The union sent out this notice to its workers after negotiations between the MTA and the Union broke down. Accordint to the notice, the strike will begin on July 20, but riders are warned to expect slowdowns to begin as early as Wednesday, four days before the full strike begins. Read the notice below
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Business Fires All Employees Two Days Before Christmas
A River North sandwich shop gave its employees an unwelcome Christmas surprise on Sunday night, firing them all by email. The 20 employees of Snarf’s Sub Shop at 600 W. Chicago Ave. received the email last night around 5 p.m. Grid obtained it this morning. It reads as follows. 1. Due to increased competition and… Continue reading Business Fires All Employees Two Days Before Christmas
New York School Bus Drivers Begin Strike Today
More than 8,000 New York City school bus drivers and matrons went on strike over job protection this morning, leaving some 152,000 students, many disabled, trying to find other ways to get to school. Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott said the strike started at 6 a.m. Wednesday. About 200 bus drivers and bus matrons were assembled… Continue reading New York School Bus Drivers Begin Strike Today