It's rather ironic indeed that the one thing that unions fought so hard for, the 40 hour work week, seems to be history for those that are actually working in union jobs.
TriMet is a good example. Almost every single run for full time operators is now more than 8 hours a day. It's not uncommon for drivers to work a 50 hour work week, actually that is the most common work shift.
Some shifts require drivers to be away from home 12 or more hours a day.
Of course some drivers actually like the overtime, money is a very good motivator, but many drivers just want to work 8 hours and go home.
Unfortunately, that is not an option for many TriMet full time drivers.
And they can expect to continue working long hard shifts.
It's cheaper for TriMet to work them to death than hire new employees that require health insurance etc.
(God Bless America)
And they can expect to continue working long hard shifts.
It's cheaper for TriMet to work them to death than hire new employees that require health insurance etc.
(God Bless America)
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12 hour days, fuller loads due to cuts in frequency, tight schedules, puny breaks ...these drivers have it too good, we must take some more skin off their hides!
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