Skip to main content

Bus workers win back #OurPublicTransport for the people – #UnionWin

news

Things are getting back to normal at the Cinder Bed Road depot, one month after the longest strike in the history of the bus service in Washington, DC, USA, which led to an extraordinary victory for working people.

The bus operators walked out from the only privatised depot in the city on 24 October 2019 after losing patience with their employer, Transdev. The French multinational had failed to give workers the same benefits as other bus workers at WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority).

However, on 17 January 2020 they returned to work after winning major concessions in two separate agreements.

The first agreement, with WMATA, promises to return the bus depot to public ownership in two years at the end of the TransDev contract. This means the service will again be owned by the public it serves, and will give the working people at the depot strong, public-sector retirement and healthcare benefits and a liveable wage.

The second agreement, with TransDev, gave the bus workers the protections and immediate economic gains they needed to go back to work.

The bus operators are all from the ATU (Amalgamated Transit Union) Local 689. The president of Local 689, Raymond Jackson, said: “This was a stand for working people against mistreatment. These workers showed what you can achieve when you fight for what you deserve.

“This strike should be a warning to transit systems across the country: you should reconsider privatizing public transit. This is what you risk when trying to cut costs on the backs of workers and riders."

Working people in ITF unions around the world sent messages of support for the strike. You can see more here.

Post new comment

Restricted HTML

  • Allowed HTML tags: <a href hreflang> <em> <strong> <cite> <blockquote cite> <code> <ul type> <ol start type> <li> <dl> <dt> <dd> <h2 id> <h3 id> <h4 id> <h5 id> <h6 id>
  • Lines and paragraphs break automatically.
  • Web page addresses and email addresses turn into links automatically.

Comment

In reply to by Nereida (not verified)

AL
8 months 2 weeks ago

My developer iis trying to persuade me to move to .net
from PHP. I have apways disliked the idea
because of the costs. But he's tryiong none the less.
I've been using Movable-type onn various websites for about a year and
am worried about switcying to another platform.
I have heard fantastic things about blogengine.net.
Is there a way I can import all myy wordpress posts into it?
Any kind of help would be greatly appreciated!

My webpage - situs slot gacor hari ini gampang maxwin terpercaya (www.lofficinadelsapere.it)

In reply to by Leoma (not verified)

UO
8 months 1 week ago

Unquestionably imagine that which you said. Your favourite justification appeared too
be at the net the simplest factor to take note of.
I say to you, I definitely get annoyed at the same
time as folks think about concerns that they just don't know about.
You controllled to hit the nail upon the highest aand
also defined out the whole thing with no need side effect ,
other folks can take a signal. Will probably be again to get more.
Thanks

Feel free to visit my web blog - superman68

In reply to by Fredric (not verified)

NC
8 months 1 week ago

I constantly spent my half an hour to read this weblog's articles daily along with a muug of coffee.

Feel free to surf to my webzite ... rtp live

In reply to by Linnie (not verified)

KL
7 months 1 week ago

yoս аre reaⅼly a gߋod webmaster. Τhe site loading speed is amazing.

It қind oof feels tһat you're ⅾoing any distinctivve trick.

Аlso, Тhe contents are masterpiece. үou have dobe a excellent
task oon tһis matter!

Feel free to visit my web site - slot online

In reply to by Reyna (not verified)

CW
8 months 2 weeks ago

I'm impressed, I have to admit. Seldom ddo I encounter a bloig
that's both educative and interesting, and without
a doubt, yyou have hit thhe nail on the head. The problem is something that too
few folks are speaking intelligently about. I aam very happy that I found this during my hunt for
something concerning this.

My blog - slot maxwin [https://www.lofficinadelsapere.it]

FW
8 months 2 weeks ago

hi!,I really like your wrditing very so much! share we keep inn
touch extra approximately your post on AOL?

I need a specialist on this space to unravel my problem.

May bbe that's you! Looking ahead to see you.

Also visit my blog post; situs sbo parlay - pamco.ir -

In reply to by Angus (not verified)

TX
8 months 1 week ago

I all thee tine used to reead paragraph in news papers bbut
now as I am a user of net therrefore from now I am using net for posts, thanks to web.

Feel free to visit my homepage ... nano coating bandung

In reply to by Casey (not verified)

UY
8 months 1 week ago

This post is worth everyone's attention. Where can I find out more?

Here is my page: sbobet terpercaya

In reply to by Angus (not verified)

AK
8 months ago

This site certainly has all of the info I needed about this subect and didn't know
who to ask.

Stop by my page; bocoran rtp slot

XF
8 months 1 week ago

What a information of un-ambiguity and preserveness of precious know-how on the topic of
unexpected emotions.

Allso visit my web page google bola

In reply to by Richie (not verified)

GC
8 months 1 week ago

Thank you for every other wondderful post. Where else may anybody get that
type of info in such a perfect approach of writing? I'vea presentation subsequent week, and I'm on the look foor such info.

my site :: judi sportsbook

In reply to by Richie (not verified)

CV
8 months 1 week ago

Great blog here! Also your website loads up very fast!
Whatt web host are yyou using? Cann I get your affiliate lik
to your host? I wish my site loaded up as quickly as yours lol

my web-site :: situs dadu online

In reply to by Geraldine (not verified)

ID
7 months 4 weeks ago

What a information of un-ambiguity and preserveness
off valuable familiarity about unexpected emotions.

