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CapMetro bus drivers wearing eye black in protest ahead of possible strike
“This is a ‘Black Eye’ campaign to show that we’ve been getting punched in the face by MV Transportation and Capital Metro,” said Brent Payne, the local president of the Amalgamated Transit Union. — Feb 19
New coalition will advocate to reverse tax cuts and to spend more on education, housing, transportation
New Jersey’s prime location, top-tier public schools, and vibrant communities make it a world class economic hub, but the state’s beleaguered finances hold us back from reaching our full potential. — Feb 18
Transit surpluses could help fix system’s problems, says union
The Amalgamated Transit Union is calling for more transparency and accountability with Winnipeg Transit after the city was unable to identify where surpluses were being allocated. — Feb 14
Nearly 500 HART bus drivers were physically or verbally attacked in the last 3 years
TAMPA, Fla. — Brutal attacks on bus drivers made headlines in Tampa Bay last year. You may have heard about the two drivers attacked with knives in Hillsborough County. Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority driver Thomas Dunn died behind the wheel. — Feb 14
'Like angels': Students write valentines for Winnipeg bus drivers
Valentines come on the 3rd anniversary of the death of bus driver Irvine Jubal Fraser. — Feb 12