One dead, five wounded in California Greyhound bus shooting, suspect in custody. About 40 people were on the bus, headed from Los Angeles to the San Francisco-Oakland area.
· www.nbcnews.comATU International President John A. Costa released the following statement in response to the “Moving Forward Framework” released by House Democrats
· www.atu.orgLack of washroom facilities has been a long-standing issue, one that's caused health problems among HSR drivers, said Local 107 President Eric Tuck, Under the new contract, drivers will have five minutes built into every run to use the facilities.
· CBCEclipse, a labrador and mastiff mix from Seattle, catches the bus to the play area by herself and then heads home after a runaround and meeting other dogs.
· Daily StarGO bus driver steps in to help young woman being stalked at night.
· MetroLinkDozens of union workers, elected officials and labor advocates crowded an MBTA board meeting Monday to slam officials for considering the use of a private bus operator to supplement public transit service.
· www.masslive.comLouisville, KY – After losing the Transit Authority of River City (TARC 3) contract to operate bus paratransit accessibility service, First Transit has been needlessly creating panic among workers and riders of massive job layoffs, says ATU Local 1447..
· www.atu.org"Overall, I don't think the morale is where it needs to be," says Ken Wilson, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 508, which represents bus and ferry operators, mechanics, and coin room workers.
· www.halifaxtoday.caEmployment 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.
· windsorstar.com“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...
· www.nydailynews.com"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.”
· ChronPeterborough 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.
· PTOCanada“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. ...
· www.atucanada.caPublic transportation systems in the United States gained passengers over the second and third quarters of 2019. But the boost came from two large cities.
· www.citylab.comThe 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...
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