Also visit my site; situs dadu terpercaya - redly.vip -

In reply to by Richie (not verified)

ZH
7 months 4 weeks ago

wonderful issues altogether, you just won a new reader. What might
you recommend iin regards to your post that you simplly made some ays in the past?
Any certain?

my webpage superman 68

LK
8 months ago

Hey fantastic website! Does running a blog similar to this require a massive amount work?
I've virtually no knowledge of programming however I was hoping to start mmy own blog
in the near future. Anyways, should you have any
ideas or tips for new blog owners please share. I
know this is off subject but I just had to ask.
Thanks!

My web blog; superman68

ZQ
8 months 2 weeks ago

I am really impressed with your writing skills and also
with thee layout on your blog. Is this a paid theme or did you customiz it yourself?
Either waay keep up the nice quality writing, it is rare to see a nice
blog like this one today.

My blog post; superman68

In reply to by Lacy (not verified)

SW
8 months 2 weeks ago

Highly descriptive blog, I enjoyed that a lot.

Will there be a part 2?

Also visit mmy blog ... situs bola

In reply to by Juliane (not verified)

WS
8 months 2 weeks ago

This info is worth everyone's attention. Where ccan I find out
more?

Feel free to visit myy web-site: situs bola parlay

In reply to by Wilbur (not verified)

XZ
8 months 2 weeks ago

Hi there, I think your website may be havikng browser compatibility
issues. Whenever I take a look at your blog in Safari,
it looks fine however, if opening in IE,it's ggot some overlapping issues.
I simply wanterd to provide you with a quick heads up!
Apart from that, great website!

My web site; situs dadu online

In reply to by Paul (not verified)

ZO
8 months 2 weeks ago

Everything is very open with a very clear
clarification off the issues. It was really informative.
Youur site is extremely helpful. Many thanks for sharing!

Here is my webpage - nano coating bandung

In reply to by Tina (not verified)

GG
8 months 2 weeks ago

Hello! I understand this is sort of off-topic but I had to ask.
Does building a well-established website suchh as yours take a massive amount
work? I'm cokmpletely new to running a blog however I do write in my diary everyday.
I'd like to start a blog so I can share my own experience aand views situs dadu online (https://lacruche.net/silence-oublie-leur-sang-parle-encore-barthelemy-changamuka-heritier-magayane-kibwana-et-consort).
Please let me know if you have any recommendations or tips for brand new aspiring blog owners.
Appreciate it!

In reply to by Tina (not verified)

GV
8 months 1 week ago

Hi there! I knhow this is kinda off topic however I'd figured
I'd ask. Woulld you be interested in exchanging links oor maybe guest authoring a blog article or vice-versa?
My site goes oover a lot of the same topics as yours and I believe we
could greastly benefit from each other. If
you're interested feel free to send me an email.
I look forward to hearing from you! Superb blog by the way!

My site: situs dadsu gacor (v.gd)

In reply to by Phillip (not verified)

SS
8 months 1 week ago

I was curious if you ever considerred changing the layout
off your blog? Its very well written; I love wwhat youve
got to say. But maybe you could a likttle more in the way of content so pesople couyld
conmnect with it better. Youve got an awfull
lot off text for only having one or 2 pictures. Maybe you
could space it oout better?

my web site bobet [okna-orbita.by]

In reply to by Paul (not verified)

ZJ
8 months 2 weeks ago

Thiss is really interesting, You are a very skilled blogger.

I have joined yur rss feed and look forward to seeking more of yoour magnificent post.
Also, I have shared your web site in my social networks!

My web-site :: situs dadu terpercaya

In reply to by Birgit (not verified)

OS
8 months 2 weeks ago

Its such as you read my mind! You appear too understand a lot approximately this,
such as you wrote the e book in it or something. I believe tat yoou can doo with a few p.c.
to power the message house a little bit, however instead of that, this is magnificent blog.
A fantastic read. I will certainy be back.

My webpage - live score

In reply to by Ruthie (not verified)

PL
8 months 1 week ago

Hi, this weekend is goold in favor of me, since this occasion i am reading this fantastic educational post here
at my residence.

Have a look at my homepage situs bola88 sbobet

In reply to by Ruthie (not verified)

QE
8 months 1 week ago

This is really fascinating, You're a very skilled blogger.
I have joined your rss feed and sit up for seeking more of your great post.
Additionally, I have shared your web site in my social networks

Also visit my blog: pelempar dadu google (http://gg.gg/daduonline69176)

In reply to by Birgit (not verified)

IY
8 months ago

Wonderful blog!I found it while surfing around
on Yahoo News. Do you have any suggestions on how
to get listed in Yahoo News? I've been trying for a while but I never seem to get there!

