Posts tagged Strike
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Breakfast links: DC can learn lessons from other cities with fare-free buses
As DC prepares for fare-free buses, lessons are being learned in other cities with free transit. Amazon pledges to invest millions for affordable housing in North Bethesda. First Gen Z Congressman struggles to find housing in DC. Keep reading…
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A Northern Virginia bus driver strike lands at WMATA’s front door
A Northern Virginia bus operator union and supporters gathered in front of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) headquarters Wednesday, chanting slogans like “we move this city,” as part of an ongoing strike for better wages and safer buses. Keep reading…
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Metro Reasons: WMATA’s union has authorized its leaders to call a strike
Metro’s largest employee union voted Sunday evening to allow its leadership to call a strike, setting up a potential showdown with the transit agency. While it’s unclear if or when one would take place, the action highlights the collapse in relations between the union and Metro’s top management. Keep reading…