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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2025

California's AC Transit, Labor Union Reach New Agreement

In a decisive show of unity, Local 192 approved the CBA by an impressive 73% of members who cast ballots, according to AC Transit.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2025

California's VTA: 3 of 4 Unions Have Ratified Contracts

Despite outreach efforts by VTA, negotiations with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265 remain unresolved, according to the agency.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2024

Report Examines How to Address the Transportation Industry's Human Infrastructure

The latest MTI perspective explores the issue of failed human infrastructures by synthesizing the results of a recent expert panel discussion that underscores the need for greater attention to mindfulness and more in industry workplaces.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2024

Boston's MBTA Strikes Labor Agreements with Entire Workforce

The accomplishment, the first of its kind since 2009, was realized within 18 months of the Healey-Driscoll Administration taking office and under the leadership of MBTA GM Phillip Eng.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 14, 2024

California's OCTA Approves 3-Year Bus Operator Contract

The agreement with Teamsters Local 952 includes wage increases of 14% over the next three years, beginning this month and running through April 2027.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 29, 2024

Acting Secretary of Labor Visits GILLIG Headquarters

Acting Secretary Su's visit highlighted the company's commitment to its workforce, as well as the key role the transit bus manufacturer plays in driving the country toward a more sustainable future.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 15, 2024

New Report Examines Racial/Ethnic, Gender Diversity in Transit

The Mineta Transportation Institute's study concludes that the transit workforce is not representative of the U.S. labor force in terms of either sex or race/ethnicity.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 13, 2024

Ohio's COTA Names New President/CEO

Monica Tellez-Fowler was voted unanimously by the board to take over for Joanna M. Pinkerton following her departure on May 6.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 12, 2024

IndyGo Extends Signing Bonus for New Operators, Mechanics

To sweeten the deal even more, the board also recently approved pay increases for these essential positions, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

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Photo GalleriesAugust 18, 2021

PSTA, SEIU Celebrate New Pay Scale for Bus Operators

The board at St. Petersburg, Fla.’s Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority unanimously approved a three-year contract with its union, SEIU, which will bump the starting pay for bus operators from $15 per hour to $16 per hour, beginning Oct. 1.

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