Thank you

Here is my homepage :: pelempar dadu google

In reply to by Birgit (not verified)

GB
8 months ago

First off I would like to say excellent blog! I had a quick question which I'd like to ask if you doo not mind.
I was curious to know how you center yourself and clear your thoughts beforde writing.
I have had a difficult time clearing my mind in getting my thoughts out there.
I truly do enjoy writing howewver it jyst seems like the first 10 too
15 minutes are generally wasted just trying to figure out hoow to
begin. Any ideas or hints? Thanks!

Also visit my blog: bocoran rtp slot

In reply to by Paul (not verified)

DR
8 months 1 week ago

Thanks for sharing your info. I really appreciate your efforts and I will be waiting for
yiur next write ups thank you once again.

Also visit my web-site :: superman68

In reply to by Hye (not verified)

JQ
7 months 1 week ago

I have been browsing online greater than three hours today, but I by no means found any
interesting article like yours. It is pretty woryh
enouhgh for me. In my opinion, if all webmasterrs and bloggers made
just right content mterial as you probably
did, the internet will likely be a lot more useful than ever before.

my blog - situs gacor rtp

In reply to by Juliane (not verified)

BV
8 months 2 weeks ago

Currently it looks like Movable Type is the top blogging platform available right now.
(from what I've read) Is that what you are using
on your blog?

Here is my web site sbobet88 (www.oasiskorea.net)

In reply to by Juliane (not verified)

LX
8 months 2 weeks ago

Hi! Would yyou mind if I share your blog with my twitter group?
There's a lot of people that I think would really appreciate your content.
Please let me know. Cheers

My page: autoclass coating car

In reply to by Elisha (not verified)

PW
8 months 2 weeks ago

Veery good info. Lucky me I came across your bblog by chance (stumbleupon).

I've book-marked it for later!

My website: slot gacor 77 (jandconcierge.com)

In reply to by Elisha (not verified)

CE
8 months 2 weeks ago

Wonderful bewt ! I wish to apprentice at the same time as you amend your site, how
could i ssubscribe for a blog webb site?
The account aided mme a acceptable deal. I were a little bit familiar
of this your briadcast ofcered vibrant clear concept

My web blog :: situs slot maxwin gampang maxwin

In reply to by Elisha (not verified)

JZ
8 months 1 week ago

Today, I went to the beach with my kids. I fkund a sea shell
and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and aid
"You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear." She
placed the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside
and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back!

LoL I know this iss completely off topic but I had too tell someone!

my blog: dadu online shop

In reply to by Odessa (not verified)

HO
8 months 2 weeks ago

Great work! That is tthe type of information that should be shared across the web.
Disgrace on the seek engines for no longer positioning this post higher!
Come on over and talk over with my site .
Thankms =)

Here is mmy web site superman68 (110.vg)

In reply to by Robbin (not verified)

XX
8 months 2 weeks ago

Remarkable things here. I'm very glad to seee your article.
Thanks soo much and I'm having a look ahdad to
contact you. Wiill you kindly drop me a e-mail?

Look at mmy site situs slot88 resmi pragmatic play

In reply to by Isabel (not verified)

EZ
8 months 2 weeks ago

Can I simply just say what a comfort to find ssomebody that actuallky understands what they are discussing
on the net. You actually understand how to bring an issue
to light and make it important. More people need
to check this outt and understand this side of your
story. I can't believe you're not more popular since yyou certainly have tthe gift.

Take a look at my web-site; superman68

In reply to by Clarice (not verified)

SS
8 months 2 weeks ago

Hurrah! Finally I got a web site from where I
be aboe to really take valuable facts concerning my study and knowledge.

Also visit my blog post; situs dadu gacor

In reply to by Florian (not verified)

ET
8 months 2 weeks ago

Marvelous, whast a blog it is! This eblog provides helpful information to us, keep it
up.

my web site pelempar dadu google (thestand-online.com)

In reply to by Isabel (not verified)

EA
8 months 2 weeks ago

Everything iss very open with a precise clarification oof the
challenges. It was truly informative. Your site is useful.
Thanks for sharing!

my site :: dadu online app

In reply to by Isabel (not verified)

VR
8 months 1 week ago

I think the admin of this weeb site is in fact working hard for his website, since here every material is quality based information.

Here is mmy web page; google bola

In reply to by Lila (not verified)

JU
8 months 1 week ago

Everything is very open with a very clear clarification of the issues.
It was definitely informative. Your site is very
useful. Thanks for sharing!

my web-site: superman68

In reply to by Lila (not verified)

YE
8 months 1 week ago

Thankfulness to my fatther who told me about this web site, this web site
is inn fact amazing.

Also visit my web site: situs bola88 sbobet

In reply to by Lila (not verified)

PU
8 months ago

I couldn't refrain from commenting. Exceptionally wepl written!

Feel fee to surf to my blog ... superman68

In reply to by Isabel (not verified)

WW
8 months 1 week ago

I’m not that much of a internet reader to bbe honest
but your blogs really nice, keep it up! I'll go ahead and bookmark your site too come back later.
All the best

Look into mmy blog google bola

ON THE GROUND