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REMINDER: Shop Steward Training Sat, April 17th

The training will take place on April 17, 2021 from 10 am to 2 pm, with a 30-minute break for lunch at noon.

We have mailed you a packet of information, which will arrive in the next few days, to refer to after the training.

If you have any questions, please call the Union Hall.

CT COVID-19 Premium Pay & Supplemental Leave Extended; Vaccine Eligibility Expands March 31

Greetings Community Transit Colleagues,

COVID-19 Vaccines Now Eligible

Beginning today, employees who qualify under Washington State’s Phase 1B, Tier 2 are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Phase 1B, Tier 2 includes transit employees who work within 6 feet of other people (workers or customers) for more than 3 hours a day. We have evaluated positions at Community Transit and have determined this includes:

COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccines are being administered at the Arlington Airport.

In Memory of Scott Ryan

In Memory of Scott Ryan
A tree dedication ceremony will take place on March 25 in remembrance of beloved Coach Operator Scott Ryan, who passed away a year ago while being treated for COVID-19.
The dedication will begin at 11: 30 a.m.

Community Transit CEO Response to Sunday's Shooting

From: Ric Ilgenfritz <Ric.Ilgenfritz@commtrans.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2021 
Subject: Response to Sunday’s Tragedy

Greetings Community Transit Colleagues,

I want to provide you with an update on the status and steps we are taking in response to last Sunday’s tragic shooting event.

Emergency Incident on Swift Sunday evening, Mar 7th

Official notice from Community Transit

CT Colleagues: 

I write with somber greetings this morning.  By now many of you have heard that we experienced a fatal shooting last night aboard a Swift coach in Everett.  Our coach operator is safe and unharmed.  Based on initial reports, the incident involved passengers.  Everett Police responded to the scene and took a suspect into custody.  EPD is now on point handling the investigation. 

WA Transit Workers Eligible for Vaccines Mar 22, 2021

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