator workstations. Call for an end to riders spitting and assaults on drivers and rodents, bed bugs on buses.

Sep 11, 2017 · Longroom

ATU supporters protest at the start of Grand Rapids Labor-day walk

As hundreds of participants lined up to start the five-mile walk, Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss was disrupted from addressing the crowd when she was met by protesters supporting the local Amalgamated Transit Union.

Sep 06, 2017 · www.therapidian.org

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