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Southwest Siders: Pandemic-related CTA delays are making our commutes harder
The attrition at the transit agency reflects the larger trend of U.S. workers growing tired of being undervalued and having insufficient workplace safety.
January 17, 2022
To address the CTA operator shortage, we need to keep transit workers safe
Whether the answer is Transit Ambassadors, or other solutions that don't involve adding more guns to the system, something needs to be done.
December 16, 2021
Wave of violence against CTA workers highlights the need for Transit Ambassadors
Everyone on the CTA deserves to feel and be safe, especially the transit employees who help keep the city moving.
December 3, 2021
Confirmed: Current CTA unreliability is caused by staffing shortages. How do we fix that?
We've accurately diagnosed the cause of current CTA weirdness. Now we need to hold the agency accountable for keeping its promise of "actively recruiting workers to fill existing vacant positions."
November 5, 2021
How COVID-19 impacted has Chicagoland public transportation workers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, at least 1,874 Chicago area transit workers tested positive for the disease, at least 14 had to be hospitalized and at least 14 passed away.
March 2, 2021
CTA bus driver alleges he was disciplined for organizing against transporting police
A rally and march were held to announce “legal charges against the Chicago Transit Authority for breaking workers'... rights to freedom of speech."
June 9, 2020
