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Dolman: School bus drivers strike sacrifices children for questionable contract provision
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So why are the 8,800 school bus drivers of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1811 planning to strike on Wednesday morning?
If you watch the union’s television ads, you might think it’s because New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg would rather pinch pennies than invest in the safety of children by giving the drivers more job security.
“This is about safety and experience,” says Local...
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