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Via Emailed December 29, 2021
TO: RTA from ATU Local 1560
Mr. Alex Wiggins, CEO RTA
2817 Canal St., New Orleans, LA
Dear Mr. Wiggins,
The ATU Local 1560 is requesting New Orleans RTA to improve the PPE and Safety for Operators and Riders.
The Corona virus (Delta and Omicron) is spiking in New Orleans, and we (Operators and riders) are more vulnerable than administration. Although everyone is in danger, the Union is asking for extra protection because the Operators are Frontline employees.
ATU Local 1560 is requesting the following:
N95 or KN95 mask every day for each Operator
Small sanitizer refillable bottles
Sanitizer Refill Stations around the facilities so employees can refill their small sanitizer bottles
Vehicles sanitized every 2 hours while in service and detail sanitize (foggers) upon returning to the station daily
Facilities sanitized everyday
Pandemic sick pay
Pandemic lost time pay
Thank you for your cooperation in this serious matter.
Gregory Gable, Finance Recording & Treasury Secretary
ATU Local 1560, 504-373-9176
New Orleans Regional Transit "RTA" Response December 29, 2021
Thanks, Greg
ATU LOCAL 1560 IS MASK UP!