Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181
M.T.A. on school bus strike: no problems yet
Today, school bus drivers initiated their first strike in decades, leaving more than 100,000 schoolchildren without an easy way to get to school. Thus far, however, the M.T.A. is reporting no problems accommodating extra students. More
Bloomberg and Walcott warn of 'chaos' from a school-bus strike they say is illegal
The mayor said the city will make Metrocards available for some students, and reimburse parents for the cost of transporting some children, if the strike by local 1181 of the union representing bus drivers takes place. Also part of the contingency plan will be the cancellation of all field trips that require yellow school buses.
Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott appeared with Bloomberg at City Hall to announce the plans, did not say how much it could cost the city, but said, "Any type of strike will result in the bus companies not getting their money, therefore, the union workers not getting any type of salary." Walcott also said a strike would be "shameful."
