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May 29

COPE Kick-Off Follows Dallas Protest

By Bruce Hamilton

The chanting had barely died down outside Greyhound’s corporate headquarters in Dallas on May 22 when Local 1700 COPE activists from across the Southwest kicked off the 2012 campaign to re-elect Pres. Barack Obama. Get ready for a summer and fall filled with voter registration and mobilization.

Our first task is making sure that everyone we know is registered to vote. @WAR will concentrate on this essential step during June and July, and Local 1700 will hold meetings and organize activities to get the job done.

May 28

Dozens of Greyhound Drivers Protest "Bait and Switch" at Dallas Terminal

About 50 Greyhound drivers and supporters picketed outside the Dallas bus station on Tuesday, May 22, then marched to corporate headquarters to continue protesting a "bait and switch" scam the company is pulling on passengers.

May 28

News Coverage of the May 22 Rally

View the KDAF TV Dallas/Forth Worth's coverage of the May 22 Rally to protest the use of Americanos drivers on Greyhound routes.

May 28

Photos from the Dallas Rally 5/22/2012

View some photos from the Dallas Rally on May 22, 2012.

May 28

Speedometer Check Request Form

Download and fill out this form to request a speedometer check when dealing with a speed charge.  The form must be submitted to the Maintenance Response Desk and in writing to the operator's home supervisoer when the operator returns to their home location.  Click the above link to view and print out the form.

May 16

BRING IT TO DALLAS MAY 22!!!

If you think it’s wrong for Greyhound to sell tickets under false pretenses, join us at the Dallas Bus Station at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22 to tell the company, "It's not really a Greyhound without a real Greyhound driver behind the wheel!"

May 03

Greyhound Running Express Service in Texas With Americanos Drivers

Local 1700 picketers in Texas, Arizona and California warn passengers about "bait and switch" scam.  Union files charges with National Labor Relations Board.

May 06
Sandra Frye with an important message

MADD and ATU Team UP to Deliver Powerful Message on Highway Safety

Public service announcement timed with Mother's Day to appear on English and Spanish TV, Websites, and union bulletin board posters.

May 03

Uniform Vendor Failing to Fill Drivers' Orders

Greyhound officer tells Uniform Committee he is negotiating with a short list of other garment makers, but refuses to consider a union shop proposed by Local 1700.

May 03

Greyhound Blasted for Backtracking on Safety

"As family members who have lost loved ones in motorcoach crashes, we are frankly incredulous that Greyhound would now turn your back on the commitment you gave us."

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