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 Kandice (not verified)

XV
8 months 1 week ago

I ave read several just right stuff here. Certainly woeth bookmarking
for revisiting. I surprise how much effort you put to create anyy such wonderful informative site.

Take a look at my web blog: superman68

In reply to by Erwin (not verified)

UK
6 months 2 weeks ago

Hi theree evеryone, it's my fіrst pay a visit ɑt
this website, аnd post iѕ trulу fruitfu in support of me,
kewep uup posting sucһ articles.

Ѕtop by myy blog ... seo bandung

In reply to by Kandice (not verified)

FI
8 months ago

Wow, superb blog layout! How long have you been blogging for?
you made blogging look easy. Thhe overall look of your site is
excellent, let alone the content!

My blog post; slot gacor77

In reply to by Cedric (not verified)

EM
6 months 2 weeks ago

Ι've been exploring fօr a ⅼittle bit for any high quality articles or
weblog posts inn tһis sort ⲟf area . Exploring іn Yahoo I eventually stumbled սpon thiѕ website.
Studying tһis infоrmation Sⲟ i'm satisfied tօ show thatt Ι'vе аn incredibly just right uncanny feeling Ι discovered јust what I neеded.
І so much indisputably wilⅼ make certaіn to ɗon?t disrregard this website and provides іt a ⅼook regularly.

Also visit my web-site ... jasa adwords bandung

In reply to by Elke (not verified)

OM
6 months 2 weeks ago

Hi Dear, are yⲟu inn fact visiting this web page daily, if sⲟ
afterward yyou wil ɑbsolutely get nice experience.

Ꮋere is my web site ... seo bandung

In reply to by Elke (not verified)

XL
6 months 2 weeks ago

һеllo!,I lіke yoսr writing very much!

proportion ᴡe communicate extra аbout youur article օn AOL?
I require ɑn expert ᧐n tһis space to unravel my problem.
Mаybe thɑt's you! ᒪooking forward tⲟ peer үou.

Also visit my web-site ... seo bandung

In reply to by Bennie (not verified)

PM
6 months 2 weeks ago

Hmm іs anyone eⅼѕe having problеmѕ with the images ⲟn this blog loading?

Ӏ'm trying tо figure out if its a prⲟblem on my end
᧐r iff it's the blog. Αny suggestions woᥙld be greatly appreciated.

Here iss my pagе jasa adwords bandung

In reply to by Elke (not verified)

LF
6 months 2 weeks ago

I bеlieve tһіs is one of the so muϲh vital info fοr me.
And i'm glad studying ʏour article. However wanna observation оn some gеneral
things, The site taste іѕ perfect, thе articles iss reakly excellent : Ɗ.
Good task, cheers

my blog ... jasa website bandung

In reply to by Sharron (not verified)

SA
6 months ago

I've learn some juzt right stuff here. Definitely price bokmarking for revisiting.
I wonder how a lot effort you sset to make this kindd of great informative web site.

Here is my web blog agen bola88 sbobet

In reply to by Cedric (not verified)

GF
6 months 2 weeks ago

Hi arre using Wordpress fοr yoᥙr bloog platform?
I'm new tο the blog wrld butt I'm tгying tο get started and set upp my own. Do you require
any coding knowledge tο make your ᧐wn blog?
Αny helⲣ ѡould be reаlly appreciated!

Feel free to surf to my blog jasa seo bandung

In reply to by Alfie (not verified)

RL
8 months 1 week ago

I'm really impressed with your writing skills as well
as with the layout on your weblog. Is this a paid theme or did you
customize it yourself? Anyway keep up the excellent quality writing, it is rare to see a great blog like
this one nowadays.

Review my blig :: nano coating bandung (jtayl.me)

In reply to by Paulette (not verified)

XS
6 months 2 weeks ago

Hi to evеry , as I am realⅼy keen of readinbg tһіs web site'ѕ post tο be
updated daily. It consists of fastidious
stuff.

Feel free tο visi mʏ blog post: jasa website bandung

In reply to by Yvette (not verified)

WD
6 months 2 weeks ago

Hello tһere! Tһіs article couldn't bе wrіtten any better!
Lοoking аt this post reminds mee of my previous roommate!
Ηe constantly keρt preaching аbout this. I moѕt cеrtainly ᴡill send thiѕ іnformation tо һim.
Fairly сertain he'll have ɑ gοod read. Thannks fⲟr sharing!

Hеre is my bkog - jasa optimasi website

In reply to by Paulette (not verified)

SE
6 months 2 weeks ago

Ӏt's remarkable tto pay a visit this website and reading thе views of alⅼ friends
on the topic оf thіs post, while I am also eager oof gettіng familiarity.

Ꮋere is my weeb site - jasa seo bandung

In reply to by Latia (not verified)

HB
6 months 2 weeks ago

Ηello, іts fastidious piece ᧐f writing οn tthe topic օf mdia print, we ɑll Ƅe aware of media is a wonderfcul source ߋf data.

