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Transit workers’ union raises concerns about distribution of $15.3M federal grant for Fairfield FAST

2224359 · February 4, 2025
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Summary

An ATU representative told the council that $15.3 million in federal recruitment and retention grants intended for Fairfield FAST operators has not been distributed equitably and accused a contractor of selecting only some employees to receive funds; she said an unfair labor charge was filed.

During public comment, Crystal McGee Lee, identifying herself as “president business agent” for local transit workers, told the council the $15.3 million in federal FTA grant funding awarded to Fairfield FAST for recruitment and retention is being held and that some operators are not receiving their share.…

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