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Rick Smith Show talks to VTA driver Richard Townes on contract fight
Martha's Vineyard driver Richard Townes appeared on the Rick Smith Show to discuss their long contract fight and a possible strike on the vacation island. Listen here. — Apr 16
Milwaukee County Transit System to blame for contract dispute
Local 998 says the "The fight is on," as labor negotiations hit wall over health care coverage. — Apr 15
More training might have prevented Chicago Blue Line derailment
Local 308 President Ken Franklin said there’s an urgent need to update worker training, which he described as a “part-time system.” — Apr 15
‘Patriotic Millionaires’ Worry That Trumps Tax Cuts Are Increasing The Wealth Gap | NBC Nightly News
The Trump tax reform gave a permanent cut for high income earners and corporations to spur job creation. But a group of wealthy Americans, who call themselves “Patriotic Millionaires,” say they should be paying more in taxes. — Apr 15
Pennsylvania State Representative Pat Harkins renews push for worker's safety bill
That includes a bill related to an Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) worker who was killed in an on-the-job accident in 2014. — Apr 11