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Transit Dispatchesby Michael GrecoOctober 23, 2019

Labor law issues for the transit employer considering automation

A duty to bargain with labor over the decision to automate and a duty to bargain over the effects of the decision may arise.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2019

Report finds 62% of U.S. workers didn't apply for job due to commute

Research highlights how commuting leads to lower productivity, higher costs, longer workdays, and different lifestyle choices.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2019

Transdev names new EVP, chief human resources officer

Charlotte Furton-Walker brings an impressive array of expertise over a career that spans more than 20 years.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Proterra taps new VP for its technical engineering team

Mike Boggess will be responsible for driving the company’s technology roadmap and program launch efforts and will lead cost and reliability improvement projects in these areas.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

COTA's 5-year plan focused on advancing mobility, opportunity

At the center of COTA’s Strategic Plan 2019-2024 is a commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, which is of core importance to the organization.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

NJ TRANSIT's FY20 budget to boost personnel, customer experience

Approximately 61% of the operating budget is dedicated to costs associated with labor and fringe benefits.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2019

Data shows health risks associated within transportation workforce

Findings include increased risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes for drivers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2018

GM accelerates car production cuts, focus on future tech

In addition to plant closures and layoffs, resources allocated to electric and autonomous vehicle programs will double in the next two years.

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Transit Dispatchesby Jim PoolmanJune 6, 2018

The State of Retirement for Transportation, Material Moving Workers

The economy largely depends on the transportation industry to keep people, and things, on track. Workers in this industry employ seven percent of America’s workforce and are expected to grow six percent by 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2017

LA Metro looks to increase hiring of women for construction jobs

A motion calls for agency to create and publish a score card system that reflects percentages of women hired by Metro contractors and develop an incentive program.

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