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Metro Bus Drivers Overworked As Employees Call Out Sick With COVID, Other Illnesses
Hundreds of Los Angeles Metro bus drivers have contracted COVID since the outbreak began – and now a David Goldstein investigation has found some healthy drivers who say safety is being compromised because they’re being overworked. — Jan 17
Valley Metro workers push for ‘safe service’ as COVID-19 cases rise among employees
“The hard-working men and women of Valley Metro have been providing critical transportation services getting essential workers to their jobs since the COVID-19 pandemic began. ..." — Jan 15
Labour Board ruling upholds Transit union's 2019 strike action
The Manitoba Labour Board has ruled in favour of Winnipeg’s Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU 1505) in a dispute with the city over strike action. — Jan 14
Central Md. Leaders Seeking Huge Infusion of Cash for Struggling Transit Systems
For the second year in a row, elected leaders from Central Maryland are urging the General Assembly to dramatically boost spending on the state’s existing bus and rail system. — Jan 13
Bay Area Transit Unions Join Forces to Win Safety Protections and Beat Back Layoffs
Before Covid, transit unions in the Bay Area—six ATU locals, and one local each of TWU and the Teamsters—often faced their individual struggles in isolation. But during the pandemic, these locals united across the region ... — Jan 13