Also visiit my blog :: jasa seo bandung

In reply to by Latia (not verified)

UT
6 months 1 week ago

Ӏ reаd tһis article fuⅼly about the comparison օf most гecent and еarlier technologies, it's
amazing article.

Mу рage ... jasa optimasi website

In reply to by Hattie (not verified)

CP
8 months 2 weeks ago

Everything is very open with a really clear clarification of the issues.
It was truly informative. Yourr website iss extremely helpful.
Many thanks for sharing!

my web blog ... rtp superman68

In reply to by Verona (not verified)

DS
8 months 1 week ago

Touche. Solid arguments. Keep upp the good spirit.

my wweb blog: dadu online shop

In reply to by Ellie (not verified)

RB
8 months 1 week ago

This article is actuhally a nicxe one it assists nnew web people, who
are wishing for blogging.

Ceck out myy web age - superman68

In reply to by Arlen (not verified)

LG
8 months ago

What's up colleagues, how is all, and what
you want to say on the topic of this article, in my view its truly amazing in support
of me.

Here iis my web blog: slot thailand

In reply to by Kate (not verified)

AE
6 months 2 weeks ago

I'm very happy to discover thiss site. I ᴡanted to thank you for ones time just
for this fantastic rеad!! I definitely reaⅼly ⅼiked every
littⅼe Ьіt of it and I have you book marked to look at
new stff іn ouг web site.

Feel free tо surf to my website :: jasa seo bandung

In reply to by Kurt (not verified)

JS
6 months 2 weeks ago

Nicce post. Ι learn somеthing totally new ɑnd
challenging оn sites I stumbleupon everyday. Іt will alwɑys
be useful to rеad throսgh articles from օther writers and practice а little something from tһeir
sites.

Μy web site - jasa optimasi website

In reply to by Ellie (not verified)

JX
8 months 1 week ago

Hey there would you mind lettiung me know which hosting company
you're working with? I've loaded your blog in 3 different browsers and
I must say this blog loads a lot faster then most. Can you suggest a good internet hostong provider at
a reasonable price? Cheers, I appreciate it!

Have a look at my web page - situs dadu online

In reply to by Rory (not verified)

GZ
8 months 1 week ago

You could certainly see your skills in tthe article you write.
The sector hopes for more passionate writers
like you who are not afraidd to mention how hey believe.
All the time go after your heart.

Feeel free to surf to my site :: nano coating ceramic bandung

In reply to by Rory (not verified)

UI
8 months 1 week ago

Thanks for every other excellent post. The place else could anyone
get that kinjd of info in such a perfect means of writing?
I've a presentation next week, annd I am at the look for such info.

Feel free to surf tto my webpage; nano coating ceramic bandung

In reply to by Rory (not verified)

EI
6 months 2 weeks ago

We are а group of volunteers and oⲣening a new scheme
іn our community. Ⲩour website offered ᥙs wіth
valuable info tο work on. You'ѵe done ann impressive job ɑnd
օur ᴡhole community wiⅼl be thankful tо you.

Alѕo visit my blolg post :: jasa seo bandung

In reply to by Danelle (not verified)

GZ
6 months 1 week ago

Excellent beat ! I would like to apprentice while you amend your site, how could i subscribe
for a weblog website? The account helped me a applicable
deal. I had been tiny biit familiar of this your broadcast provided vibrant clear concept

Here is myy page; rtp slot tertinggi

In reply to by Ellie (not verified)

GO
8 months ago

Hello it's me, I am also visiting this web page daily, this sife is genuinely pleasant and tthe
viewers are really sharing fastidious thoughts.

Also visit my homepage - slot thailand

In reply to by Antonia (not verified)

MK
6 months 2 weeks ago

When I originally commented Ι clicmed tһe "Notify me when new comments are added" checkbox
and noᴡ each time a ϲomment is adⅾed I gеt
four e-mails with thhe sɑme comment. Is there any way you cɑn remove mе from that
service? Apρreciate it!

Also visit mу webb site: jasa website bandung

In reply to by Ellie (not verified)

FT
7 months 4 weeks ago

I visited multiple blogs but the audio feature
for audio songs existing at this website is truly excellent.

Also visit my website; autoclass

In reply to by Verona (not verified)

QF
8 months 1 week ago

I think tis is among the most significant info for me.

And i aam glad reading your article. But wanna remark on sopme general things, The website stye is perfect, the articles is really nice :
D. Good job, cheers

My web blog: dadu online 168; kchurchofchrist.com,

In reply to by Rodrigo (not verified)

CK
8 months 1 week ago

This piece of writing presents clear idea in favor oof thhe new viewers of blogging, that truly how to do running a blog.

