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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2020

MTA, teams with urgent care network to test employees for COVID-19

The new partnership with the state’s largest healthcare provider marks the latest in a series of aggressive health and safety measures taken by the MTA to protect its vital frontline workforce.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2020

FTA issues advisory to reduce spread of COVID-19 among transit employees, passengers

The Safety Advisory recommends that transit agencies develop and implement procedures and practices consistent with all applicable guidance and information provided by the CDC and OSHA.

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Articlesby Charlotte DiBartolomeoApril 13, 2020

Transit's monumental challenges to support the frontline in the time of coronavirus

Fear, particularly when it’s sustained over a period of time, reorganizes the brain, cutting off the normal pathways to problem-solving.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2020

RATP Dev USA names new CEO

Arnaud Legrand has directed technical teams and projects for 21 years in complex transit operations, such as railway tests and aeronautical maintenance. 

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

Local distillery supplies hand sanitizer to GRTC

More than 100 gallons of liquid sanitizer were picked up from Reservoir Distillery, helping GRTC staff reporting to headquarters maintain proper personal hygiene practices.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

New York MTA to distribute 75K masks to frontline workers

Personal protective equipment, including masks, continues to be mandatory for certain positions and duties across the agency and will continue to be provided in these instances.

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Transit Dispatchesby Todd A. LyonJanuary 14, 2020

A transit employer’s duty to bargain over automation: Potential topics

Decisions on subcontracting, partial shutdown, layoffs, reassignment, and changes to the bargaining unit provide guidance.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2019

Staff shortages lead to Denver RTD's service reduction plan

Implementation of a service reduction will provide the agency with an opportunity to build up workforce while providing some relief to operators and reliability to customers.

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Transit Dispatchesby Alvero HasaniDecember 3, 2019

A transit employer’s duty to bargain over automation: Introduction

Three types of labor laws govern transit employment: NLRA, the RLA or state-specific public sector collective-bargaining statutes. 

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2019

Denver RTD's Genova announces retirement

Said he is fully committed to completing his time at the agency and will work with the board and staff to assure a seamless and smooth transition.

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