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Sun Tran Drivers Win Safety Contract | Tucson News
Tucson’s Sun Tran bus drivers have won a major victory after ratifying a new contract that ends months of tense negotiations and avert a potential strike. The deal, brokered with the Teamsters union, delivers critical safety upgrades including protective barriers for drivers (to be installed fleet-wide by 2028), the “right to act” during emergencies, and stronger penalties for threats and violence. Sun Tran commits to boosting security, upgrading communication systems, and expanding safety training. These wins come amid growing public concern over transit safety — fueled by incidents ranging…
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