transportation
Unions battle “Scrooge” Congress on transportation needs
January 2, 2014Federal transportation funding is so skimpy that Congress acts like Scrooge when it comes to helping pay for the nation's roads, subways, buses and other transportation.
Read moreUnion seeks more than just shutdown of 52 bad bus firms
December 16, 2013The government's shutdown of 52 intercity and tour bus companies for unsafe conditions is welcome, but does not solve the basic industry ills.
Read moreUnsafe buses being built in LA with $1.50-per-hour Chinese labor
October 30, 2013The workers have been living in dormitory-style housing for up to six months, getting paid only $1.50 per hour and a $50 a day allowance.
Read moreToday in labor history: Wreck of the Old 97
September 26, 2013The derailment left 11 of the eighteen on board dead and the remaining seven injured. Among the dead were engineer Broady, the conductor, and the flagman.
Read morePublic transit, living wage top 2014 “people’s” agenda
September 19, 2013"No worker should have to live off of poverty wages. People should be able to work 40 hours a week and take care of their families off of that."
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