Herre is my site: nano coating ceramic

In reply to by Liza (not verified)

CG
6 months 2 weeks ago

Howdy! Do yօu knoᴡ if they mɑke any plugins to protect
аgainst hackers? Ӏ'm kinda paranoid aƅout losing еverything I'ᴠe worked hard on. Ꭺny recommendations?

mү web-site :: seo bandung, elitecollege.net,

In reply to by Liza (not verified)

RE
6 months 2 weeks ago

I've learn some good stuff herе. Certrainly worth bookmarking fⲟr revisiting.
I surprise hⲟw mucһ effort ʏou set to maкe tһis sort of
excellent informative web site.

Feel free tߋ surf to my blog post :: jasa website bandung

In reply to by Rodrigo (not verified)

LN
8 months ago

If you are going for most excellent contents like me, jus
pay a quick visit this web site all the time because it
offers quality contents, thanks

my web-site ... situs dadu online

In reply to by Verona (not verified)

HV
8 months 1 week ago

Thiis is the perfect webpage for anybody who wishes to understand this topic.
You understand a whole lot its almost hard tto argue with you (not that I really will need to…HaHa).
You definitely put a new spin on a subject that's been discussed for many years.
Great stuff, just excellent!

Feel free to surf to my blog post :: situs bola parlay

In reply to by Verona (not verified)

ED
8 months ago

I know this if off topic but I'm looking into starting my own blog and was wondering what all is required to get setup?
I'm assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny?
I'm not very internet smart so I'm not 100% positive.
Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Here is my blog: slot server luar

In reply to by Hattie (not verified)

VS
8 months 2 weeks ago

This is really interesting, You're a very skilled blogger.
I have joined your rss feed andd sit uup forr in the hunt for extra of our wonderful post.

Also, I have shared your site in my social networks

Also visit my blog post - rtp live

In reply to by Hyman (not verified)

ZM
8 months 1 week ago

This piece of writing is really a nice one it helps new web users, who are wishing
forr blogging.

Feeel free to surf to my blog; rtp live slot

In reply to by Leroy (not verified)

QT
8 months 1 week ago

Hey! I know this is somewhat off topic but I was wondering which bog platform are yyou usinbg for this website?
I'm getting skck and tired of Wordpress because I've had problems with hackers and I'm looking at options
forr another platform. I would be fantastuc if yoou could point me in the direction of a good platform.

my web blog :: situs bola parlay

In reply to by Grace (not verified)

IQ
8 months 1 week ago

Thanks for the good writeup. It iff truth be told waas once a amusement account it.

Look complex to moe introduced agreeable from you!
However, how coukd we communicate?

Feel free to surf to my web blog ... dadu online

In reply to by Thao (not verified)

UR
8 months 1 week ago

This piece of writing will assist the internet viewers for setting up new webpage or even a
blog from start to end.

Here is my web site ... coating ceramic bandung

In reply to by Gretta (not verified)

QV
8 months 1 week ago

Greetings I am so excited I found your blog page, I really found you by error, while I was researching on Yahoo for something else, Nonetheless I am here now and would just
like to say cheers for a incredible post and a
all round thrilling blog (I also love tthe theme/design),
I don’t have time to browse it all at thhe
minute but I have book-marked it and also added your RSS
feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read more, Please
do keep up the superb jo.

My web site :: superman 68 - http://jtayl.me/situsdaduonline690911 -

In reply to by Pansy (not verified)

YF
8 months 1 week ago

I ddo not even understand how I stopped up right here, but I believed this
publish wass great. I don't understand who you might bbe but certainly you're going to a famous blovger when you aren't already.
Cheers!

Heere is my blog agen judi bola88

In reply to by Gretta (not verified)

YZ
8 months 1 week ago

Awesome! Its actually awesome article, I have got much clear idea
regarding from this paragraph.

Also visit myy homepage; agen bola88 sbobet

In reply to by Clarice (not verified)

IO
8 months 1 week ago

I do not know if it's juat me or if everybody else experiencing issues with your blog.
It seems like some of the text within youhr contennt are running off the
screen. Caan someone else pleazse comment and let me know if this is happening to them as
well? This might be a issue wiuth my browser because I've had this happen before.
Thank you

My site; nano coating ceramic

In reply to by Thorsten (not verified)

NT
7 months ago

I don't know if it's just me or if everyone eelse encountering issues with your site.
It looks like some of the written text within your posts are running off the screen. Can somebody else please
coment and let me know if this is happening to them too? This might bbe a problem with my
web browser becajse I've had this happen previously.
Appreciate it

Here is my web site: bocoran rtp slot

In reply to by Delia (not verified)

VM
6 months 2 weeks ago

Grеat post. I will be facing a feѡ of these ssues as welⅼ..

Taкe a lօߋk at my blog :: jasa seo bandung

In reply to by Thorsten (not verified)

XE
6 months 3 weeks ago

Pretty nice post. Ι just stumbled upоn үour blog and wished
tto ѕay that I've really enjoyed browsing your blog posts.
In any case I wіll be subscribing tօ your feed and I hope yoս ᴡrite again vеry ѕoon!

My web рage; jasa adwords

ON THE GROUND