Tag Archives: Amalgamated Transit Union

The Real Agenda Behind the School-Bus Strike

Posted on January 26, 2013 by SquarePegDem

In a weekend Twitter exchange with Larry Hanley, president, ATU International (parent union for ATU Local 1181), Mr. Hanley challenged me to support an MTA takeover of the school-bus industry. When I asked if that was the endgame in mind, … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Public Policy | Tagged Amalgamated Transit Union, ATU, EPP, Green Bus Lines, Hanley, Larry Hanley, Local 1181, Mayor Bloomberg, MTA Bus Company, MTA takeover, National Labor Relations Board, NLRB, school-bus strike | Leave a comment

Truth about School-Bus Strike

Posted on January 16, 2013 by SquarePegDem

The misinformation swirling about this morning’s yellow school-bus strike is unbelievable. Last night, only News4NewYork reporter Pei-Sze Cheng correctly noted that the state COA ruled the 40 years old employee protection provision (EPP) “anti-competitive.” The Mayor and Chancellor continue to … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Public Policy | Tagged Amalgamated Transit Union, Dennis Walcott, EPP, Mayor Bloomberg, New York City, School bus, Strike action | 2 Comments

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