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Lane Transit District
Worker safety
Assault a bus driver, commit a felony
ATU Local 757 tells Oregon lawmakers assaults on bus drivers are increasing, and asks to tighten a law classifying such assaults as felonies.Â
Collective bargaining
ATU wants an end to forced overtime in Lane Transit District contract
About 225 workers are covered by the contract, including bus operators, mechanics, customer service representatives and more.
Worker safety
Transit: Ridership plummets, but no workers are facing layoff, and cleaners are working overtime
In Eugene and Salem, bus service is now free. In Portland, new machines are disinfecting buses and trains with peroxide mist nightly.
