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DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER ALERT!!\nFARES GOING UP! -- TRANSIT WORKERS UNDER 
 ATTACK!\n\nRecently bus drivers, mechanics, service and clerical workers in 
 ATU Local 192 resoundingly rejected, 576-257, another takeaway contract 
 from our employer, AC Transit. At the same time we would like to extend our 
 hand to yours, knowing that AC Transit plans to raise fares again and 
 reduce your quality of life. We pledge to fight the fare increase and, with 
 your help, have a fair contract soon.\n*Like most working people, 
 management is trying to make things worse for us: attacks on our pay, 
 benefits, and working conditions. We have not had a wage increase equal to 
 the Cost of Living in 12 years.\n*In 2010, not only were our wages frozen 
 for 3 years, but our take home pay was cut an average of 10% to pay for 
 benefits, reduced overtime pay and holidays. Yet the cost to live in the 
 Bay area rose 7.1%. Our pay is $4-$5 less than other Bay Area Transit 
 Agencies.\n*After inflation and medical costs, the rejected contract 
 resulted in a loss – worse for lower-paid janitors, service employees and 
 new drivers. We fight for future workers, too\n*We want sufficient running 
 time on our routes, to increase on-time performance and perform pre-trip 
 inspections of our buses to insure the public safety.\n*To prevent injuries 
 to our legs, backs, and necks, we need decent Meal and Rest breaks\n*We 
 need cleaner restrooms and adequate time to use them.\n\nHIGHER FARES FOR 
 LESS SERVICE – NO WAY!!!\n\n*AC Transit has also attacked the riders as 
 well. Increased fares over the years, implemented service cuts, less 
 frequency and horrible on-time performance to many routes because of less 
 running time.\n*AC Transit management proposes to raise cash fares another 
 15¢ to $2.25 and, worst of all, raise the 31-day pass for youth, seniors, 
 and the disabled from $20 to $26.50. We oppose these fare increases and 
 support bringing back the unlimited ride transfer, the day pass and a 
 weekly pass.\n\nRALLY! WED AUG 28–4PM --14TH & BROADWAY MARCH TO AC HQ 
 – 1600 FRANKLIN – 5PM\nAdd Your Comments\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/08/26/18742131.php
SUMMARY:Stop AC Transit Fare Hike! Rally and March @ OGP
LOCATION:14th and Broadway
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/08/26/18742131.php
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