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TWU Tech Newsletter: No Pedals, No Steering Wheels, More Problems

“While Tesla presses on with paid rides, first responders are left to clean up the literal mess,” TWU International President John Samuelsen said. “The company released a half-baked manual essentially telling police and fire stations to figure it out themselves if a disabled autonomous Tesla is blocking public streets or causing a potential safety issue.”

Contract Victory in Akron

Transport Workers Union Local 1 members today ratified a six-year contract with Akron Metro that includes a 21% compounded wage increase over the life of the agreement, substantial retroactive pay, and a signing bonus. The agreement comes nearly three months after workers authorized leadership to call a strike. A Bus Operator making $66,500 today will make $80,200 by the end of the contract in May 2030.

Transit Workers in Augusta, Georgia Ratify New Three-Year Contract with Major Raises and Improved Benefits

Transport Workers Union of America Local 527 ratified a new three-year contract with MV-Transit in Augusta, Georgia, securing significant raises and quality-of-life improvements.

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