Category: Bus news
MLK advocated economic opportunity, trade unions
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. By Calvin StudivantAlternate Vice President, Bus Department As we follow the demonstrations of the 99 percent against the greed and wealth of America’stop one percent, I am reminded of a 1967 speech by Dr [...]
Indiana commencing new assault on labor unions
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. A new assault on labor unions is commencing in Indiana, with the Republican-controlled legislature setting their No. 1 2012 priority on passing right-to-work legislation that would permit workers covered [...]Santa Monica drivers ratify new contract
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. SANTA MONICA, Calif. – UTU members employed by Santa Monica Regional Bus Lines (UTU Local 1785) have ratified a new three-year contract by a three-to-one margin. The contract, which expires June 30, 2014, [...]Random drug, alcohol test rates set for 2012
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON – The Department of Transportation has ordered the following minimum random drug and alcohol testing rates for 2012: For workers in safety sensitive positions and whose safety is regulated by t [...]
LACMTA bus operators have new contract
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Williams LOS ANGELES – The almost 5,000 UTU members employed by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) have ratified a new contract, through June 30, 2014, by better than a thre [...]Charlotte bus drivers have new UTU contract
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Members of UTU Local 1715 have ratified a new agreement with Charlotte Area Transit by a three-to-one margin. The new contract provides for wage increases, freezes employee contributions [...]
Driving a bus ‘a potent stress cocktail’
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. By Bonnie MorrAlternate Vice President – Bus Department Operating a bus may be the most stressful job in America. Early in November, 100 Detroit bus operators walked off the job after repeated passenger a [...]