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Public School Bus Strike on Hold: Temporary Relief Amidst Lingering Concerns

Mymoena Davids by Mymoena Davids
September 6, 2023
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NYC Schools Face Threat of Bus Worker Strike; Thousands of Students’ Commutes at Stake
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Parents, educators, and students find themselves in the midst of temporary relief as the much-anticipated school bus worker strike, which had cast a shadow of uncertainty over the city’s preparations for the upcoming school year, is currently on hold. This decision emerged after weeks of intense negotiations between the Amalgamated Transit Union, which represents approximately half of New York City’s public school bus drivers and attendants, and the bus companies that have contractual agreements with the city.

Carolyn Rinaldi, chief of staff at the Amalgamated Transit Union, provided a glimmer of hope by confirming that there would be no disruptions in bus services in the upcoming week. However, she was quick to emphasize the union’s unwavering commitment to securing a fair contract for its members. “For now, routes will be serviced and negotiations are ongoing, but time is running out,” she stated, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

Tomas Fret, the president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181, shared a similar sentiment in a detailed conversation with Gothamist. “I did it for the city of New York, for the parents, for the children of New York,” Fret passionately mentioned, shedding light on the rationale behind the decision to postpone the strike. He further elaborated on the challenges faced during the negotiation process, stating, ”Negotiations are at a standstill but I’m hoping that we can reach an agreement sooner rather than later. We’re far apart right now.” 

While the immediate threat of a strike has been averted, Fret did not dismiss the looming possibility of one in the near future, cautioning, “Make no mistake, there still might be a potential strike in the near future.”

The potential strike had raised significant concerns among the city’s residents, especially given the city’s past challenges with school bus services at the start of the academic year. New York City Public Schools had issued a stark warning that a strike could disrupt the daily routines of around 80,000 students across 4,400 routes. This disruption would particularly impact the city’s youngest learners and approximately 25,000 students with disabilities who rely heavily on these services.

In anticipation of a possible strike, city officials had proactively unveiled an emergency plan. This comprehensive plan included issuing MetroCards to students and covering the costs of ride-hailing services to ensure uninterrupted access to education.

The ongoing negotiations, coupled with the potential for a strike and the influx of asylum-seeking migrant students, underscore the complexities and challenges faced by the city’s education system ahead of the upcoming school year. Classes begin Thursday, September 7th.

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