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Transit workers and allies press Rochester to reconsider Transdev contract amid suspension claims
Summary
Multiple speakers during public comment urged the city not to renew or to reconsider its contract with Transdev, alleging suspension of drivers without completed investigations, union-busting tactics and service disruptions; speakers demanded the city act to protect workers and service reliability.
Several residents and labor representatives used the council’s public comment period on Feb. 18 to press the city on labor and transit issues tied to Transdev, the private operator under contract to run Rochester Public Transit.
Adam Busby, speaking for Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1005, said the union has raised concerns about "union-busting tactics" and disciplinary practices by Transdev. "The harsh discipline ... all falls right in line…
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